Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
An opportunity has arisen to appoint a part-time Medical Photographer within the department of Medical Photography based in the Burns & Plastic Surgery Directorate across our two hospital sites at Whiston and St Helens. We are seeking an enthusiastic photographer to join our small but busy team, providing a comprehensive medical photographic service to our patients.
Previous experience in photography with a recognised professional qualification is essential. Clinical photography experience within an NHS organisation is not essential for appointment to this post but may be advantageous.
Duties will include the photography of all patients upon request in Burns & Plastics, Dermatology, Ophthalmology, all wards, accident & emergency, and other departments. In addition to varied clinical work, the post holder will assist in all photographic requests for the Trust's Media & Public Relations department.
As a professional medical photographer demonstrating exemplary standards of patient care, you will be expected to work both autonomously and as a member of a team. Excellent communication skills are essential as you will liaise regularly with patients, medical, and other hospital staff. You will provide technical and professional advice to other staff members on issues relating to medical photography.
A Standard DBS is required for this post.
Main duties of the job
* To have full working knowledge and assist the Senior Photographer in the delivery of a complete range of non-routine photographic procedures requiring skill, experience, and innovation.
* Assist in the delivery of the service which performs clinical and research-based photographic duties for the Trust using digital photographic equipment in locations throughout the Trust including Mortuary, Theatres, Ophthalmology, Pathology Laboratories, Accident and Emergency Department, Wards, Clinics, and all other patient areas.
* Produce high-quality clinical photography and detailed records of associated photographic sessions. Manage own workload on a day-to-day basis to meet the demands of the service. Make valued judgements on the correct photographs to take in any situation, taking into account customer requirements and a wide range of technical, legal, and social issues.
Job responsibilities
KEY DUTIES
* To have full working knowledge and assist the Senior Photographer in the delivery of a complete range of non-routine photographic procedures requiring skill, experience, and innovation.
* Assist in the delivery of the service which performs clinical and research-based photographic duties for the Trust using digital photographic equipment in various locations throughout the Trust.
* Produce high-quality clinical photography and detailed records of associated photographic sessions. Manage own workload on a day-to-day basis to meet the demands of the service.
* Comply with the requirement that all technical work is completed to a high standard for the Trust.
* Actively participate in the organisation of the department budget and assist in making effective contributions regarding income generation.
* Perform public relations, medical and general photographic duties for or on behalf of Trust departments outside Trust premises and normal working departmental hours, by joint agreement.
* To be available outside normal working hours for hospital response to major incidents.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* HND/Degree or equivalent qualification. Willing to undergo training.
* Have recent experience in a Medical Illustration Department.
* BSc/BA in Photography Qualified member of a professional body such as IMI or BIPP.
Knowledge & Experience
* Experience of general and scientific photography.
* Knowledge of digital imaging.
* Clinical photography experience.
* Working knowledge of ophthalmic/retinal photography/imaging.
* Working knowledge with digital video cameras/editing.
Skills
* Able to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
* Able to communicate effectively with all levels of staff both verbally and in writing.
* Possesses and displays tact and diplomacy where appropriate.
* Able to communicate with patients in a sympathetic and professional manner.
* Working knowledge of patient consent for clinical photography and privacy/dignity issues.
* Able to efficiently maintain established work systems, according to the requirements of the department.
* Ability to work in a logical and methodical manner.
* Able to demonstrate flexibility in the organisation of the photographic workload.
* Understands confidentiality/data protection act.
Other
* Time management skills, motivated and enthusiastic.
* Able to undertake strenuous physical activity.
* Adaptable and flexible attitude.
* Willingness to travel to other hospital sites.
* Self-motivated and able to work alone and on own initiative.
* Able to communicate with a wide range of senior colleagues, patients, and the public.
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.
Employer name
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
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