Job summary
A unique opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated medical Photographer with management and IT experience, who is looking to expand and develop their skills to the next level.
We are looking for a dynamic and organized individual, with excellent communication skills, proven leadership and the ability to motivate staff, to join our team at the Western Eye Hospital. The job is varied, demanding and requires stamina, drive and determination.
The Western Eye Hospital forms part of the Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, an Academic Health Sciences Centre which is one of the capital's most attractive and vibrant Healthcare providers. The Western Eye provides a comprehensive range of specialist ophthalmic facilities across sites and community/hubs services and is equipped with the most advanced diagnostic and technical equipment currently available.
The Western Eye Hospital is developing robust quality and governance practices. The successful candidate will oversee the imaging team and ICT services. Please refer to JD and job aims specification of the role.
The role will include developing the staff within ophthalmic services and IT services
Main duties of the job
- Supports Lead Photographer in order to lead the team of clinical photographers and imaging team
- Illustration staff, influencing skills with the ability to enthuse, motivate and involve individuals and teams, and have them understand the Trust's and your performance expectations.
- Supports digital transformation in Ophthalmology
- Work with a commitment to improve patient services through an ability to sustain a clear performance focus on achieving demanding goals.
- Assess and advise on ophthalmic practice related to Imaging IT Systems to ensure high quality diagnostic images are available for the treatment and management of patients.
- Participate in the identification and evaluation of new diagnostic modalities or Imaging IT equipment or as part of the selection and procurement process.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Education and Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Masters in Medical illustration qualification with Ophthalmic Photographer experience of at least 5 years' experience
- Academy for HealthCare Science registration
- Diploma/degree or IT-related field, or demonstrably work to an equivalent level
- Portfolio demonstrating ongoing CPD
Desirable
- Project Management Qualification
- Has experience using Cerner/medisoft/medisight
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Well-developed analytical skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to teach and mentor students, more junior staff and new members of staff.
- Ability to manipulate statistical data using Microsoft Excel
- Understanding of data protection act and issues relating to clinical data
- Change management experience and skills
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience in a line management role within medical illustration eg. Section team leader/senior photographer
- Extensive experience post qualification as a clinical photographer.(At least 5 years)
- Wide range of clinical photography and non-clinical photography skills and knowledge.
- Experience of systems, maintenance and support within a clinical environment.
- Other imaging IT systems
Person Specification
Education and Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Masters in Medical illustration qualification with Ophthalmic Photographer experience of at least 5 years' experience
- Academy for HealthCare Science registration
- Diploma/degree or IT-related field, or demonstrably work to an equivalent level
- Portfolio demonstrating ongoing CPD
Desirable
- Project Management Qualification
- Has experience using Cerner/medisoft/medisight
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Well-developed analytical skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to teach and mentor students, more junior staff and new members of staff.
- Ability to manipulate statistical data using Microsoft Excel
- Understanding of data protection act and issues relating to clinical data
- Change management experience and skills
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience in a line management role within medical illustration eg. Section team leader/senior photographer
- Extensive experience post qualification as a clinical photographer.(At least 5 years)
- Wide range of clinical photography and non-clinical photography skills and knowledge.
- Experience of systems, maintenance and support within a clinical environment.
- Other imaging IT systems
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).
