Job summary
To be responsible to the Head of Clinical Engineering for the effective delivery of photography (clinical and non-clinical) to BCUHB, whilst ensuring the maintenance of specialist photographic services, to the highest standards.
To maintain expertise as a specialist clinical photographer across a range of disciplines.
To undertake all aspects of clinical photography for diagnosis, record teaching, research and medico-legal purposes.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
Work with the Head of Clinical Engineering and in the strategic planning and future development of the service, participate in the business planning process.
Lead and co-ordinate the design and implementation of the imaging procedures and workflow used in clinical photography and graphic design.
Provide expert advice to departmental colleagues and other healthcare professional to ensure methods, techniques and equipment are appropriate for the tasks required.
Represent the Medical Illustration Service at Clinical / Board and BCUHB meetings when requested.
Maintain expertise as a specialist clinical photographer across a range of disciplines, undertake all aspects of clinical photography for diagnosis, record teaching, research and medico-legal purposes.
Maintain documentation and records, undertake customer feedback evaluation, attend management review team meetings etc. to support the department's certification under ISO9001.
Manage Medical Illustration staff including assigning and reviewing work, appraisals and CPD.
To ensure the implementation and monitoring of the on-job training of trainee medical photographers. Ensure that senior clinical photographers implement training regimes.
Maintain, in conjunction with the health board's Information Technology department, a networked computer system for the secure storage and delivery of clinical and non-clinical images across BCUHB.
About us
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters Qualification in relevant subject area or equivalent level of experience
- Post graduate certificate in Clinical Photography
- Registered Medical Illustration Practitioner.
Desirable
- Hold a healthcare management qualification.
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrate a sound knowledge of clinical photography in all clinical environments and a sound knowledge of clinical conditions, anatomy and physiology.
- Demonstrate details knowledge of appropriate legislation surrounding consent, copyright and data protection.
- Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge and understanding of current trends in the NHS and Medical Photography profession.
Desirable
- Understanding of process and work-flow management tools and practices.
Experience
Essential
- Have substantial experience at senior level in clinical photography
- Have experience of supervising staff, including training junior clinical photographers
Desirable
- Experience of publishing and presenting scientific papers
- Experience in the management of digital image storage systems and associated databases.
Skills
Essential
- Excellent photography skills within a medical context.
- Excellent standard of IT skills
- Demonstrate highly developed patient management, organisational skills.
- Ability to work under pressure
Desirable
- Demonstrate a particular expertise in a specialist area of medical photography
Other
Essential
- Demonstrate strong communication, managerial and leadership qualities
- Must be prepared to work outside normal office hours and at other hospital sites when required
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner.
- Satisfactory Enhanced DBS clearance including Adults and Childrens Barred List check
Desirable
- Active involvement in a professional body.
- Welsh Speaker (Level 1) or willingness to work towards
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters Qualification in relevant subject area or equivalent level of experience
- Post graduate certificate in Clinical Photography
- Registered Medical Illustration Practitioner.
Desirable
- Hold a healthcare management qualification.
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrate a sound knowledge of clinical photography in all clinical environments and a sound knowledge of clinical conditions, anatomy and physiology.
- Demonstrate details knowledge of appropriate legislation surrounding consent, copyright and data protection.
- Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge and understanding of current trends in the NHS and Medical Photography profession.
Desirable
- Understanding of process and work-flow management tools and practices.
Experience
Essential
- Have substantial experience at senior level in clinical photography
- Have experience of supervising staff, including training junior clinical photographers
Desirable
- Experience of publishing and presenting scientific papers
- Experience in the management of digital image storage systems and associated databases.
Skills
Essential
- Excellent photography skills within a medical context.
- Excellent standard of IT skills
- Demonstrate highly developed patient management, organisational skills.
- Ability to work under pressure
Desirable
- Demonstrate a particular expertise in a specialist area of medical photography
Other
Essential
- Demonstrate strong communication, managerial and leadership qualities
- Must be prepared to work outside normal office hours and at other hospital sites when required
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner.
- Satisfactory Enhanced DBS clearance including Adults and Childrens Barred List check
Desirable
- Active involvement in a professional body.
- Welsh Speaker (Level 1) or willingness to work towards
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).
