Main area Clinical Photography Grade Band 5 *Annex 21 Contract 18 months (Fixed term until end February 2027 due to funding) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 130-ACS085-0725
Employer Swansea Bay University Health Board Employer type NHS Site Morriston Hospital, Swansea Bay UHB Town Swansea Salary £30,420 - £37,030 per annum *year 1 (70%) year 2 (75%) Salary period Yearly Closing 15/07/2025 23:59 Interview date 06/08/2025
Trainee Clinical Photographer
Band 5 *Annex 21
Welcome toSwansea BayUniversity Health Board. We welcome applications from people who share our values: caring for each other, working together and always improving.
Swansea BayUniversity Health Board reserve the right to close this vacancy after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post.
Prior consideration for this vacancy will be given to staff currently awaiting redeployment and we therefore reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any stage.
Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the living wage of £12.60 per hour - £24,638 per annum.
This temporary top up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2025/26 is confirmed.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Job overview
THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT UNTIL FEBRUARY 2027 DUE TO funding.
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR THE SECONDMENT POSITION, YOU MUST OBTAIN PERMISSION FROM YOUR CURRENT LINE MANAGER PRIOR TO APPLYING FOR THIS POST’
The Department of Medical Illustration provides a high quality photographic imaging service to support the care of patients, diagnosis and training within Swansea Bay University Health Board. The post will be based at Morriston hospital, home to the Welsh Centre for Burns and Plastics, from where we provide a Health Board-wide service.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed photography graduate to join our department as part of a hard working team. We cover a range of specialities across Swansea Bay UHB some of which include Burns and Plastics, Dermatology, Ophthalmology, Maxillofacial and Orthodontics and Wound Care. We also provide a Graphic Design service, Videography and 3D imaging.
The Trainee Clinical Photographer (Band 5 Annex 21) will be working towards gaining skills and experience to be competent in meeting the duties and responsibilities detailed in this job description. This will enable them to be eligible to apply for a qualified Band 5 Clinical Photographer position.
Main duties of the job
To work in a team of clinical photographers to produce clinical photographs / video to aid patient care, diagnosis, teaching, research, and publications.
The post holder will provide a range of photographic knowledge and skills to support a variety of multidisciplinary teams, across a range of clinical specialties within the organisation. Working in a variety of clinical environments, the post holder will use a combination of standardised and non-standardised photographic techniques.
Working for our organisation
We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for a detailed outline of the job requirements. This is available for you bilingually, in English and Welsh.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
The trainee will undertake the Level 7 Diploma in Clinical Photography, which will require the individual to commit to additional hours outside of the working day to complete the qualification.
For an informal discussion please contact Belinda Waters, Medical Illustration Department, Morriston Hospital on 01792 70388
Person specification
Essential Qualifications & Knowledge
* Honours degree in Photography related subject
* Demonstrate knowledge of clinical photography practice in a range of clinical environments
* Knowledge of the range of services, equipment and software used in wider medical illustration practice
* Knowledge of consent, confidentiality, copyright, Mental Capacity Act, Data Protection and GDPR and other relevant legislation in relation to clinical photography practice
* Understanding of equality and diversity issues and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
* Possess an Honours degree or equivalent qualifications, in photography or a relevant media related subject that has a focus on photography
* Alternatively, learners must have a minimum of two years’ relevant professional photographic work experience
* Evidence of background research into the medical illustration profession and NHS
* Hold a postgraduate / level 7 qualification in Clinical Photography or Medical Illustration.
* A member of the Academy for Healthcare Science (AHCS) voluntary register for medical illustrators.
* Demonstrate some knowledge and understanding of current trends in the NHS and clinical photography profession.
Essential Aptitude and abilities
* Demonstrate a good level of technical skill in digital photography
* Demonstrate photographic skills in different environments including studio and on location
* Demonstrate skills in composition and visual perception
* Show a good level of computer literacy, particularly with digital imaging software
* Demonstrate good communication skills in a variety of settings and with a range of people.
* Demonstrate ability to work as a member of a team
* Demonstrate organisational skills.
* Show a desire for further personal and professional development and qualifications.
* Demonstrate photography skills in a range of subject matter, e.g. still-life photography and portraiture. Demonstrate control of lighting on location and in the studio
Swansea Bay University Health Board is committed to supporting its staff and processes to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing service users experience. In our commitment to increase the number of staff able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
Equality remains at the centre of the Health Boards policy-making, service delivery and employment practices. We value the diversity of our staff and welcome applications from people from protected groups under the Equality Act 2010, this specifically includes age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/reassignment, race, religion, disability, pregnancy and maternity and marriage and civil partnership.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and applications are welcomed from persons with disabilities. A disability will not prejudice your application. If you are unable to submit your application in the requested format because of a disability please contact the Recruitment Team, who will agree a more suitable way for you to apply. All disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria listed in the Person Specification will be invited to interview.
To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa, unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK. If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.
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This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Name Belinda Waters Job title Deputy Head of Department/Is-gydgysylltydd Adran Email address belinda.waters@wales.nhs.uk Telephone number 01792 703884
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