The Medical Illustration Photography Service are seeking an enthusiastic individual to join their team at Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust .
Th e candidate should have a degree in Photography or equivalent knowledge and experience of digital photography. They will contribute towards the provision of a high-quality service to the Trust. A considerable amount of work is undertaken in the studio but also in our wards, clinics and operating theatres.
The successful candidate must be a team player but also able to use their own initiative and work on their own when required. Ophthalmic photography experience would be an advantage but is not essential, as ongoing training in this area of the department will be provided. We provide a photography service over three Hospital sites in the Sandwell and West Birmingham area as well as a variety of local Community GP practices so having your own transport would be preferable as the role will involve cross site and community working .
The successful applicant will be required to be registered with AHCS (Academy for Health Care Sciences) or working towards. If registration is yet to be achieved, the band for this post will be band 5 (ANNEX U) .
**Previous applicants need not apply**
1. Undertake clinical photography with speed, dexterity and accuracy in the studio and on location including wards, outpatient's clinics, operating theatres, mortuary etc. within Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust and at other associated sites.
2. Photography of pathology specimens.
3. General ophthalmic photography using a retinal fundus camera
4. Diabetic retinal screening photography using a non-mydriatic camera.
5. To provide basic advice and guidance in interpreting legislation and policy guidelines
to Trust staff when required, regarding consent, confidentiality and photography.
1. Ensure that the work passing through the department is of a highly professional nature
and that the rules of confidentiality are adhered to at all times.
1. Maintain quality and standards within the department.
2. To support the Medical Illustration Service in advancing departmental, divisional and
Trust objectives.
1. To provide advice and explanation of photographic procedures to patients/relatives, some of whom are emotionally volatile or whose first language is not English.
2. To use tact and diplomacy when discussing with distressed patients/relatives the need to co-operate with the photographic procedure, especially during invasive techniques or highly charged, emotional situations i.e. child abuse, foetal deaths, A&E/ITU
emergencies.
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serves Birmingham and the Black Country – one of the country's most culturally diverse areas. It's a friendly and welcoming place – a place where you can belong, and a place where you can grow.
We care for our patients, we care about our population, and we care about our people.
Our values – Ambition, Respect and Compassion – are at the heart of who we are. They guide us every step of the way; how we work with each other, and how we look after our patients and their families; how we respect and value the rich diversity of our team and our community.
Our Trust has always aspired to be more than a hospital, more than a healthcare provider. Our purpose is to "Improve the Life Chances and Health Outcomes of our Population." It is what inspires, drives, and unites us every day. It's what makes us unique.
We want working at SWB to feel like more than just a job. We want our Trust to be a place where you can feel you belong. A place where you feel happy, safe, and rewarded. A place where you can develop your career in whatever way you choose. When we say we're 'with you all the way' we want you to know that we mean it. Visit the SWB website to find out more about our ambitions and people plans.
For further details of the role please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification
For further details of the role please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification