Trainee Medical Photographer

Provide a high quality, cost effective comprehensive clinical photographic service for patient record, research, teaching and publication to clinicians and other health care professionals, across two sites. Provide a diagnostic digital retinal ophthalmic imaging service to the Trust. Provide high quality graphic and video service.

This is a 2-year fixed term training post. The successful candidate will complete the Postgraduate Certificate at Staffordshire University within this period of appointment to develop their career as a Medical Photographer and acquire professional registration with the AHCS (Academy Health Care Scientist) on successful completion of the postgraduate certificate.

To participate in all aspects of clinical photography and videography of adults and children in a variety of locations, in the photographic studio, on wards, in clinics and operating theatres, guided by local and national guidelines.

Under guidance/supervision, competently and routinely undertake ophthalmic imaging of patients in regular clinics using a variety of ophthalmic imaging techniques.

Production of large format posters, patient information leaflets and illustrative graphic assignments.

To enrol and complete the Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Photography within the training period of appointment.

Capture digital clinical photographic images and video images of patients in the studio and on location, for accurate recordings on a daily basis.

To participate in clinical research studies, in ophthalmology, orthopaedics and cancer modalities.

To competently and creatively handle general photographic assignments within the hospital setting.

Inputting confidential patient images in, CRIS (Computerised Radiology Information System) for health professions to view in PACS (Picture Archiving & Communication System).

To design and print posters in house, using Adobe Creative Suite

Trainee Medical Photographer

Medical Illustration Department

Band 5 (Annex 21). Two-year Fixed term Training Post

Calderdale & Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust is looking to appoint a full time Trainee Medical Photographer, who on completion of the post graduate training will become a qualified Band 5 Medical Photographer working within our small team, across Huddersfield and Halifax Hospital sites.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and cheerful team player, who is not only proficient in photography, but has a caring and empathic approach to our patients and can communicate with a wide range of health professionals.

If you would like to know more about this great opportunity to start a career in Medical Photography, please visit the Institute of Medical Illustrators websiteInstitute of Medical Illustrators. If you would like to visit the department for an informal chat, please contact Jane Armitage, Medical Illustration Manager.

jane.armitage@cht.nhs.uk

01484 342328

POST TITLE:
Trainee Medical Photographer

BAND:
Band 5 (Annex 21)

ACCOUNTABLE TO:
Medical Illustration Manager

RESPONSIBLE TO:
Senior Medical Photographer

LINE MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY FOR:
None

JOB OVERVIEW

Provide a high quality, cost effective comprehensive clinical photographic service for patient record, research, teaching and publication to clinicians and other health care professionals, across two sites. Provide a diagnostic digital retinal ophthalmic imaging service to the Trust. Provide high quality graphic and video service.

This is a 2-year fixed term training post. The successful candidate will complete the Postgraduate Certificate at Staffordshire University within this period of appointment to develop their career as a Medical Photographer and acquire professional registration with the AHCS (Academy Health Care Scientist) on successful completion of the postgraduate certificate.

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DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION AND MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

The postholder: -

• To participate in all aspects of clinical photography and videography of adults and children in a variety of locations, in the photographic studio, on wards, in clinics and operating theatres, guided by local and national guidelines.

Medical Illustration provides a service to wide range of modalities within the Trust, with an emphasis on Tissue Viability, Dermatology, Plastic Surgery, ENT (Ears, Nose & Throat) and adult & children’s safeguarding.

• Under guidance/supervision,
• competently and routinely undertake ophthalmic imaging of patients in regular clinics using a variety of ophthalmic imaging techniques.
• Production of large format posters, patient information leaflets and illustrative graphic assignments.
• To enrol and complete the Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Photography within the training period of appointment.

Clinical Duties

• Capture digital clinical photographic images and video images of patients in the studio and on location, for accurate recordings on a daily basis.
• Photograph patients using specialist ophthalmic imaging equipment and carry out procedures for diagnostic fluorescein angiography, indocyanine green angiography, optical coherence tomography, slit lamp and fundus imaging.
• To gain a level of expertise to recognise medical conditions and surgical procedures and demonstrate the visual appearance for documentation.
• Undertake appropriate photographic examinations as requested by clinicians, referring questionable requests to the Senior Medical Photographer.
• To participate in clinical research studies, in ophthalmology, orthopaedics and cancer modalities.
• Respect the patient’s confidentiality, dignity and cultural differences at all times, during photographic sessions.
• To carry out medico-legal photography for the Trust, solicitors, criminal injury cases and the police.
• To competently and creatively handle general photographic assignments within the hospital setting.
• To be fully conversant with all forms of image process and printing, the use of multimedia software packages and digital image management and working knowledge of colour management.
• Inputting confidential patient images in, CRIS (Computerised Radiology Information System) for health professions to view in PACS (Picture Archiving & Communication System).
• To design and print posters in house, using Adobe Creative Suite
• Have the ability to interpret client’s requirements and give advice on page layout, colour and design of posters, leaflets and graphic­ work.
• Communicate effectively with a diverse range of healthcare staff, patients, public sector personnel, on a daily basis, in the form of verbal and electronic communication
• The ability to work cheerfully and effectively as part of a team, under pressure, to meet constant deadlines is essential.

.This job description is an outline only and is not definitive or restrictive in any way. It will be regularly reviewed and may be amended in the light of changing circumstances following consultation with the post holder.