Job overview
We are looking for a dynamic and driven AHCP registered Clinical Photographer, who is currently working at a band 5 level, or a current band 6 who is seeking a new challenge.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible and motivated autonomous Clinical Photography Practitioner, possessing a high level of technical competence in all modalities within clinical photography, with excellent communication skills.
The post holder will undertake both clinical and some non-clinical/graphics duties and will be responsible for the clinical support, with some line management responsibilities, of trainee clinical photographers and will rotate through Health Board locations as required.
The role is demanding, so a flexible approach is essential. You will need to be an effective leader and role model and able to manage your workload and prioritise effectively.
In return, the successful candidate will be supported to develop their leadership ability and managerial skills.
Main duties of the job
The job holder will practice as a Senior Clinical Photographer, will monitor the quality and oversee the imaging training of junior Medical Illustration staff.
Working for our organisation
We believe staff are our best asset and we want 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 or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placements and 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 that our 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
The post holder will 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 and will:
• Assist in the development of the clinical photographic service internally and with external commissioning providers.
• Work closely with the photographic manager in the supervision of the clinical photographers and trainees and maintenance of
service including quality control and performance review for those involved in the service. To assist in the training and mentoring
of HEIW trainee clinical photographers.
• Working with a team of clinical photographers to provide a clinical photography service to SBUHB.
• Producing clinical photographic images to assist in diagnosis, for patient records, education, research, and publication purposes.
• Assisting the head of clinical photography and medical illustration in developing departmental strategy.
• Assisting in the training and mentoring of HEIW Trainee Clinical Photographers.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. Possess a 1st degree in photography or related media subject or equivalent experience
Desirable criteria
2. Leadership Management training / qualification
Experience
Essential criteria
3. Hold a post-graduate qualification in Clinical Photography / Medical Illustration
Registration
Essential criteria
4. A member of the Academy for Healthcare Science (AHCS) voluntary register
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.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
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.
Welsh language skills are desirable