Job summary Are you outgoing, friendly and have a positive outlook? Do you want to work as part of a team to support a unique service? Then this may just bethe job for you We are excited to be able to offer x2 Trainee Clinical Photography (Band 5 Annex 21) positions here at at Manchester Foundation Trust Hospital. The successful candidates will be required to undertake a funded Post Graduate Certificate in Clinical Photography, run by Staffordshire University. Main duties of the job The post holder will support, contribute and undertake to provide Clinical Photography & Medical Illustration Services to clinical, nursing,managerial staff and clients/customers within the Trust, other Trusts and outside organizations/academic partners. You will be helping us to provide a gold standard level of service to our patients, and users on the wards, theatres, clinics, and studio. We also pride ourselves on the high level of PR and environmental photography which we offer to our users. As a valued member of the team, you will be supported and welcomed to the MFT family if you are successful. About us MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of £2.8bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year. Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary. We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022. We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable. At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together. Date posted 20 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year Per Annum, pro rata band 5 Annex 21 Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 349-RES-6994496 Job locations Wythenshawe Hospital Southmoor Road Manchester M239LT Job description Job responsibilities To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form. Diversity Matters MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcingmft.nhs.uk. Were looking forward to hearing from you Job description Job responsibilities To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form. Diversity Matters MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcingmft.nhs.uk. Were looking forward to hearing from you Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree level in photography (BA or BSc) Desirable Diploma in photography or equivalent Experience Essential University Graduate or college graduate Desirable Work experience in a Clinical Photography department Skills Essential Good communicator Conscientious Good team member Flexibility Knowledge Essential Photographic/Audiovisual knowledge Knowledge and experience of a range of photography software i.e. Adobe Suite programmes Knowledge of digital imaging techniques and editing Evidence of continuing professional development Cross platform understanding of PC's and Mac computers Good knowledge of photographic equipment and studio lighting techniques. Has an understanding of editorial style's and publishing processes in a digital environment Desirable Experience in digital photography and familiar with editing and reproduction software An understanding of consent and copyright law. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree level in photography (BA or BSc) Desirable Diploma in photography or equivalent Experience Essential University Graduate or college graduate Desirable Work experience in a Clinical Photography department Skills Essential Good communicator Conscientious Good team member Flexibility Knowledge Essential Photographic/Audiovisual knowledge Knowledge and experience of a range of photography software i.e. Adobe Suite programmes Knowledge of digital imaging techniques and editing Evidence of continuing professional development Cross platform understanding of PC's and Mac computers Good knowledge of photographic equipment and studio lighting techniques. Has an understanding of editorial style's and publishing processes in a digital environment Desirable Experience in digital photography and familiar with editing and reproduction software An understanding of consent and copyright law. 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 Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust Address Wythenshawe Hospital Southmoor Road Manchester M239LT Employer's website https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)