Clinical Photographer

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a clinical photographer to join our friendly hard working photography team at UHDB. The role will primarily be based at the Royal Derby Hospital (RDH) and the Florence Nightingale Community Hospital (FNCH), with the requirement to travel between all 3 sites when needed, including Queens Hospital Burton (QHB).

The main purpose of the role is to assist in providing a comprehensive and high quality medical photography service for a wide-ranging number of clinical specialties. This will be carried out in photographic studios and at multiple locations across the Trust.

1 x part time position - hrs per week

Main duties of the job

Produce high quality clinical photography of patients in the photographic studio, accurately recording a variety of medical conditions using photographic and lighting techniques in line with department procedures. Perform clinical photography on location in clinic, ward and theatre settings to a high standard. Provide photographs for NAI, medico-legal and police purposes. Undertake ophthalmic imaging such as FFA's, OCT's and Fundus Photography. Communicate with service users to facilitate photographic requests and answer any related queries. Use of image editing software such as Adobe Photoshop to ensure images are processed and ready for upload to the Trust image database. Accurate and timely upload of clinical photographs to the Trust image database, to ensure images are readily accessible to health professionals, in order to aid assessment and treatment. Perform a range of non-clinical photography for public relation or communication purposes, staff portraits and photography of medical equipment. Discuss and offer advice to Trust staff on a range of photographic related issues and offer clarification on the requesting process, consent and other matters. Ensure Trust and department policies and procedures are followed, so that clinical images and data are processed securely and confidentially.

Closing date of applications: 10 September 2024

Interview date: 24 September 2024

About us

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond. Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts:

We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day. We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week. An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country. Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily. Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres. We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres. We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day. UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff. Job description

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential

Photography degree with clinical photography knowledge, skills and experience. BTEC HND, City & Guilds or equivalent in photography.

Desirable

Professional qualification in Medical Illustration / Clinical Photography.

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

Experience of clinical and general photography Highly computer literate with good knowledge of digital photography and image management software.

Desirable

Knowledge and experience of ophthalmic imaging.

Skills and Ability

Essential

Able to demonstrate a good knowledge and understanding of photographic techniques and procedures. Ability to produce standardised clinical photographs.

Communications and interpersonal skills

Essential

Ability to communicate sympathetically with patients in order to explain the photography process

Values and Behaviours

Essential

Able to work as part of a team Able to work on your own initiative and prioritise your workload.

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