Employer: University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Royal Derby Hospital
Town: Derby
Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 pa pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 04/03/2025 23:59
Interview date: 18/03/2025
Senior Clinical Photographer
Band 6
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.
With over 13,000 members of staff you can expect huge variety and new opportunities every day! Our staff go above and beyond and take pride in caring for our patients.
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is fully committed to promoting inclusion, equality, diversity and human rights in employment and delivery of its services. The Trust is committed to providing an environment where all employees, patients, carers and visitors experience equality of opportunity by means of understanding and appreciating the value of diversity.
As a Trust we promote an inclusive environment and welcome applications from a diverse pool of talent and backgrounds. All individuals are valued and given every opportunity to succeed based on merit.
The Trust actively encourages applications from members of our Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities. These groups are under-represented in our organisation, and it’s important to us that our workforce reflects the diversity of our communities as much as possible.
Armed Forces and Disability Confident guaranteed interview scheme
To further support the pledges in the Armed Forces Covenant and to make a positive contribution to support ex-armed forces personnel (veterans) make the transition to civilian life, the Trust has introduced a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for veterans who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification, to help them overcome barriers to find civilian employment. The scheme will operate for all external recruitment.
The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer and committed to both employing and retaining people with disabilities. This commitment is to guarantee an interview for any candidate that has disclosed a disability under the Equality Act 2010 and who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification. Reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act 2010 will be considered upon request.
If you require support/adjustments with your application please contact the recruitment team on 01332 788466.
Job overview
An exciting opportunity for a senior photographer role has become available, to join our friendly and hard working photography team at UHDB. The role will be primarily based at the Royal Derby Hospital (RDH) and Florence Nightingale Community Hospital (FNCH), with the requirement to travel between all sites when needed, also working at Queens Hospital Burton (QHB).
This key role will require you to develop, support and aid the delivery of a comprehensive and high quality medical photography service, to a wide-ranging number of clinical specialities. Photographic duties will be carried out in our photographic studios and at multiple locations across the Trust.
Main duties of the job
1. Produce high quality clinical photography of patients in the photographic studio and on location in clinic, ward and theatre settings to a high standard.
2. Undertake a range of ophthalmic imaging modalities including FFA’s, ICG’s and Fundus Photography.
3. Work closely with the service manager in the supervision of the clinical photographers and trainees, and maintenance of service, including quality control and performance review.
4. To supervise and train Clinical Photography staff in the use of existing and new technologies.
5. Ensure Trust and department policies and procedures are followed, and offer advice and guidance to a range of service users and health professionals.
6. Use of image editing software such as Adobe Photoshop and other specialist software and IT systems.
7. Perform a range of non-clinical photography including public relations, staff portraits and photography of medical equipment.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB – this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.
Minimum Requirements
* Photography degree with clinical photography knowledge, skills and experience.
* Equivalent proven experience as a clinical photographer.
* Professional qualification in Medical Illustration / Clinical Photography.
Experience & Knowledge
* Experience of working in a Medical Photography / Medical Illustration department or equivalent profession.
* Experience of people management.
* Knowledge and experience of ophthalmic imaging.
Skills & Ability
* Able to demonstrate a good knowledge and understanding of photographic techniques and procedures.
* Ability to produce standardised clinical photographs.
Communications and Interpersonal Skills
* Ability to organise self and service workload, and ability to use initiative and work alone.
* Ability to communicate sympathetically with patients in order to explain the photography process.
Values and Behaviours
* Able to work on your own initiative and prioritise your workload.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
If we receive a high number of applications for this position we reserve the right to withdraw the post before the closing date, therefore it is advisable that you apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
Most of our posts are subject to a DBS check, however having a criminal record will not necessarily bar you from obtaining a position. Please be aware that all new employees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check, if it is required for their role.
All correspondence relating to your application will be sent to you via our trac.system account. Please ensure that you regularly check your emails; this includes junk/spam, as your security settings may not recognise the sender.
Anyone from outside of the UK (excluding from the Republic of Ireland) will need permission from UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) to work in the UK and may also need entry clearance before travelling here.
UKVI is responsible for managing migration. To obtain a visa or entry clearance, you will need to meet certain requirements and demonstrate you have the right to work in the UK via:
* the points-based immigration system
* the EU settlement scheme
* eVisa
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Contact Information
Name: Will Stone
Job title: Senior Medical Photographer
Email address: will.stone@nhs.net
Telephone number: 01332 786066
If you have problems applying, contact
Address: Recruitment Centre
Rehab Block, Level 3
Royal Derby Hospital
Telephone: 01332 788466
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