Job summary This post is Fixed Term until 13/06/2026. If you are a Hywel Dda University Health Board employee and are applying for this post as a secondment, agreement for the secondment is needed from your current manager prior to application. An opportunity has arisen for a part-time (22.5 hrs/pw) band 5 Clinical Photographer / Medical Illustrator, to support the photography team in Glangwili General Hospital, Carmarthen, for a 12 month period. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual with excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills, who is able to demonstrate the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. You will be required to undertake Medical Photography including Dermatology / Teledermatology, Ophthalmology (FFA), Ear Nose and Throat (ENT), General Surgery, Paediatric/child protection medical, bereavement and Orthopaedic photography and contribute to the Design Service to the Health Board. Main duties of the job Manage own workload on a day-to-day basis to meet the demands of the service. Make value judgements on the correct photographs to record in any situation, taking into account customer requirements and a wide range of technical, legal and social issues. Work within the Professional Code of Conduct of the Institute of Medical Illustrators and follow local policies and standard operating procedures. Maintain an up to date CPD portfolio to satisfy the requirements of The Academy for Healthcare Science (AHCS) Accredited Register. Demonstrate professional and patient management skills in the studio, clinic, wards and theatres involving tact and diplomacy to explain the need for clinical photographic records. Undertake design projects for both internal and external digital publication or printing. Communicate complex information to professionals and patients/carers, surrounding the use of clinical images; such as consent levels, confidentiality, distribution, copyright, security, data protection and Caldicott guidelines, always having an awareness of cultural and religious beliefs. This will include communicating with non-English speakers and those with learning disabilities. Assist the Head of Photography in the forward planning, development and promotion of the service. Potentially liaise with Social Services and Police regarding NAI, POVA and Child Protection photography/cases. Undertake Health Board mandatory training. About us Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 12,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services to almost 400,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through: Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest. Five community hospitals: Amman Valley Hospital and Llandovery Hospital in Carmarthenshire, Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire. Two integrated care centres (Aberaeron and Cardigan, Ceredigion). Community facilities, including: 48 General Practices (GP surgeries), 49 Dental Practices, 98 Community Pharmacies (chemists), 44 General Ophthalmic Practices (including eye health and low vision services), 38 sites providing mental health and learning disability services, care within your own homes. Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales. Date posted 05 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £30,420 to £37,030 a year per annum pro rata Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 100-PST004-0325 Job locations Glangwili General Hospital Dolgwili Road Carmarthen SA31 2AF Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will be expected to provide a range of photographic skills to aid in diagnostics, referral, clinical management and education, whilst working alongside a variety of multidisciplinary teams. These include use of specialist techniques such as teledermatology, ophthalmic imaging (FFA), as well as orthopaedic, surgical, bereavement and child protection photography, alongside producing high quality non-clinical corporate and commercial photographic service for the Health Board when required. The Health Board values promote putting people at the heart of everything we do, working together to be the best we can be and striving to deliver and develop excellent services. The Clinical Photography / Medical Illustration Department are a small team of dedicated multi-skilled staff, situated on the outskirts of the beautiful historic market town of Carmarthen. The team cover the 4 main sites over 3 counties and hold clinics in rural / coastal community settings. Here are a few of the additional benefits that are available to you as an employee:-Access to the NHS Pension Scheme-Free staff car parking on all our hospital and community sites-Support for our staff who are carers-Career development and training opportunities-Emotional Wellbeing Service covering a range of online support and face-to-face access to counselling services-Access to a hospital restaurant, shop and cash withdrawal facility-Access to exclusive discounts, cashback and vouchers via NHS Discounts and Blue Light Card-Access to a pool car scheme You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents. The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers. The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us. Interviews will be held on 14/04/2025 Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will be expected to provide a range of photographic skills to aid in diagnostics, referral, clinical management and education, whilst working alongside a variety of multidisciplinary teams. These include use of specialist techniques such as teledermatology, ophthalmic imaging (FFA), as well as orthopaedic, surgical, bereavement and child protection photography, alongside producing high quality non-clinical corporate and commercial photographic service for the Health Board when required. The Health Board values promote putting people at the heart of everything we do, working together to be the best we can be and striving to deliver and develop excellent services. The Clinical Photography / Medical Illustration Department are a small team of dedicated multi-skilled staff, situated on the outskirts of the beautiful historic market town of Carmarthen. The team cover the 4 main sites over 3 counties and hold clinics in rural / coastal community settings. Here are a few of the additional benefits that are available to you as an employee:-Access to the NHS Pension Scheme-Free staff car parking on all our hospital and community sites-Support for our staff who are carers-Career development and training opportunities-Emotional Wellbeing Service covering a range of online support and face-to-face access to counselling services-Access to a hospital restaurant, shop and cash withdrawal facility-Access to exclusive discounts, cashback and vouchers via NHS Discounts and Blue Light Card-Access to a pool car scheme You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents. The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers. The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us. Interviews will be held on 14/04/2025 Person Specification Qualifications Essential BSc Hons, Post Graduate Certificate or equivalent in Clinical Photography or Medical Illustration. Desirable Hold a post-graduate qualification MSc in Clinical Photography or Medical Illustration. Academy for Healthcare Science AHCS registered Clinical Photographer or Medical Illustrator - Professional Standards Authority Accredited Register Experience Essential Demonstrate post qualification experience in clinical photography. Desirable Experience in a university hospital department. Experience in FFA, OCT and, or Photo-Dermoscopy. Skills & Attributes Essential Demonstrate experience of digital photography. Show a good level of computer literacy, particularly with digital imaging software and design software. Demonstrate patient management skills. Desirable Video and audio capture and, or production skills. Special Knowledge Essential Demonstrate knowledge of clinical photography practice in a range of clinical environments Demonstrate creativity in the interpretation of client's briefs, both clinical and nonclinical. Knowledge of consent, copyright, Mental Capacity Act and Data Protection in relation to clinical photography and video Desirable Demonstrate some knowledge and understanding of current trends in the NHS & clinical photography profession. Language Skills Desirable Welsh Speaker (level 1) Person Specification Qualifications Essential BSc Hons, Post Graduate Certificate or equivalent in Clinical Photography or Medical Illustration. Desirable Hold a post-graduate qualification MSc in Clinical Photography or Medical Illustration. Academy for Healthcare Science AHCS registered Clinical Photographer or Medical Illustrator - Professional Standards Authority Accredited Register Experience Essential Demonstrate post qualification experience in clinical photography. Desirable Experience in a university hospital department. Experience in FFA, OCT and, or Photo-Dermoscopy. Skills & Attributes Essential Demonstrate experience of digital photography. Show a good level of computer literacy, particularly with digital imaging software and design software. Demonstrate patient management skills. Desirable Video and audio capture and, or production skills. Special Knowledge Essential Demonstrate knowledge of clinical photography practice in a range of clinical environments Demonstrate creativity in the interpretation of client's briefs, both clinical and nonclinical. Knowledge of consent, copyright, Mental Capacity Act and Data Protection in relation to clinical photography and video Desirable Demonstrate some knowledge and understanding of current trends in the NHS & clinical photography profession. Language Skills Desirable Welsh Speaker (level 1) 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). Employer details Employer name Hywel Dda University Health Board Address Glangwili General Hospital Dolgwili Road Carmarthen SA31 2AF Employer's website https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)