Medical Photographer

Job overview

The Medical Illustration Photography Service are seeking an enthusiastic individual to join their team at Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust. The candidate should have a degree in Photography or equivalent knowledge and experience of digital photography. They will contribute towards the provision of a high-quality service to the Trust. A considerable amount of work is undertaken in the studio but also in our wards, clinics and operating theatres.

The successful candidate must be a team player but also able to use their own initiative and work on their own when required. Ophthalmic photography experience would be an advantage but is not essential, as ongoing training in this area of the department will be provided. We provide a photography service over three Hospital sites in the Sandwell and West Birmingham area as well as a variety of local Community GP practices so having your own transport would be preferable as the role will involve cross site and community working.

The successful applicant will be required to be registered with AHCS (Academy for Health Care Sciences). If registration is yet to be achieved, the band for this post will be band 5 (ANNEX U).

**Previous applicants need not apply**

Main duties of the job

Main Responsibilities:

1. Undertake clinical photography with speed, dexterity and accuracy in the studio and on location including wards, outpatient’s clinics, operating theatres, mortuary etc. within Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust and at other associated sites.

2. Photography of pathology specimens.

3. General ophthalmic photography using a retinal fundus camera

4. Diabetic retinal screening photography using a non-mydriatic camera.

5. To provide basic advice and guidance in interpreting legislation and policy guidelines to Trust staff when required, regarding consent, confidentiality and photography.

6. Ensure that the work passing through the department is of a highly professional nature and that the rules of confidentiality are adhered to at all times.

7. Maintain quality and standards within the department.

8. To support the Medical Illustration Service in advancing departmental, divisional and Trust objectives.

9. To provide advice and explanation of photographic procedures to patients/relatives, some of whom are emotionally volatile or whose first language is not English.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further details of the role please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification ...