Job summary
The
Clinical Photography Department are seeking a qualified Clinical Photographer to
join the busy team at Darlington Memorial Hospital for a fixed period (to cover
maternity leave). The department provides a clinical photography service to all
specialties with a particular emphasis on Ophthalmic Imaging.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will support in providing a
professional, efficient and cost effective photographic service to the Trusts
clinical & allied clinical staff & other agencies. They will be
employed as part of a small team of staff within the Clinical Photography Department
and will occasionally work unsupervised including working across the Trust's
other hospital sites.
Main duties include, ophthalmic photography, clinical
photography in wards, clinics and operating theatres and digital image processing.
The ideal candidate should have excellent communication
skills to be able to work efficiently with the team in a fast-paced
environment, along with good IT skills, self-motivation and discipline.
Candidates should hold an honours degree in photography and a
recognised clinical photography qualification acceptable for registration to
the Academy for Healthcare Science). Ophthalmic photography experience would be
a desirable advantage, however, training in all specific areas of the
department will be provided.
Please note this position requires a Disclosure
Barring Service check (DBS).
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
We are unable to offer sponsorship for roles that do not require a professional registration, to apply you must have Right to Work in the United Kingdom. If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provides a specialist digital clinical photography service
as part of the patient care programme.
Responsible for taking consent where necessary from
patients and explains issues surrounding use of their confidential images.
Responsible for photographing patients in studio and other
locations such as wards, operating theatres or isolation wards etc. for all
medical and surgical specialities.
Assesses the best way of demonstrating a clinical
condition by optimal use of camera and lighting techniques.
Undertakes other specialist techniques as required as part
of standardised serial photography for controlled trials, and other research
and development based activity.
Ensures accuracy of clinical visual material by precise
digital file input and colour management standards.
Undertakes specialist ophthalmic photographic work which
may include colour fundus, OCT, retinal angiography, slit lamp, topography and
autofluorescence photography.
Production of computer graphics for teaching, publication
and exhibition in the form of leaflets, brochures and posters. Using computer
hardware and specialist graphic design, desk-top publishing, digital file
manipulation, web design and multimedia file conversion software systems.
Carries out general digital photography for educational,
promotional or display use including public relations photography, portraiture,
architectural and commercial photography. Includes photography of equipment,
techniques and working practices.
Digital video photography for the recording of patient
conditions and for educational use. Carries out digital video editing and
produces and converts multimedia clips for use in educational presentations on
CD and/or DVD.
Works to standard operating procedures and adheres to
strict policies, both general Trust wide policies and those relating
particularly to clinical photography including consent to clinical photography.
Responsible for maintaining quality working systems.
Participates in and contributes to departmental research
projects.
Consults and advises users of the service to ensure
requests are understood, costed and undertaken to the highest possible
standard.
Maintains and updates digital database of photographic
clinical image files. Responsible for accurate data entry and archiving of all
departmental material to exact standards in order to maintain authenticity of
material which may later be used for legal proceedings. Ensure confidential
material is stored correctly and securely at all times.
Assesses and undertakes own workload of patients/clients
and maintains associated records.
Carries out other miscellaneous duties including
photo-finishing (binding and encapsulation of material for clinical,
educational and display usage), production of staff identity cards, handling of
cash from income-generation schemes and maintaining accurate records of all
cash transactions.
Carry out any other reasonable duties
commensurate with the role and delegated or requested by their manager, as the
needs of the service require.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provides a specialist digital clinical photography service
as part of the patient care programme.
Responsible for taking consent where necessary from
patients and explains issues surrounding use of their confidential images.
Responsible for photographing patients in studio and other
locations such as wards, operating theatres or isolation wards etc. for all
medical and surgical specialities.
Assesses the best way of demonstrating a clinical
condition by optimal use of camera and lighting techniques.
Undertakes other specialist techniques as required as part
of standardised serial photography for controlled trials, and other research
and development based activity.
Ensures accuracy of clinical visual material by precise
digital file input and colour management standards.
