Clinical Photographer
Job overview
An enthusiastic and committed Clinical Photographer is required to join a busy team supplying a Medical Illustration service to The Royal Surrey County Hospital.
We provide a wide range of photography and video services to all clinical specialties including [but not limited to]: orthodontics and maxillo facial, dermatology, ophthalmology, ward photography and ENT.
Applicants will have a minimum of 3 months experience post qualification in medical photography, although newly qualified and experienced photographers may also be considered. You will need to be able to demonstrate the ability to work innovatively and without supervision and as well as having good organisational skills have the following:-
- BSc in Medical Illustration or equivalent
- An outstanding current portfolio
- Excellent Photoshop and IT skills
- Excellent communication skills
Main duties of the job
As a clinical photographer you will be providing a professional high quality digital photographic imaging service to the Trust for clinical records, teaching, medico legal and non-clinical purposes.
Working for our organisation
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career.Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.
We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh.We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.
Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years.There has never been a better time to join us.
Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
A video about the Royal Surrey - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R96pMboIYdo
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To assist in providing a professional, high quality digital photographic imaging and video service to the Trust(s) for clinical, teaching, medico-legal and non-clinical purposes.
Provide a professional high quality digital photographic imaging service to the Trust for clinical records, teaching, medico legal and non-clinical purposes.
Maintain an efficient workflow in the department, using initiative and self-management when necessary.
Work with the Medical Illustration Manager and other department staff to continually develop and improve the service provided.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria- Photographic qualification to degree level or equivalent level of experience. GCSE (or equivalent) English and Maths grade C
- Hold a post graduate qualification in medical photography
- Membership of the Institute of Medical Illustrators (IMI)
- Maintain registration with Academy for Healthcare Science
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria- Background in electronic (digital) photography and imaging
- Good knowledge of legislation covering patient confidentiality and data protection
- Experience of video filming and editing