Expression of Interest: Medical Photographer

Job summary

Our Dermatology Service

We are seeking expressions of interest from Medical Photographers in the Staffordshire area to join our newly launched service.

The Contractor role of Medical Photographer will be responsible for the recording, provision and reviewing of high-quality clinical images of patients skin conditions using specialised photography techniques and equipment. You should have extensive knowledge of dermoscopy and the use of polarised and non-polarised light to visualise features of the skin that are not visible to the naked eye.

Medical Photographers enable our Dermatologists to provide quicker advice on diagnosis and management than waiting to be seen face to face. You will work closely with our Dermatologists to ensure precise documentation of patient cases and treatment outcomes.

This role is on a Contractor arrangement either on an individual self-employed basis or working via your own personal services company, enabling you to work privately to supplement NHS and/or private income and at the same time, be part of a team working to support transformation in the NHS.

The role offers the opportunity to work one day a week at a GP surgery in Staffordshire (currently in Uttoxeter, with additional locations to be added as the service expands), alongside flexible remote work options.

Main duties of the job

Key responsibilities:

• Photography: Capture high-resolution images of skin conditions, lesions, and treatments using specialised equipment and techniques.
• Image Processing: Edit and enhance images for clarity and detail, ensuring they meet medical standards and requirements.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate records of all photographic documentation and organise files for easy access.
• Collaboration: Work closely with dermatologists, nurses, and other medical professionals to understand specific imaging needs and protocols.
• Patient Interaction: Communicate with patients to explain the photographic process and ensure their comfort during imaging.
• Research Support: Assist in research projects by providing photographic documentation for studies, presentations, and publications.
• Equipment Maintenance: Ensure that all photography equipment is properly maintained, calibrated, and updated as necessary.
• Audits: Conduct regular quality check to ensure the accuracy and consistency of images.

About us

About Medefer

We work alongside the NHS to transform the way that healthcare is delivered, by enabling healthcare systems to provide patients with the best healthcare experience timely, efficient & effective. Our vision is to completely reframe the way that healthcare is delivered, giving patients the right to choose who will provide their care at the point of a GP referral to a specialist.

There really isnt a much better purpose, we can and do make a difference for people every single day. People who are sick, worried, or in pain desperately want to have a doctor review their symptoms and get them on the path to health again, or even just put their mind at rest. Medefer makes that happen.WE make that happen.Were unique in what we do, were included in the NHS Increasing Capacity Framework, and were CQC regulated.

We are a ground-breaking healthcare company founded by Consultants and GPs working in the NHS. Our culture is driven by a deeply held commitment to the NHS and delivering transformational change to the patient experience. We are a passionate, dedicated, and patient-focussed team striving to make healthcare fit for the 21st century. Our technology facilitates a unique approach in delivering a national service to patients, with world class leading safety, from referral, to treatment, to discharge.