Medical Photographer

An exciting opportunity has arisen for 2 Band 5 Medical Photographers to provide a range of medical photographic services to a multi-disciplinary clinical team. The role will work cross site between Guy’s Hospital and St. Thomas’ Hospital and will cover several busy clinics, including the Teledermatology services which supports the Dermatology Skin Cancer Clinics.

The successful candidate will be required to have a degree in Medical Photography or a degree in Photography along with relevant photographic experience or willing to undertake training. In addition, the successful candidate will preferably be AHCS registered/eligible or qualified to a registerable level.

The post holder will need to be highly computer literate with good knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and Creative cloud. Candidates must also have a thorough understanding of image management/digital technology and be effective at processing clinical images for patient’s medical records.

Applicants should be self-motivated, efficient, and resourceful and be able to communicate clearly and effectively, with good interpersonal relationship skills as you will be required to work with a small professional team. Must be able to prioritise their workload efficiently and stay calm and autonomous in a busy clinical environment. A meticulous approach to a consistently high standard of work is essential.

Providing a range of Medical Photography activities, including photography of clinical, dental and surgical conditions of patients which form part of their confidential medical record and non-accidental injuries, which may be required as part of a case report and/or medical evidence (court proceedings).

Covering a wide range of clinical requests whilst working from well-equipped, modern studio facilities. As well as providing Medical Photography services to inpatients on the wards.

Managing own photographic workflow including allocation of tasks, setting targets and priorities to ensure the effective and efficient deliver of photographic work.

Complying fully with all Trust policies including the Health Records Policy, ensuring that all appropriate documentation is maintained and that confidentiality is observed at all times. Assist the HOD in the development and maintenance of the Medical Photography Trust wide Policy.

Guy’s and St Thomas’ celebrates, respects and values the diversity of its staff and patients. We review our policies, procedures and practices to ensure that all employees, patients and carers are treated equitable according to their needs.

We are actively committed to ensuring that no one who applies for a job, works or study’s at the Trust, or accesses our services is discriminated against on the grounds of race, ethnicity, nationality, disability, religion or belief, age, gender identity , gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity/paternity, or marital/civil partnership.

Applications are welcomed from applicants with a disability. We can make reasonable adjustments and offer support and advice in a variety of ways throughout the application process. Equality of opportunity is our policy.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Jill Swanborough Job title: Senior Medical Photographer Email address: jill.swanborough@nhs.net Telephone number: 02071883766For an informal chat about the role, please contact the Senior Medical Photographer, at jill.swanborough@nhs.net