Job summary
We are looking for a talented, highly motivated, qualified Medical Photographer to join our expanding team, based at The Royal Albert Edward Infirmary and working across all Trust sites.
The successful applicant will have proven experience in all aspects of medical photography and be able to pay close and accurate attention to detail and be able to demonstrate a wide range of clinical and non-clinical work.
As a Band 5 Medical Photographer you will be expected to hold a degree in Medical Illustration/photography or equivalent and be AHCS registered.
For those candidates who do not meet these criteria, we will consider applicants with a degree in photography or equivalent for a training position whilst you undertake a graduate/postgraduate certificate in clinical photography. You will be required to become AHCS registered on completion. If you commence as a trainee you will be paid on Annex 21 (this will be explained at interview) until you have completed your training.
We offer a supportive work environment with opportunities for professional development and opportunities to contribute to meaningful projects that improve patient care.
If you are invited for an interview you will required to present a portfolio of photography particularly in Medical or Scientific from the last 5 years. Maximum of 10 pieces.
Main duties of the job
The Medical Illustration Service provides a clinical and non-clinical photographic/videographic service as well as a graphic service to the entire trust across all sites.
The post holder will be responsible for providing a good quality clinical photography and videography for diagnosis, case records, education, research and publication, in all hospital areas i.e. wards, studio, operating theatres and outpatient clinics.
Responsible for providing a good quality general photographic support service for patient information, research, publication, and education.
To be involved with the graphics service and income generation projects within the department when required.
To guide junior/administration staff as directed by the senior clinical photographers, in their absence.
Help to improve current protocols and developing/implementing new services. An ability to adapt to new circumstances will be essential.
About us
Choose Well - Choose WWL
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals, NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that 'happy staff, makes for happy patients'. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement, and living our values 'the WWL Way'.
WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.
On-Call
Please note that senior positions (AFC band 8A or above) may be expected to participate in an on-call rota, if the role is predominantly operational
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities
Clinical
1. To undertake accurate clinical photography/video of patients requested by healthcare professionals for medical records, teaching, publication, medico-legal and research, ensuring ethical practices are followed across multiple specialities including, but not limited to, dermatology, plastic surgery, tissue viability, orthopaedics, urology, paediatrics, major trauma.2. Demonstrate professional patient management skills using tact and diplomacy to fully inform the patient on the photography process ensuring relevant, informed consent is gained and understood. In particular when it is of a highly sensitive nature (genitalia/trauma/NAI/end of life/bereavement) or if the procedure is extremely difficult to understand.3. Have knowledge of medical conditions, terminology and anatomy to determine the most appropriate technique to record a condition.4. Responsible for ensuring patients receive relevant information to be able to give informed consent, and that the patient is Gillick competent, where appropriate, by ensuring: A record of any issues/discrepancies are in writing for future reference, this includes patients/relatives who are emotionally volatile, or their first language is not English.5. Be responsible for ensuring quality of all photography produced within the studio, ward, theatre and outpatient setting is of a highly professional nature. That the condition has been accurately interpreted and the correct lighting technique has been used to ensure it is clinically and legally valuable, measuring against recognised national/local standards.6. Being mindful of cultural and religious views and beliefs, to ensure all patients and customers specific photographic needs are fulfilled, and that clinical priority are met.7. To ensure recording of images in the operating theatre, trauma units and wards, are undertaken with speed, dexterity and accuracy to ensure that the patients treatment is not delayed or disrupted.8. To undertake intraoral photography within Health and Safety requirements.9. To produce high quality images and video using advanced technical skills in computerised image manipulation, ensuring it is reproduced accurately and with no alteration of contrast, colour or tone. Being mindful of the consequences for the patients treatment, implications for misdiagnosis and potential areas for litigation.10. Responsible for deciding the most appropriate photographic technique to best demonstrate the patients condition from the options available this might include cross lighting, or use of a control subject.11. All clinical images have the potential to be used in a court of law. However non-accidental images require legal reports to accompany them and there may also be a requirement to attend court as an expert witness.12. To maintain administrative and relevant image database systems within the department to meet all audit recommendations. Controlling access to the information in line with the Data Protection Act and Caldicott Guidelines.13. Undertake trial photography in a number of formal Research & Development programmes on an ad hoc basis. Maintaining consistency and comparability of images and associated data.14. Undertake end of life photography for families and patients. Work with the relevant departments to supply images to the family.15. Requirements to adopt awkward working positions and carry heavy photography equipment across all sites.16. Possible exposure to bodily fluids.
Policy
17. To provide basic advice and guidance to Trust staff when required on interpreting legislation and policy guidelines with regard to consent, confidentiality and photography.18. To contribute to changes in work practices, policies and procedures, and to assist in their local implementation.
