Job summary
The Department of Medical Illustration provides a high quality photographic imaging service to support the care of patients, diagnosis and training within Swansea Bay University Health Board. The post will be based at Morriston hospital, home to the Welsh Centre for Burns and Plastics, from where we provide a Health Board-wide service.
We are looking for two enthusiastic and committed photography graduates to join our department as part of a hard working team. We cover a range of specialities across Swansea Bay UHB some of which include Burns and Plastics, Dermatology, Ophthalmology, Maxilliofacial and Orthodontics and Wound Care. We also provide a Graphic Design service, Videography and 3D imaging.
The Trainee Clinical Photographer (Band 5 Annex 21) will be working towards gaining skills and experience to be competent in meeting the duties and responsibilities detailed in this job description. This will enable them to be eligible to apply for a qualified Band 5 Clinical Photographer position.
The trainee will undertake the Level 7 Diploma in Clinical Photography, which will require the individual to commit to additional hours outside of the working day to complete the qualification.
This is an 18-month fixed term contract starting on Monday 2nd September 2024 and ending on Friday 27th February 2026.
For an informal discussion please contact Douglas Neil or Belinda Waters, Medical Illustration Department, Morriston Hospital on 01792 703884
Main duties of the job
To work in a team of clinical photographers to produce clinical photographs / video to aid patient care, diagnosis, teaching, research, and publications. The post holder will provide a range of photographic knowledge and skills to support a variety of multidisciplinary teams, across a range of clinical specialties within the organisation. Working in a variety of clinical environments, the post holder will use a combination of standardised and non-standardised photographic techniques.
This post is fixed term for 18 months due to funding.
About us
We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply
Job description
Job responsibilities
Operational:Competently interpret requests for photography / video to provide clinicians with high quality images for patient care, triaging, diagnostic, teaching, publication, and research purposes. Undertake clinical photography in accordance with departmental protocols and procedures, using standardised representational photography and non-standardised techniques.Undertake clinical photography to the highest standards, across a wide range of clinical specialties within the organisation. Undertake patient photography in a range of clinical settings, including clinics, on the wards, in operating theatres, and in the photography studio, adhering to the local standard operating procedures applicable to each clinical area. Ensure patient care, dignity and well-being is maintained during the photographic procedure. Adapt photographic practice to meet individual needs, including but not exclusively, cognitive disorders, cultural and religious considerations, physical and sensory impairments. Undertake clinical photography practice to ensure it adheres to national and local policies and legislation, including but not exclusively, consent, confidentiality, copyright, and data protection, from the photographic request through to image storage and output. Competently and creatively handle non-clinical photography assignments e.g., PR photography, portraiture, and other forms of general photography, to support the organisations public relations, teaching, and research activities. Produce high quality digital images using advanced technical skills in computerised image editing, in accordance with departmental procedures, being aware of where there is a need for a defined audit trail. Contribute to the maintenance of quality control of own work and across the section.
Communications: Understand all relevant issues regarding patient consent and confidentiality for illustrative recordings and be able to provide advice about appropriate policies, techniques, and image management within the organisation. Ensure patients understand why photographs / video are being requested, the process of consent for imaging and how the recordings may be used and securely stored. Working as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team to deliver patient centred care. Advise clients, of all levels, on the most appropriate use of photography / clinical video techniques and resources. Liaise with clients and senior photographers, when appropriate, in interpreting photographic briefs to meet the needs of the client. Contribute to the development and implementation of protocols for clinical photography practice, including research projects. Assist the Head of Department / Photography in the forward planning, development, and promotion of the service as a whole and in the implementation of new technologies and techniques, as appropriate. To be conversant with modern trends in clinical, scientific, and technical photography and illustrative procedures and to keep abreast of technological development within the photographic field.
Administration: Maintain confidential, accurate work records and contribute to the auditing of these records. Undertake day-to-day management of stock levels.
Ensure the cost-effective use of all departmental resources. To be responsible for planning own workload making short term adjustments in order to prioritise requests. Maintain membership of the Academy for Healthcare Science (AHCS) voluntary accredited register for medical illustrators.Maintain an up-to-date CPD portfolio to satisfy the requirements of the AHCS accredited register for medical illustrators.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Operational:Competently interpret requests for photography / video to provide clinicians with high quality images for patient care, triaging, diagnostic, teaching, publication, and research purposes. Undertake clinical photography in accordance with departmental protocols and procedures, using standardised representational photography and non-standardised techniques.Undertake clinical photography to the highest standards, across a wide range of clinical specialties within the organisation. Undertake patient photography in a range of clinical settings, including clinics, on the wards, in operating theatres, and in the photography studio, adhering to the local standard operating procedures applicable to each clinical area. Ensure patient care, dignity and well-being is maintained during the photographic procedure. Adapt photographic practice to meet individual needs, including but not exclusively, cognitive disorders, cultural and religious considerations, physical and sensory impairments. Undertake clinical photography practice to ensure it adheres to national and local policies and legislation, including but not exclusively, consent, confidentiality, copyright, and data protection, from the photographic request through to image storage and output. Competently and creatively handle non-clinical photography assignments e.g., PR photography, portraiture, and other forms of general photography, to support the organisations public relations, teaching, and research activities. Produce high quality digital images using advanced technical skills in computerised image editing, in accordance with departmental procedures, being aware of where there is a need for a defined audit trail. Contribute to the maintenance of quality control of own work and across the section.
Communications: Understand all relevant issues regarding patient consent and confidentiality for illustrative recordings and be able to provide advice about appropriate policies, techniques, and image management within the organisation. Ensure patients understand why photographs / video are being requested, the process of consent for imaging and how the recordings may be used and securely stored. Working as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team to deliver patient centred care. Advise clients, of all levels, on the most appropriate use of photography / clinical video techniques and resources. Liaise with clients and senior photographers, when appropriate, in interpreting photographic briefs to meet the needs of the client. Contribute to the development and implementation of protocols for clinical photography practice, including research projects. Assist the Head of Department / Photography in the forward planning, development, and promotion of the service as a whole and in the implementation of new technologies and techniques, as appropriate. To be conversant with modern trends in clinical, scientific, and technical photography and illustrative procedures and to keep abreast of technological development within the photographic field.
Administration: Maintain confidential, accurate work records and contribute to the auditing of these records. Undertake day-to-day management of stock levels.
Ensure the cost-effective use of all departmental resources. To be responsible for planning own workload making short term adjustments in order to prioritise requests. Maintain membership of the Academy for Healthcare Science (AHCS) voluntary accredited register for medical illustrators.Maintain an up-to-date CPD portfolio to satisfy the requirements of the AHCS accredited register for medical illustrators.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Photography related subject
Desirable
Experience
Desirable
- Experience in a healthcare environment
- Experience i0n a commercial photographic environment
Knowledge
Desirable
- Knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud suite
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Photography related subject
Desirable
Experience
Desirable
- Experience in a healthcare environment
- Experience i0n a commercial photographic environment
Knowledge
Desirable
- Knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud suite
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).
