Job summary
Medical Photographer, Band 5
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Medical Photography Department at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London. This is a cross-site role working between Chelsea and Westminster Hospital site and West Middlesex Hospital site.
We are a friendly and energetic team which requires from the applicant a commitment and passion towards medical photography. We are keen that all staff members continually learn and expand their knowledge, so you will feel supported in your career and your continuing professional development.
The candidate must have excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills, with a good working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and InDesign and Microsoft Office.
The team compromises of a manager and Medical Photographers. It is an energetic and friendly department which requires from the applicant a commitment and passion towards medical photography, and desire to continually learn. We are looking for a candidate who will work as an individual and also collaboratively as part of the wider team to implement new processes and protocols for the better of patient care and the efficiency of the department.
Main duties of the job
Medical Photographer photographing patients in the hospital's professional photographic studios, on wards, and in operating theatres.
As a Medical Photographer you will be photographing patients either in the studio or within wards and other clinical settings. You will be expected to produce high quality images that can be utilised for patients' medical records, for teaching/education and/or publishing. The role may also include the production of graphic design and video services in support of the Trust's aims and objectives, including patient care, research, education and corporate communications.
About us
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust provide services from two main hospitals, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital, and a number of clinics across London and the South-East.
We have nearly 7,000 members of staff that are PROUD to Care for nearly one million people.
Both hospitals provide full clinical services, including full maternity, emergency and children's, in addition to a range of community-based services across London, such as award-winning sexual health and HIV clinics.
We're one of the best performing Trusts in the country. We're also one of the top trusts to work for - our staff says they're engaged, motivated, and would recommend us as a place to work and receive treatment.
Our Trust has been rated by the Care Quality Commission as 'Good' in all five of the main domains of safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led, giving an us overall rating of 'Good'. We've also been awarded an 'Outstanding' rating for 'use of resources' by an NHS Improvement inspection.
Our facilities are some of the best in the country. We have been investing significant Capital year on year in our estate.
We have recently completed a £30m expansion of our adult and neonatal critical care facilities at Chelsea and Westminster and are planning an ambitious £60m development of an Ambulatory Diagnostics Centre at West Middlesex.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To participate in all aspects of clinical and scientific photography of adults and children in a variety of locations including studio, ward, clinic, operating theatre and mortuary.
- To ensure a high level of photographic quality so that images are medically and legally valuable i.e. confidence with studio lighting, capturing accurate exposures, correct colour balancing, etc.
- To utilise the most appropriate photographic and lighting techniques to best demonstrate the patients condition i.e. flat lighting and cross lighting.
- To utilise image processing software and layout design software such as Adobe Photoshop, InDesign and Bridge, for post-production processes.
- To utilise word processing software such as Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint for production of teaching material and reports.
- Meet the needs of demand led clinical photography work e.g. attending urgent requests such as theatre, paediatrics and non-accidental injuries.
- Ensuring that photographs taken in operating theatres and trauma situations are taken with speed, dexterity and accuracy to ensure that the patients treatment is not delayed or disrupted
- Calibrate, operate and capture using the 3D camera system, and edit patient imagery for Trust network display.
- To photograph medico-legal clients to the specifications of the requesting legal firm e.g. using measurements, specific lighting techniques, etc. Also, ensuring images are captured with accuracy and are a true likeness to the presented condition.
- To participate in video production assignments including pre-planning, production, filming, editing and post-production.
- To competently and creatively handle general photographic assignments e.g. PR photography, still life, portraiture and other forms of general photography.
- Meet the needs of outpatient work including undertaking dental/intraoral photography within Health and Safety requirements e.g. safe insertion of glass mirrors/retractors and use of appropriate sterilisation techniques.
- Co-ordinate with ward staff so that in-patients are prepared and dressings removed in advance of attending the ward.
- Provide a service in sometimes difficult and distressing circumstances, such as trauma, burns, terminally ill patients, sexual or physical abuse, still births, specimens and post-mortemexaminations.
- To participate in Teledermatology clinics, providing an accurate, efficient and timely photographic service for the newly implemented patient pathway cancer referral system.
- To keep abreast of technological development and modern trends in clinical, scientific and technical photography.
- To assist in the implementation of new technologies and techniques as appropriate. For example looking at how certain patient conditions can be photographed/lit in new and innovative ways.
- To be responsible for understanding patient consent and its application within the field of Medical Photography.
- Ensuring that patients understand the nature of the photographic procedure and consequences of image consent.
- Understand and be able to communicate information concerning consent levels, confidentiality, distribution, copyright, security, data protection and Caldicott guidelines. This will include accommodating patients cultural and religious preferences and showing sensitivity, especially when communicating with patients with disability or anxiety.
- Understand and keep up-to-date with guidance in relation to the confidentiality of patients and the images, footage and information held about them on Medical Photography systems and databases.
- Develop good working relationships with clinicians and others to help ensure their current and future needs are met.
- To maintain an up-to-date Continuous Professional Development (CPD) portfolio, as recommended by the Academy for Healthcare Science (AHCS).
- Work outside office hours occasionally (for example evening and weekend events, major incidents requiring photography).
- If necessary work at other sites and buildings within the Trust i.e. West Middlesex University Hospital
All duties must be carried out under supervision or within Trust policy and procedure. You must never undertake any duties that are outside your area of skill or knowledge level. If you are unsure you must seek clarification from a more senior member of staff.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To participate in all aspects of clinical and scientific photography of adults and children in a variety of locations including studio, ward, clinic, operating theatre and mortuary.
