Job summary
An rare opportunity has arisen for a trainee medical photographer to join the Medical Photography Department at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
The successful candidate will be supported to complete a Post Graduate Certificate in Clinical Photography at Staffordshire University whilst working alongside the medical photography team. This post is 30 hours per week, under Agenda for ChangeBand 5 Annex 21 . The training post is fixed term for 24 months.
The department delivers a comprehensive professional clinical photography and video services across multiple sites and the successful candidate will gain experience across all locations.
Main duties of the job
The role of the successful postholder is to join the photography team to provide both clinical and non-clinical photography services to Sheffield Teaching Hospitals.
Photography and videography will be undertaken on location in wards, clinics, and theatres alongside our photographic studio. We work closely with other health professionals across the Trust to provide a high quality, reliable and professional service.
We work from both written and verbal briefs and it is important to communicate effectively with both clinicians and patients. You need to communicate with patients and relatives in a considerate and appropriate manner, especially as we often photograph distressed patients or in emotive situations.
The job requires a good level of physical fitness, strength, stamina and flexibility. There is a regular requirement for walking, carrying equipment and working in sometimes awkward and confined positions.
You will be a contributing member of the team and as such will be expected to attend and contribute to staff meetings, participate in mandatory training alongside the Post Graduate Qualification requirements, ensure skills are updated regularly through appraisal and further training, comply with Health and Safety standards and Infection Control requirements. You must always maintain confidentiality of patients and the service and observe all department protocols.
About us
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes a firm commitment to professional development of it's staff together with the provision of an excellent health and well-being support service.
This vacancy is advertised on a fixed term contract basis for a period of 24 months due to this being an apprenticeship/training programme. The fixed term contract status of the post holder will be reviewed in accordance with the Trust's legal obligations regarding fixed term contracts.
Please also note any secondment must first be agreed with your current line manager.
Additional Salary details: Trainees will be paid 70% of the top of AfC5 pay scale during the first 12 months and then 75% of the top of AfC5 pay scale for the final 12 months of the training program
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- BSc / BA or equivalent in Photography
Experience
Essential
- Understanding of photographic and digital technology
- A proven working knowledge and ability to provide examples of using the Microsoft office suite.
- Experience of using photographic processing software, eg Adobe Photoshop and Digital Image Asset Management Systems
- Accurate and timely recording of both written and electronic information whilst maintaining confidentiality
- Ability to photograph potentially distressing or unpleasant environments, including trauma, disease or in the presence of the recently bereaved
- Carry, manoeuvre, set-up and operate photographic and video AV equipment
Desirable
- Ability to undertake photographic assignments to required national and local standards
- Clinical Photography experience, lighting and positioning patients in a studio or clinical environment
- Photographic work experience
- Ophthalmic Photography Experience
- Knowledge of anatomy, physiology and medical terminology
- Experience of video filming and production
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively and sympathetically with patients and relatives
- Good communication skills. Ability to liaise with members of the multi-disciplinary team in a courteous and professional manner in sometimes challenging situations
- Ability to work as a member of a professional team
- Ability to work unsupervised and on own initiative
- Travel to and from work at other locations as part of staff rota or when requested
Desirable
- Hold a current full driving licence/car owner
Further Training
Essential
- Prepared to complete a Post Graduate Certificate in Clinical Photography
- Willing to train toward AHCS registration and undertake mandatory CPD
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- BSc / BA or equivalent in Photography
Experience
Essential
- Understanding of photographic and digital technology
- A proven working knowledge and ability to provide examples of using the Microsoft office suite.
- Experience of using photographic processing software, eg Adobe Photoshop and Digital Image Asset Management Systems
- Accurate and timely recording of both written and electronic information whilst maintaining confidentiality
- Ability to photograph potentially distressing or unpleasant environments, including trauma, disease or in the presence of the recently bereaved
- Carry, manoeuvre, set-up and operate photographic and video AV equipment
Desirable
- Ability to undertake photographic assignments to required national and local standards
- Clinical Photography experience, lighting and positioning patients in a studio or clinical environment
- Photographic work experience
- Ophthalmic Photography Experience
- Knowledge of anatomy, physiology and medical terminology
- Experience of video filming and production
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively and sympathetically with patients and relatives
- Good communication skills. Ability to liaise with members of the multi-disciplinary team in a courteous and professional manner in sometimes challenging situations
- Ability to work as a member of a professional team
- Ability to work unsupervised and on own initiative
- Travel to and from work at other locations as part of staff rota or when requested
Desirable
- Hold a current full driving licence/car owner
Further Training
Essential
- Prepared to complete a Post Graduate Certificate in Clinical Photography
- Willing to train toward AHCS registration and undertake mandatory CPD
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
