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Trainee Clinical Photographer-Clinical Photography & Illustration

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East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust

2mo ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Healthcare
    Creative Arts & Fashion

AI generated summary

  • You need a relevant degree, strong photography portfolio, experience with Adobe software, excellent communication skills, time management, ethical understanding, and adaptability in clinical settings.
  • You will support clinical photography and illustration, capturing images across specialties, creating graphics, and following ethical practices and guidelines. Training will be provided.

Requirements

  • - A relevant degree or equivalent qualification in photography or a related field.
  • - A strong portfolio demonstrating technical skills in clinical or non-clinical photography.
  • - Experience with industry standard software such as Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator.
  • - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • - Ability to work under pressure and manage time effectively.
  • - A commitment to delivering high-quality service and patient care.
  • - Understanding of ethical practices in medical photography.
  • - Willingness to undertake training in-house to address any gaps in knowledge or skills.
  • - Flexibility to adapt to changing demands and work in various clinical environments.

Responsibilities

  • As a Trainee Clinical Photographer you will provide support to the Department of Clinical Photography & Illustration (DCPI).
  • Contributing to the delivery of a day-to-day operational cost effective and efficient service including clinical photography, non-clinical photography, video and illustration (graphic design), to the Trust and other allied agencies.
  • The Trainee Clinical Photographer supports all clinical specialities including Plastic Surgery, Dermatology, Oral Surgery, ENT and Paediatrics (including sudden infant death and non-accidental injury), taking photographs in the studio, operating theatres, mortuary, outpatient clinics and on the wards.
  • Illustration (graphic design) and video have now become a major part of the DCPI’s remit, and the Clinical Photographer will be expected to fully participate in this work using industry standard software e.g. Adobe Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator.
  • To support the department in the delivery of a comprehensive and professional Clinical Photography and Illustration service.
  • Training in-house will be provided in all aspects which the photographer is not fully conversant with.
  • Responsibilities include participating in the delivery of a comprehensive clinical photography service to all specialties using standard operating procedures, adapted from the Institute of Medical Illustrators (IMI) National Guidelines and ensuring ethical practices are followed.

FAQs

What is the role of a Trainee Clinical Photographer?

The Trainee Clinical Photographer provides support to the Department of Clinical Photography & Illustration (DCPI) by contributing to clinical photography, non-clinical photography, video, and graphic design services for the Trust and allied agencies.

What types of specialities will I be working with as a Trainee Clinical Photographer?

You will support various clinical specialties including Plastic Surgery, Dermatology, Oral Surgery, ENT, and Paediatrics, taking photographs in various settings such as studios, operating theatres, mortuaries, outpatient clinics, and wards.

Is training provided for this role?

Yes, in-house training will be provided for all aspects of the role that the photographer may not be fully conversant with.

What software will I need to use in this position?

You will be expected to use industry-standard software such as Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator for graphic design and illustration tasks.

Are there opportunities for flexible working in this role?

Yes, we are committed to supporting a positive work-life balance and will consider flexible working patterns, balancing requests against service needs.

How does the Trust ensure ethical practices in clinical photography?

The Trainee Clinical Photographer will participate in delivering a comprehensive service following standard operating procedures adapted from the Institute of Medical Illustrators (IMI) National Guidelines to ensure ethical practices are upheld.

Who can I contact for further details about the role?

For further details or to arrange an informal visit, you can contact Vicki Holmes, the Clinical Photography & Illustration Manager, at vicki.holmes4@nhs.net.

What values are emphasized within the organization?

The core values emphasized are Include, Respect, and Improve, and employees are encouraged to embrace these values throughout their work and recruitment process.

What hospitals does the East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust operate?

The Trust operates several hospitals, including The Lister Hospital in Stevenage, New Queen Elizabeth II in Welwyn Garden City, Hertford County in Hertford, and Mount Vernon Cancer Centre in Northwood.

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East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust

We provide hospital care at the Lister, Hertford County, New QEII hospitals and the Mount Vernon Cancer Centre.

Science & Healthcare
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
2000
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust provides healthcare services across hospitals in East and North Hertfordshire. They offer a wide range of services, including emergency care, elective surgery, and specialist treatments. Their mission is to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care, aiming to enhance the health and well-being of their community and focuses on providing safe, effective, and compassionate care to meet the diverse needs of the people they serve.