Responsible for providing all aspects of clinical photography for diagnosis, case records, education, research and publication.
Responsible for providing a general photographic support service for patient information, research, publication, education and public relations.
To assist in the development of the clinical photographic service internally and with external commissioning providers.
To support in the design and setting of standards for clinical and non-clinical photography across University Hospitals Sussex, with continuing responsibility for delivery of high quality photographic work to clients' specifications and deadlines, ensuring client satisfaction.
Main duties of the job
The CMC has a need for a replacement qualified clinical photographer as a member of the team who has now left. The role is needed as a clinical photographer has left the department and we need to replace them to maintain our current clinical commitments across the Trust.
Job responsibilities
* Adheres to unit protocols and policies
* Is aware at all times of the requirements to follow GDPR and Caldicott requirements with particular awareness of sensitivity of the images being produced and works within Trust guidelines and policies with regard to patient consent and confidentiality to clinical photography.
* Carries responsibility for assessing Gillick competency of minors and judging the understanding of consent authorisation by the patient prior to undertaking photography.
* Provides advice and guidance in interpreting legislation and policy guidelines to Trust staff when required regarding consent, confidentiality and photography.
* Ensures correct archiving and labelling of digital images on central server. Controls access to the information in line with GPDR.
* Manages quality control and performance review in conjunction with Head of CMC.
* Troubleshoot day-to-day on-site issues with staff and service users.
* Responsible for on-site colour management of monitors and peripheral devices to ensure accuracy of clinical records.
* Responsible for the safe use, maintenance and storage of valuable digital camera and video equipment.
* Responsible for on-site stock control of photography and other materials as agreed with team manager.
* Acts as role model and advisor to less experienced staff.
* Supports senior staff to create a suitable, supportive and safe team environment.
* Supervises placement students within the photographic section of the department as appropriate.
* Ensures daily team wellbeing is assessed and supported and that weekly huddles take place.
* Participates in team meetings in the absence of the Head of CMC.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Clinical photography Post Grad Cert
Desirable
* Registered with AHCS
* Experience working as a Qualified Clinical Photographer
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Essential
* Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
* Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Address
Clinical Media Centre
Sussex House, Abbey Road
Brighton
BN2 1ES
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