Job summary
As a Clinical Photographer, you will be providing a high-quality photographic service for one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust. You will work as part of a progressive, collaborative team providing standardised clinical photographs for medical records, teaching and publication.In addition, you will provide corporate and public relations photographs for the Trusts Communications Team that can appear on the Trust's social media channels, the BBC, Oxford Mail and beyond.
The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury. OMI primarily cover the John Radcliffe, Churchill and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre which are within walking distance of each other.
As part of the application process, you are required to email pdfs of your best work (or a link to your online portfolio) to [email protected] We are looking to see an up-to-date folio with a wide range of photographic skills that show attention to detail, technical expertise and a variety of lighting techniques.
Main duties of the job
Clinical Photographers provide comprehensive, standardised high quality clinical photographs which form as part of patients' medical records, (and with consent) teaching and publication.
Day to day, Clinical Photographers work either from a dedicated clinical photography studio, on the wards, in surgical theatre or outpatient clinics. No two days are the same.
Clinical Photographers photograph a range of clinical subjects such as (but not limited to):
- Dermatological conditions
- Chronic wounds
- Non-accidental injuries / safeguarding enquiries
- Dental / facial reconstructions
- Photographs during surgical procedures
- Pre and post operative surgery
Clinical Photographers at Oxford Medical Illustration also provide high quality public relation images for the Trusts communications team and external partners such as:
- Corporate events
- Award ceremonies
- Staff Portraits
- Good news stories
- Recruitment campaigns
- Stock imagery for the design team
About us
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. Find out more here www.ouh.nhs.uk
The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call thisDelivering Compassionate Excellenceand its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via theOUH YouTube channel.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description provided applies to qualified Clinical Photographers. If you are applying as a Trainee, you will receive a percentage of the band 5 salary and undertake on the job training (fully funded by Oxford Medical Illustration) to gain a Post Graduate Certificate in Clinical Photography as a condition of employment. Upon completion of the training we can guarantee a permanent contract.
We would like to see the following in Trainee applications:
- A degree in a photography related field (a requirement for the Post Graduate Certificate)
- An ability to demonstrate how you have previously worked with compassion and care within a work environment
- Entry level knowledge and understanding of the role and skills required to be a successful Clinical Photographer through self-lead research
- Examples of in depth computer literacy with a comprehensive knowledge of digital photography and image management software
- Any experience in a Clinical Photography department or working with patients in an NHS setting or related field
For more information about a career as a Clinical Photographer and the benefits of working in the NHS, please see supporting information.
Person Specification
Qualifications/ Education
Essential
- oA degree in Medical Illustration/Clinical Photography or a degree in Photography with additional Clinical Photography knowledge skills and experience
- oEvidence of continued professional development
Experience
Essential
- Experience of clinical, general and scientific photography Health and safety regulations Highly computer literacy and in depth knowledge of digital photography and image management software.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate a wide knowledge and understanding of clinical and general photographic techniques and procedures Sound knowledge of clinical conditions, anatomy and physiology.
- An ability to demonstrate when you have previously worked with compassion and care Proven ability in producing standardised and demonstrative clinical photographs Proven ability in producing Public Relations photographs.
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.
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 .
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 .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
John Radcliffe Hospital
Headley Way, Headington, Oxford. OX3 9DU
Oxford
OX39DU