Professional
19. To work within the IMI Professional Code of Conduct and abide by relevant legislation and NHS working practices.20. Maintenance of their personal development plan and CPD record, to include appropriate technical and professional developments.21. Maintain professional registration.22. Act as a role model, presenting a positive image of self, team and the organisation.23. Assist in developing new services, improving current services, and maintaining standards.
Although this is a list of the key responsibilities of the post it is expected that the post holder and manager will develop and define the detail of the work to be undertaken. Any changes to the key responsibilities will be the subject of consultation with the post holder.
Planning and Organisational Duties
1. Manage their own workload on a daily basis to meet the demands of the service, deputising for the senior clinical photographer Band 6 when required.2. Assisting in making effective contributions to income generation targets, being aware of photographic expenditure and participating in cost improvement schemes. E.g. consumable usage, highlighting new service potential.3. Working closely with the senior photographer in the supervision of trainees and maintenance of service including quality control and performance review.4. To assist in the co-ordination and organisation of complex photographic or video productions, involving the scheduling of staff, patients and accommodation to meet the deadline required.5. To be responsible for the safe use, maintenance and storage of valuable digital equipment. 6. To maintain appropriate levels of stock to meet the photographic requirements of each individual site7. To adopt administration roles when needed.
Communications and Key Working Relationships
1. Promoting the Trusts photographic policy on consent and confidentiality and advising Trust staff on its use.
2. Advising clinicians/staff on cameras to use for out of hours photography.
3. Training staff on the use of out of hours cameras.
Responsibility for Finance
1. Responsible for Petty cash up to £20.2. Recording information for invoices correctly.3. Recording overtime accurately and updating manager.
Responsibility for Human ResourcesN/A
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities
Clinical
1. To undertake accurate clinical photography/video of patients requested by healthcare professionals for medical records, teaching, publication, medico-legal and research, ensuring ethical practices are followed across multiple specialities including, but not limited to, dermatology, plastic surgery, tissue viability, orthopaedics, urology, paediatrics, major trauma.2. Demonstrate professional patient management skills using tact and diplomacy to fully inform the patient on the photography process ensuring relevant, informed consent is gained and understood. In particular when it is of a highly sensitive nature (genitalia/trauma/NAI/end of life/bereavement) or if the procedure is extremely difficult to understand.3. Have knowledge of medical conditions, terminology and anatomy to determine the most appropriate technique to record a condition.4. Responsible for ensuring patients receive relevant information to be able to give informed consent, and that the patient is Gillick competent, where appropriate, by ensuring: A record of any issues/discrepancies are in writing for future reference, this includes patients/relatives who are emotionally volatile, or their first language is not English.5. Be responsible for ensuring quality of all photography produced within the studio, ward, theatre and outpatient setting is of a highly professional nature. That the condition has been accurately interpreted and the correct lighting technique has been used to ensure it is clinically and legally valuable, measuring against recognised national/local standards.6. Being mindful of cultural and religious views and beliefs, to ensure all patients and customers specific photographic needs are fulfilled, and that clinical priority are met.7. To ensure recording of images in the operating theatre, trauma units and wards, are undertaken with speed, dexterity and accuracy to ensure that the patients treatment is not delayed or disrupted.8. To undertake intraoral photography within Health and Safety requirements.9. To produce high quality images and video using advanced technical skills in computerised image manipulation, ensuring it is reproduced accurately and with no alteration of contrast, colour or tone. Being mindful of the consequences for the patients treatment, implications for misdiagnosis and potential areas for litigation.10. Responsible for deciding the most appropriate photographic technique to best demonstrate the patients condition from the options available this might include cross lighting, or use of a control subject.11. All clinical images have the potential to be used in a court of law. However non-accidental images require legal reports to accompany them and there may also be a requirement to attend court as an expert witness.12. To maintain administrative and relevant image database systems within the department to meet all audit recommendations. Controlling access to the information in line with the Data Protection Act and Caldicott Guidelines.13. Undertake trial photography in a number of formal Research & Development programmes on an ad hoc basis. Maintaining consistency and comparability of images and associated data.14. Undertake end of life photography for families and patients. Work with the relevant departments to supply images to the family.15. Requirements to adopt awkward working positions and carry heavy photography equipment across all sites.16. Possible exposure to bodily fluids.
Policy
17. To provide basic advice and guidance to Trust staff when required on interpreting legislation and policy guidelines with regard to consent, confidentiality and photography.18. To contribute to changes in work practices, policies and procedures, and to assist in their local implementation.