- To ensure a high level of photographic quality so that images are medically and legally valuable i.e. confidence with studio lighting, capturing accurate exposures, correct colour balancing, etc.
- To utilise the most appropriate photographic and lighting techniques to best demonstrate the patients condition i.e. flat lighting and cross lighting.
- To utilise image processing software and layout design software such as Adobe Photoshop, InDesign and Bridge, for post-production processes.
- To utilise word processing software such as Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint for production of teaching material and reports.
- Meet the needs of demand led clinical photography work e.g. attending urgent requests such as theatre, paediatrics and non-accidental injuries.
- Ensuring that photographs taken in operating theatres and trauma situations are taken with speed, dexterity and accuracy to ensure that the patients treatment is not delayed or disrupted
- Calibrate, operate and capture using the 3D camera system, and edit patient imagery for Trust network display.
- To photograph medico-legal clients to the specifications of the requesting legal firm e.g. using measurements, specific lighting techniques, etc. Also, ensuring images are captured with accuracy and are a true likeness to the presented condition.
- To participate in video production assignments including pre-planning, production, filming, editing and post-production.
- To competently and creatively handle general photographic assignments e.g. PR photography, still life, portraiture and other forms of general photography.
- Meet the needs of outpatient work including undertaking dental/intraoral photography within Health and Safety requirements e.g. safe insertion of glass mirrors/retractors and use of appropriate sterilisation techniques.
- Co-ordinate with ward staff so that in-patients are prepared and dressings removed in advance of attending the ward.
- Provide a service in sometimes difficult and distressing circumstances, such as trauma, burns, terminally ill patients, sexual or physical abuse, still births, specimens and post-mortemexaminations.
- To participate in Teledermatology clinics, providing an accurate, efficient and timely photographic service for the newly implemented patient pathway cancer referral system.
- To keep abreast of technological development and modern trends in clinical, scientific and technical photography.
- To assist in the implementation of new technologies and techniques as appropriate. For example looking at how certain patient conditions can be photographed/lit in new and innovative ways.
- To be responsible for understanding patient consent and its application within the field of Medical Photography.
- Ensuring that patients understand the nature of the photographic procedure and consequences of image consent.
- Understand and be able to communicate information concerning consent levels, confidentiality, distribution, copyright, security, data protection and Caldicott guidelines. This will include accommodating patients cultural and religious preferences and showing sensitivity, especially when communicating with patients with disability or anxiety.
- Understand and keep up-to-date with guidance in relation to the confidentiality of patients and the images, footage and information held about them on Medical Photography systems and databases.
- Develop good working relationships with clinicians and others to help ensure their current and future needs are met.
- To maintain an up-to-date Continuous Professional Development (CPD) portfolio, as recommended by the Academy for Healthcare Science (AHCS).
- Work outside office hours occasionally (for example evening and weekend events, major incidents requiring photography).
- If necessary work at other sites and buildings within the Trust i.e. West Middlesex University Hospital
All duties must be carried out under supervision or within Trust policy and procedure. You must never undertake any duties that are outside your area of skill or knowledge level. If you are unsure you must seek clarification from a more senior member of staff.
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Photography or Equivalent
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- A good understanding of all aspects of medical illustration.
- Experience in using Adobe Photoshop and InDesign
- Experience of working in photography within a hospital/clinical environment.
- Experience of interacting with patients and their family/carers in an acute setting.
- Experience in using a professional photographic studio.
Desirable
- Experience in using dermoscopic cameras
Skills and knowledg
Essential
- Good communication skills.
- Understanding of anatomy to a level fitting to the role
- Be competent in communicating to staff and patients in person and via digital means i.e. emails.
- Understanding of different studio lighting setups and how these can best be utilised to present a patients' condition
Desirable
- Understanding of legislation pertaining to consent, copyright, data protection, NHS identity in relation to the role
Personal qualitie
Essential
- Have the confidence and imagination to act with initiative in supporting the department's objectives.
- A sympathetic and professional attitude when dealing directly with patients and family/carers who may feel especially vulnerable
- Research and innovation focused, with a desire to learn and grow in the role.
- Proactive to take on new responsibilities and have the confidence to work on a project alone and as part of a team
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Photography or Equivalent
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- A good understanding of all aspects of medical illustration.
- Experience in using Adobe Photoshop and InDesign
- Experience of working in photography within a hospital/clinical environment.
- Experience of interacting with patients and their family/carers in an acute setting.
- Experience in using a professional photographic studio.
Desirable
- Experience in using dermoscopic cameras
Skills and knowledg
Essential
- Good communication skills.
- Understanding of anatomy to a level fitting to the role
- Be competent in communicating to staff and patients in person and via digital means i.e. emails.
- Understanding of different studio lighting setups and how these can best be utilised to present a patients' condition
Desirable
- Understanding of legislation pertaining to consent, copyright, data protection, NHS identity in relation to the role
Personal qualitie
Essential
- Have the confidence and imagination to act with initiative in supporting the department's objectives.
- A sympathetic and professional attitude when dealing directly with patients and family/carers who may feel especially vulnerable
- Research and innovation focused, with a desire to learn and grow in the role.
- Proactive to take on new responsibilities and have the confidence to work on a project alone and as part of a team
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
369 Fulham Road
London
SW10 9NH
Employer's website
https://www.chelwest.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)