About this role
Job summary This post is offered on a full time basis (37.5 hours per week). Any alternative working arrangements would need to meet the operational requirements of the service. We are looking for a skilled and motivated Clinical Photographer to join a forward thinking Medical Illustration team. This role supports clinical services across the Trust through high quality photography for patient care, education and communication. You will work closely with healthcare professionals to deliver accurate, consistent and sensitive imaging in a range of clinical settings.
Main duties of the job The postholder will undertake clinical photography across a variety of specialties, ensuring images are technically accurate and clinically useful. This includes patient identification, consent and data handling in line with policy. You will manage your own workload, contribute to service improvements and support colleagues where needed. The role also involves maintaining equipment, adhering to departmental standards and engaging with digital workflows and asset management systems.
About us
We are part of a dynamic and evolving NHS organisation committed to delivering high quality patient care, education and research. Our Medical Illustration service supports a wide range of clinical specialties through photography, video, design and digital content.
We work in partnership with clinical teams to provide accurate, consistent and patient focused visual communication, and we are committed to continuous improvement, innovation and inclusive practice.
Job description Job responsibilities You will provide a comprehensive clinical photography service, capturing, processing and delivering images to support diagnosis, treatment and monitoring. The role requires strong technical ability, attention to detail and a patient centred approach. You will follow established protocols for consent, confidentiality and infection control, while contributing to ongoing development of the service. The postholder will also liaise with clinical teams, support teaching or audit activity where appropriate, and work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary environment.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training Essential
Possess a degree in photography or related media subject or equivalent level of knowledge and experience Eligible for AHCS registration You will be required to travel to other locations in the Southwest. You must have a driving license
Desirable
Postgraduate qualification in Medical Illustration or equivalent experience Willingness to use of own car/vehicle
Knowledge and Experience Essential
Reference based evidence of practical experience in clinical photography and specialist imaging of a consistently high standard
Skills and Abilities Essential
Excellent standard of IT skills. Ability to use the following software packages: Microsoft Office and Adobe Photoshop Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact sensitively with patients, including those who may be distressed or where there are barriers to communication Thorough understanding of consent and confidentiality issues Highly developed hand/eye coordination for specialist imaging techniques Knowledge of medical terminology Ability to view high volumes of images using display screen and use photographic equipment which will require a high level of concentration Attention to detail Understanding and application of standardised clinical photography techniques Willingness to develop skills across the wider Medical Illustration service, for example video or digital media
Desirable
Experience of creative or non-clinical photography Experience of video production
Personal qualities Essential
Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team Commitment to continuing professional development Ability to prioritise workload and work effectively under pressure Able to work in an environment where exposure to potentially upsetting imagery may occur, including injury, disease and the recently bereaved
Desirable
Willingness to develop skills across the wider Medical Illustration service, for example creative photography, video or design Active involvement in a relevant professional body
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 Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
Address BRI City centre as well as regular travel to areas across the South West
Bristol
BS2 8HW
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)