Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the busy dynamic photographic division of the Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals Trust. The Medical Photography Department which is based in the Royal Victoria Infirmary provides a wide range of photographic services for the Trust / Outreach Clinics / Newcastle Hospitals at Cramlington, including evening and weekend working.
To work effectively in a team of 23 with supervision and training to provide an efficient, reliable and high quality imaging service.
We are seeking a friendly, enthusiastic, conscientious and motivated individual who is able to demonstrate the ability to work independently as well as within a multi-disciplinary team.
You must have excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills. Comprehension of photographic principles and application of theoretical and practical knowledge/skills alongside a clear working knowledge of Photoshop.
You will be based primarily within Clinical Photography, to provide support for the Cleft, Lip and Palate Team and additional support for Clinical/Ophthalmic photography to meet the needs of the service.
You must have a BSc in Medical Illustration or equivalent is essential.
We would like to see a varied portfolio of photography work with evidence using Adobe Photoshop.
Trainee Photographer will be Annex 21 (75% of top of Band 5 for 1 year until qualified)
Main duties of the job
- Interview date:20 & 21 August 2025
- 37 hours 30 minutes/week
- You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy.
NO AGENCIES PLEASE
o To support in providing a professional cost effective, efficient clinical and nonclinical photographic service using digital technologies to service the Trusts three sites including outreach.
o To ensure a high technical standard to aid in clinical assessment, patient records, teaching, research and publication purposes.
o To perform administrative and clerical tasks as necessary for the efficiency of the service.
o Accountable to department head.
About us
Our staff oversee over 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites:
o Freeman Hospital
o Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)
o Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)
o Newcastle Dental Hospital
o Newcastle Fertility Centre
o Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria
o Northern Genetics Service
o Cramlington Manor Walks
These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.
We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.
For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide a service for the Photography department covering imaging clinics across the trust. This includes studio Photography, Dermoscopic imaging, Ophthalmic imaging scans using specialised equipment including OCT/FFA/ICG/ Slit lamp/Colour Fundus, Undertake 3D imaging, Cleft lip, and palate/plastics services/Non accidental injuries/Video work.
- To support in providing a professional cost effective, efficient clinical and nonclinical photographic service using digital technologies to service the Trusts three sites including outreach.
- To ensure a high technical standard to aid in clinical assessment, patient records, teaching, research, and publication purposes.
- To perform administrative and clerical tasks as necessary for the efficiency of the service.
- Accountable to department head
Part of a team of professionals, whom provide a full range of clinical and non-clinical services to consultants and patients.
Contributes to the provision of a high quality comprehensive photographic service, without direct supervision.
Maintain an up to date Continuous Professional Development (CPD) portfolio to satisfy the requirement of the Health Professions Council and Institute of Medical Illustrators. This is a mandatory requirement to maintain continued State Registration.
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate.The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide a service for the Photography department covering imaging clinics across the trust. This includes studio Photography, Dermoscopic imaging, Ophthalmic imaging scans using specialised equipment including OCT/FFA/ICG/ Slit lamp/Colour Fundus, Undertake 3D imaging, Cleft lip, and palate/plastics services/Non accidental injuries/Video work.
- To support in providing a professional cost effective, efficient clinical and nonclinical photographic service using digital technologies to service the Trusts three sites including outreach.
- To ensure a high technical standard to aid in clinical assessment, patient records, teaching, research, and publication purposes.
- To perform administrative and clerical tasks as necessary for the efficiency of the service.
- Accountable to department head
Part of a team of professionals, whom provide a full range of clinical and non-clinical services to consultants and patients.
Contributes to the provision of a high quality comprehensive photographic service, without direct supervision.
Maintain an up to date Continuous Professional Development (CPD) portfolio to satisfy the requirement of the Health Professions Council and Institute of Medical Illustrators. This is a mandatory requirement to maintain continued State Registration.
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate.The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- BSc in Medical Illustration / or equivalent experience.
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Has a high level of understanding in matters surrounding confidentiality, consent, and data protection in Medical Photography.
- Competence with all SLR camera formats.
- Fully up to date with information technology and multimedia.
- Experience in a wide range of computer skills and software programs.
Desirable
- Some knowledge or experience of Medical Photography Practice.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrate the ability to work in a team.
- Good communication skills.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- BSc in Medical Illustration / or equivalent experience.
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Has a high level of understanding in matters surrounding confidentiality, consent, and data protection in Medical Photography.
- Competence with all SLR camera formats.
- Fully up to date with information technology and multimedia.
- Experience in a wide range of computer skills and software programs.
Desirable
- Some knowledge or experience of Medical Photography Practice.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrate the ability to work in a team.
- Good communication skills.
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).
