Job summary
Job overview
The Royal Free London Foundation Trust are looking to appoint a part time (0.7/3.5 days per week) Senior Medical Photographer to work primarily in the Dermatology departments at Barnet and Chase Farm but to also be able to provide support at Edgware, Finchley Memorial and The Royal Free Hospital sites.
The successful candidate will provide and maintain a high technical and professional standard of work in the clinical photography service Trust wide.
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Main duties of the job
Job Summary
Manage the dermatology photographic services at Barnet and Chase Farm Hospitals on a daily basis to meet the demands of the service working with the photography services manager to ensure continuity of service.Use specialist clinical photography techniques and skills including, dermatoscopy and UV to aid diagnosis and for care records.Provide general clinical photography services as and when required e.g., medico-legal, education, research and publication.
Provide supervision of photographic and administration staff on a daily basis, including, quality control, performance review and personal related issues.
Provide photographic training to appropriate Trust staff and bank medical photographers where necessary.
Provide advice and guidance to Trust staff when required on interpreting legislation and policy guidelines with regard to consent, confidentiality and photography.Management of clinical image database systems including backup systems to meet audit requirements.
Be responsible for the application of correct Health and Safety protocols and ensure all staff adhere to policies.
The post holder will have line and task management responsibilities including training for the medical photographers in liaison with the Photography Service Manager.
To assist in the development of the clinical photographic service internally and with external commissioning providers.
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top.
For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- People Management - accredited course or proven experience.
- Minimum 5 years post qualification clinical experience as a medical photographer.
- Evidence of continued professional development.
Desirable
- Supervisory experience
- Co-ordination / Organisation of Service.
- Research / Project Management.
- Experience as a tutor, mentor or coach in the training of medical photographers
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrate ability to meet Trust Values
Education
Essential
- BSc Medical Illustration / Degree in photography plus Post Graduate Certificate.
- Registered Clinical Photographer - AHCS
Desirable
- Membership of Institute of Medical Illustrators (IMI)
Skills & Attitudes
Desirable
- Ability to demonstrate a wide knowledge and understanding of clinical and general photographic techniques and procedures e.g.2D, 3D and videography skills.
- Extensive communication skills.
- Excellent understanding of use of 2D and 3D Digital imaging equipment.
- High level of computer literacy including working knowledge and experience using Microsoft Office, desk top publishing (DTP), photo manipulation and graphics software on a MAC or PC e.g.: Adobe Creative Suite Adobe Bridge / Photoshop Adobe Premiere Microsoft Office
- Sound knowledge of clinical conditions, anatomy and physiology.
- Proven ability in producing standardised and demonstrative clinical photographs.
- Knowledge of photographic equipment.
- In depth knowledge of photographic manipulation and image management software.
- Knowledge of colour management
- Knowledge of policies and procedures related to the acquisition and storage of clinical images.
- Knowledge of equality and diversity issues and how this affects patients, visitors and staff.
- Able to discuss clinical photographic requirements with clinicians.
- Professional and sympathetic attitude to patients with ability to photograph male and female patients in a state of undress, sometimes in distressing situations.
- Knowledge and use of design and illustration software e.g.: Adobe Illustrator Adobe InDesign Web Management Software
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Be a positive role model with the ability to demonstrate a credible and professional approach
- Ability to demonstrate initiative and solve problems
- Ability to work as a team and form professional relationships with colleagues
- Enthusiastic and assertive
- Adaptable to change
- Diplomatic and calm
- To be flexible and approachable
- Flexibility in shift and working patterns to meet the needs of the service
- Ability to organise self and service workload
- Ability to use initiative
- Innovative / creative
- Good Communication
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- People Management - accredited course or proven experience.
- Minimum 5 years post qualification clinical experience as a medical photographer.
- Evidence of continued professional development.
Desirable
- Supervisory experience
- Co-ordination / Organisation of Service.
- Research / Project Management.
- Experience as a tutor, mentor or coach in the training of medical photographers
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrate ability to meet Trust Values
Education
Essential
- BSc Medical Illustration / Degree in photography plus Post Graduate Certificate.
- Registered Clinical Photographer - AHCS
Desirable
- Membership of Institute of Medical Illustrators (IMI)
Skills & Attitudes
Desirable
- Ability to demonstrate a wide knowledge and understanding of clinical and general photographic techniques and procedures e.g.2D, 3D and videography skills.
- Extensive communication skills.
- Excellent understanding of use of 2D and 3D Digital imaging equipment.
- High level of computer literacy including working knowledge and experience using Microsoft Office, desk top publishing (DTP), photo manipulation and graphics software on a MAC or PC e.g.: Adobe Creative Suite Adobe Bridge / Photoshop Adobe Premiere Microsoft Office
- Sound knowledge of clinical conditions, anatomy and physiology.
- Proven ability in producing standardised and demonstrative clinical photographs.
- Knowledge of photographic equipment.
- In depth knowledge of photographic manipulation and image management software.
- Knowledge of colour management
- Knowledge of policies and procedures related to the acquisition and storage of clinical images.
- Knowledge of equality and diversity issues and how this affects patients, visitors and staff.
- Able to discuss clinical photographic requirements with clinicians.
- Professional and sympathetic attitude to patients with ability to photograph male and female patients in a state of undress, sometimes in distressing situations.
- Knowledge and use of design and illustration software e.g.: Adobe Illustrator Adobe InDesign Web Management Software
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Be a positive role model with the ability to demonstrate a credible and professional approach
- Ability to demonstrate initiative and solve problems
- Ability to work as a team and form professional relationships with colleagues
- Enthusiastic and assertive
- Adaptable to change
- Diplomatic and calm
- To be flexible and approachable
- Flexibility in shift and working patterns to meet the needs of the service
- Ability to organise self and service workload
- Ability to use initiative
- Innovative / creative
- Good Communication
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).