Undertakes specialist ophthalmic photographic work which
may include colour fundus, OCT, retinal angiography, slit lamp, topography and
autofluorescence photography.
Production of computer graphics for teaching, publication
and exhibition in the form of leaflets, brochures and posters. Using computer
hardware and specialist graphic design, desk-top publishing, digital file
manipulation, web design and multimedia file conversion software systems.
Carries out general digital photography for educational,
promotional or display use including public relations photography, portraiture,
architectural and commercial photography. Includes photography of equipment,
techniques and working practices.
Digital video photography for the recording of patient
conditions and for educational use. Carries out digital video editing and
produces and converts multimedia clips for use in educational presentations on
CD and/or DVD.
Works to standard operating procedures and adheres to
strict policies, both general Trust wide policies and those relating
particularly to clinical photography including consent to clinical photography.
Responsible for maintaining quality working systems.
Participates in and contributes to departmental research
projects.
Consults and advises users of the service to ensure
requests are understood, costed and undertaken to the highest possible
standard.
Maintains and updates digital database of photographic
clinical image files. Responsible for accurate data entry and archiving of all
departmental material to exact standards in order to maintain authenticity of
material which may later be used for legal proceedings. Ensure confidential
material is stored correctly and securely at all times.
Assesses and undertakes own workload of patients/clients
and maintains associated records.
Carries out other miscellaneous duties including
photo-finishing (binding and encapsulation of material for clinical,
educational and display usage), production of staff identity cards, handling of
cash from income-generation schemes and maintaining accurate records of all
cash transactions.
Carry out any other reasonable duties
commensurate with the role and delegated or requested by their manager, as the
needs of the service require.
Person Specification
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Eligible for entry on the Academy for Healthcare Science (AHCS) accredited register.
Special Requirements
Essential
- Able to travel across Trust sites to meet the requirements of the post
- Able to follow departmental protocols and policies
- Able to work on own or in a team
- Must understand importance of confidentiality
- Able to work under distressing circumstances
Qualifications
Essential
- Good level of general education
- Hons. Degree in Photography
- Suitable professional clinical photography qualification e.g. BSc. in Clinical Photography, Graduate or Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Photography or equivalent.
Desirable
- Any other relevant training / qualifications
Experience
Essential
- Experienced in SLR camera photography
- Extensive experience post-qualification of working as a clinical photographer.
- Experience of ophthalmic imaging.
Desirable
- Experience in working in different hospitals
- Any experience in image editing, video and/or multimedia
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Broad range of photography skills including digital imaging workflow
- Awareness and understanding of the role of a clinical / ophthalmic photographer
- High degree of IT skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Skilled in all areas of clinical photography including ophthalmic imaging
Desirable
- Any specialist skills in digital imaging workflow and image management systems
- Photo manipulation, video, multimedia, graphic design skills
Person Specification
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Eligible for entry on the Academy for Healthcare Science (AHCS) accredited register.
Special Requirements
Essential
- Able to travel across Trust sites to meet the requirements of the post
- Able to follow departmental protocols and policies
- Able to work on own or in a team
- Must understand importance of confidentiality
- Able to work under distressing circumstances
Qualifications
Essential
- Good level of general education
- Hons. Degree in Photography
- Suitable professional clinical photography qualification e.g. BSc. in Clinical Photography, Graduate or Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Photography or equivalent.
Desirable
- Any other relevant training / qualifications
Experience
Essential
- Experienced in SLR camera photography
- Extensive experience post-qualification of working as a clinical photographer.
- Experience of ophthalmic imaging.
Desirable
- Experience in working in different hospitals
- Any experience in image editing, video and/or multimedia
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Broad range of photography skills including digital imaging workflow
- Awareness and understanding of the role of a clinical / ophthalmic photographer
- High degree of IT skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Skilled in all areas of clinical photography including ophthalmic imaging
Desirable
- Any specialist skills in digital imaging workflow and image management systems
- Photo manipulation, video, multimedia, graphic design 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).
Employer details
Employer name
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust
Hollyhurst Road
Darlington
County Durham
DL3 6HX
Employer's website
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
