Senior Clinical Photographer

Job description

Job responsibilities

Operational

Work both independently and as part of a team to provide complex photographic and specialist imaging support to the Cardiff and Vale UHB through:

• Conventional digital photography / video
• Fluorescein and ICG angiography
• Optical coherence tomography (angiography)
• Optos widefield,
• Anterior segment photography
• and new emerging technologies

May be required to undertake routine and advanced clinical photography and video assignments, to support patient care, teaching and research across all sites in Cardiff and Vale UHB.

Make informed decisions about the deployment of staff, sometimes at short notice.

To support teaching and research activities of the Cardiff & Vale UHB.

Monitor completed work of the team to make sure, that high standards are maintained.

Communication

Ensure patients understand why photographs / scans / video are being requested, the process of consent to clinical imaging and how the images may be used.

Advise clients, from all levels, on the most appropriate use of photography / imaging / video techniques and resources.

Supporting and facilitating clients access to and use of ophthalmic images.

Maintain expertise in ophthalmic imaging and be aware of technological advancements that may benefit future services.

With the Head of Photography and the rest of the team, develop and implement protocols for photography / scanning / video and workflow, including research projects.

Assist the Head of Photography in the forward planning, development and promotion of the Service as a whole.

Contribute to the effective day to day running of the department, assist in the development of good working practices and help to support other members of the team.

Administration

Undertake day-to-day management of stock levels.

Maintain accurate work records and contribute to the auditing of these records.

Ensure the cost-effective use of all UHB resources.

Supervision and Training

Oversee the working of qualified and trainee Clinical Photographers, to manage resources and organise priorities in daily and weekly work-flow to meet clients needs.

Supports, trains and develops junior / less experienced staff to ensure they are competent and proficient in the requirements of the ophthalmic imaging service.

Provide on-job training to Trainee Clinical Photographers, liaising closely with the Programme Manager of the Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Photography, Head of Photography and the other Senior Photographers, in developing, monitoring and evaluating the Trainees progress and performance.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Possess a 1st degree in photography or related media subject or equivalent experience. Hold a post-graduate qualification in Clinical Photography / Medical Illustration. A member of the Academy for Healthcare Science (AHCS) voluntary register.

Desirable

• Leadership Management training / qualification.

Experience

Essential

• Recent and extensive post qualification practical experience in clinical photography. Recent practical post qualification experience in a wide range of ophthalmic imaging techniques.

Desirable

• Have experience of supervising and training junior Clinical Photographers. Experience of undertaking imaging for ophthalmic trials.

Skills

Essential

• Illustrate an extensive experience of a wide range of ophthalmic imaging skills. Show a high level of computer literacy, particularly with digital imaging software. Demonstrate highly developed patient management and organisational skills. Demonstrate a sound knowledge of clinical photography practice. Ability to work and communicate effectively with a wide range of multi-disciplinary staff. Able to manage conflicting priorities and meet tight deadlines. Excellent written and oral communication, and influencing skills. Ability to work on own initiative and within a team delegating to the team members and organising service workload appropriately. Good interpersonal skills with the ability to manage own time and act as an effective team player. Evidence of managing multiple demands, meeting appropriate deadlines.

Desirable

• Have skills in teaching and training. Digital video capture, editing and export skills.

Special Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrate an extensive knowledge of ophthalmic imaging including (but not exclusively) fluorescein angiography, ICG, anterior segment, fundal photography and OCT. Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of current and future trends in the NHS, ophthalmic imaging & the clinical photography profession. Knowledge of consent, copyright, Mental Capacity Act and Data Protection in relation to clinical photography and video.

Personal Qualities (Demonstrable)

Essential

• Effective patient and customer focused skills with a professional and approachable manner. Good interpersonal skills with a caring and positive attitude. Flexible approach to work patterns to meet the needs of the patients, clinics and department while meeting deadlines. Open and positive approach to new working practices Demonstrate good communication and leadership qualities. Show effective organisational abilities. Demonstrate ability to work under own initiative and as a member of a team. Encourages and welcomes feedback to continually learn and improve.

Desirable

• Active involvement in a professional body. Active pursuit of personal and professional expertise through Continuing Professional Development.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Address

University Hospital of Wales

Heath Park

Cardiff

CF14 4XW

Employer's website

https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)