Professional
19. To work within the IMI Professional Code of Conduct and abide by relevant legislation and NHS working practices.20. Maintenance of their personal development plan and CPD record, to include appropriate technical and professional developments.21. Maintain professional registration.22. Act as a role model, presenting a positive image of self, team and the organisation.23. Assist in developing new services, improving current services, and maintaining standards.
Although this is a list of the key responsibilities of the post it is expected that the post holder and manager will develop and define the detail of the work to be undertaken. Any changes to the key responsibilities will be the subject of consultation with the post holder.
Planning and Organisational Duties
1. Manage their own workload on a daily basis to meet the demands of the service, deputising for the senior clinical photographer Band 6 when required.2. Assisting in making effective contributions to income generation targets, being aware of photographic expenditure and participating in cost improvement schemes. E.g. consumable usage, highlighting new service potential.3. Working closely with the senior photographer in the supervision of trainees and maintenance of service including quality control and performance review.4. To assist in the co-ordination and organisation of complex photographic or video productions, involving the scheduling of staff, patients and accommodation to meet the deadline required.5. To be responsible for the safe use, maintenance and storage of valuable digital equipment. 6. To maintain appropriate levels of stock to meet the photographic requirements of each individual site7. To adopt administration roles when needed.
Communications and Key Working Relationships
1. Promoting the Trusts photographic policy on consent and confidentiality and advising Trust staff on its use.
2. Advising clinicians/staff on cameras to use for out of hours photography.
3. Training staff on the use of out of hours cameras.
Responsibility for Finance
1. Responsible for Petty cash up to £20.2. Recording information for invoices correctly.3. Recording overtime accurately and updating manager.
Responsibility for Human ResourcesN/A
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Medical Photography / Photography and Videography or Media degree and clinical photographic experience.
- GCE/CSE/GCSE grade C level or above or equivalent in English/Maths and Science
- AHCS Accredited Registration
Desirable
- Post experience cert in Medical Illustration or equivalent experience
- Professional Body Membership
- ECDL or equivalent IT experience.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a clinical photographic field
- Experience of using Microsoft Office Applications
- Experience with Adobe Creative Suite
- Videography/Editing experience
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
- Demonstrate experience of digital clinical photography and videography
Desirable
- Experience of working in a medical photography NHS setting.
- Experience of Healthcare systems e.g. PACS/CRIS/HIS
- Terminology/conditions.
- Experience of working in NHS environment.
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate experience of digital clinical photography and videography
- Ability to follow national and local protocols to maintain clinical photography standards
- Effective team worker.
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work unsupervised.
- Ability to facilitate cross site working
- Compassionate/empathetic
- Ability to carry heavy camera equipment (up to 8 kilos) for prolonged periods.
- High level of Computer Literacy.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of clinical photographic techniques & protocols
- Knowledge of basic medical conditions, terminology and anatomy
- Knowledge of consent and confidentiality issues, data protection, Caldicott Principles
Desirable
- Adobe Premier, Adobe Software
- ECDL
Additional
Essential
- Evidence of Videography experience.
- Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role, i.e. with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary, and without hesitation
Desirable
- Provide evidence of finished video projects
- Member of IMI and AHCS
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Medical Photography / Photography and Videography or Media degree and clinical photographic experience.
- GCE/CSE/GCSE grade C level or above or equivalent in English/Maths and Science
- AHCS Accredited Registration
Desirable
- Post experience cert in Medical Illustration or equivalent experience
- Professional Body Membership
- ECDL or equivalent IT experience.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a clinical photographic field
- Experience of using Microsoft Office Applications
- Experience with Adobe Creative Suite
- Videography/Editing experience
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
- Demonstrate experience of digital clinical photography and videography
Desirable
- Experience of working in a medical photography NHS setting.
- Experience of Healthcare systems e.g. PACS/CRIS/HIS
- Terminology/conditions.
- Experience of working in NHS environment.
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate experience of digital clinical photography and videography
- Ability to follow national and local protocols to maintain clinical photography standards
- Effective team worker.
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work unsupervised.
- Ability to facilitate cross site working
- Compassionate/empathetic
- Ability to carry heavy camera equipment (up to 8 kilos) for prolonged periods.
- High level of Computer Literacy.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of clinical photographic techniques & protocols
- Knowledge of basic medical conditions, terminology and anatomy
- Knowledge of consent and confidentiality issues, data protection, Caldicott Principles
Desirable
- Adobe Premier, Adobe Software
- ECDL
Additional
Essential
- Evidence of Videography experience.
- Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role, i.e. with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary, and without hesitation
Desirable
- Provide evidence of finished video projects
- Member of IMI and AHCS
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).
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.
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).
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
Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Albert Edward Infirmary
Wigan Lane
Wigan
WN1 2NN
Employer's website
http://www.wwl.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
