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Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry, Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • Creative Arts & Fashion
    Media & Journalism
  • Sheffield

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  • You should have a Photography degree or BSc in Medical Illustration, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • You will conduct clinical photography across various hospital settings, manage patient records, manipulate images, and ensure compliance with departmental policies while collaborating with patients and medical staff.

Requirements

  • We are looking for a motivated photographer who ideally holds a Degree in Photography or a BSc in Medical Illustration or the PGCert in clinical photography.
  • The successful candidate will be a good team member as well as having the ability to use their own initiative and work with minimum supervision, achieving the required quality standards in their work.
  • Good communication skills, liaison with medical and other hospital staff, and an ability to interpret requests and offer professional and technical advice are essential.
  • This vacancy is advertised on a fixed term contract basis for a period of a maximum of 10 months due to maternity leave of the substantive post holder.
  • The fixed term contract status of the post holder will be reviewed in accordance with the Trust's legal obligations regarding fixed term contracts and statutory maternity provisions.
  • You will be working with a wide range of patients and medical professions so excellent communication skills is essential.

Responsibilities

  • As a Medical Photographer working at STH you would be expected to undertake a wide range of clinical photography at all of the hospital sites that we cover.
  • You would be travelling to wards and outpatient settings to undertake photography as well as working in the studio which is situated within the radiology department at the Royal Hallamshire hospital.
  • You would also be responsible for uploading and manipulating images and maintaining accurate patients records and making sure that departmental policies are followed at all times.
  • You will be working with a wide range of patients and medical professions so excellent communication skills is essential.
  • Medical Photography is part of the Medical Imaging and Medical Physics directorate which is the largest service directorate within the trust.
  • The department currently comprises of 10 photographers and 1 clinical videographer.
  • The department provides a clinical photography and media service throughout the hospitals in Sheffield, and, under service level agreements, to Sheffield Children’s Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and to Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
  • The department is widely used across all clinical specialities including Dental, Plastic surgery, Dermatology, Paediatrics, Diabetic foot, Wound and Tissue Viability, ENT, Orthopaedic and general Surgical Services and offering clinical and scientific medical photography support to clinical trials.

FAQs

What is the job title for the position being advertised?

The job title for the position being advertised is Medical Photographer.

Is this position full-time or part-time?

This position is part-time.

What is the duration of the fixed term contract?

The fixed term contract will last for a maximum of 10 months due to the maternity leave of the substantive post holder.

What qualifications are preferred for this role?

The preferred qualifications include a Degree in Photography, a BSc in Medical Illustration, or a PGCert in clinical photography.

Will the Medical Photographer need to travel?

Yes, the Medical Photographer may need to travel to various units or institutions for which the Medical Photography Department has service provision responsibility.

What kind of work will the Medical Photographer be doing?

The Medical Photographer will undertake a wide range of clinical photography at hospital sites, work in wards and outpatient settings, and handle tasks related to image uploading, manipulation, and maintaining patient records.

What skills are essential for this position?

Good communication skills, the ability to work as part of a team, use initiative, and interpret requests while offering professional and technical advice are essential.

Who can I contact for more information regarding this position?

For more information, you can contact Louise McCann, Interim Medical Photography Manager at louise.mccann3@nhs.net or call 01142711929. You can also reach out to senior medical photographers Charlie Shepherd and Robert Salthouse for further information.

What departments or specialties will the Medical Photographer work with?

The Medical Photographer will work with various clinical specialties including Dental, Plastic surgery, Dermatology, Paediatrics, Diabetic foot, Wound and Tissue Viability, ENT, Orthopaedic and General Surgical Services, among others.

Does the Trust provide any support for professional development?

Yes, the Trust commits to professional development and offers excellent benefits for its staff.

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Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Mission & Purpose

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. We provide a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Sheffield, as well as specialist care for patients from further afield, including cancer, spinal cord injuries, renal and cardiothoracic services. In addition to community health services, the Trust comprises five of Yorkshire’s best known teaching hospitals. The Royal Hallamshire Hospital The Northern General Hospital Charles Clifford Dental Hospital Weston Park Cancer Hospital Jessop Wing Maternity Hospital The Trust has a history of high quality care, clinical excellence and innovation in medical research. The Trust has been awarded the title of ‘Hospital Trust of the Year’ in the Good Hospital Guide three times in five years and we are proud to be in the top 20% of NHS Trusts for patient satisfaction. We strive to promote a culture of continuous quality improvement and encourage our staff to innovate and adopt ‘best practice’ in order to deliver the highest standard of care to our patients.