About this role
Job summary
We have a rare opportunity for an individual to join our highly motivated, enthusiastic Medical Photography team at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.
The department is split between the two main campuses; the Queens Medical Centre, which includes the Nottingham Treatment Centre, and the City Hospital. The individual will be required to work on all sites, supporting many clinical specialties.
Main duties of the job
The selected candidate will be expected to undertake all aspects medical photography. Under the direction of the Senior Medical Photographer duties will include clinical photography, non-clinical photography, public relations photography as well as both clinical and non-clinical video all of which can be undertaken in a variety of settings throughout the Trust.
Candidates must hold a BSc in Medical Illustration or Post Graduate Certificate in Medical Photography or equivalent.
You must be a good team player whilst also being able to use your own initiative to problem solve and manage workflow. You must be able to work with minimum supervision, achieving a high, concise standard of work. Good communication skills are essential as you will be expected to liaise with both clinical and non-clinical staff and patients. The ability to interpret requests and offer professional and technical advice is key.
This is a demanding post which requires the candidate to take some emotional and distressing images. The candidate must be able to mobilise around both sites as this post requires staff to visit many clinics, wards, operating theatre and laboratories during a working day.
About us
With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details of the vacancy.
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Medical Illustration or similar related degree OR Graduate Certificate in Clinical Photography. Degree in photography (Trainee Position)
Desirable
- MSc / Post Graduate / BSc in Medical Illustration. Member of Institute of Medical Illustrators. Registered AHCS
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience working within Medical Photography. Demonstrate knowledge of clinical photographic techniques and protocols. Knowledge of consent, copyright and data protection in relation to Medical Illustration.
Desirable
- Experience Previous experience working within Medical Photography. Experience of: Image database systems Adobe Creative Suite Final Cut Pro X Digital image capture/manipulation/storage and output Use of MAC and PC Experience of video capture and editing in clinical and non-clinical settings..
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
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts
Address
QMC, City Hospital & Treatment Centre
Derby Road
Nottingham
NG7 2UH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)