Job overview
We are seeking an experienced Medical & Ophthalmic Photographer to join our expanding team at York Hospital.
This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced department in a diverse role. Supporting a range of clinical specialities, whilst also overseeing and developing our existing Ophthalmic Imaging team. This is a varied position which requires clinical tasks to be undertaken alongside management work so the successful applicant would desirably have experience in line management along with strong prioritisation and time management skills.
The main base of this role is at York Hospital, with travel to York Community Stadium as required. The postholder will work alongside an experienced Senior Medical & Ophthalmic Photographer at York to share line management duties of the current team, consisting of eight band 4 Ophthalmic Imaging Technicians and one band 5 Ophthalmic Photographer.
The successful applicant will have a recognised relevant qualification or equivalent experience in clinical photography and be a registered with the Academy for Healthcare Science (or registerable). If the PgCert in Clinical Photography is not yet obtained, a willingness to undertake this course is essential.
The successful applicant will possess strong technical skills, using their experience and judgment to achieve the most accurate photographs for each condition. Leadership and change management experience would be beneficial.
Interviews will be held in York on Monday 3rd November
Main duties of the job
1. Running a medical photography service in accordance with IMI guidelines and regulations such as Data Protection Act 2018. This includes providing clinical and non-clinical photographs and videos using a DSLR for patient records, clinical trials, legal work, teaching and publication.
2. Photograph a range of conditions of inpatients on the wards or in Theatre and outpatients in the studio from many specialties, such as Tissue viability, ENT and Dermatology.
3. Line managing and developing a small, established team of Ophthalmic Imaging Technicians and an Ophthalmic Photographer.
4. Ensuring management tasks are dealt with in a timely manner and with a good attention to detail e.g. rota, appraisals, absence management, payroll etc.
5. Undertaking specialist Ophthalmic Imaging procedures including OCT, fundus photography, Fluorescein Angiography, anterior segment photography, extra-ocular imaging and other advanced techniques.
6. Delivering training and mentorship to staff to support professional growth and maintain high standards of patient care.
7. Consistently ensuring compliance with data protection, consent and confidentiality standards in line with national guidelines and local policies.
The ideal applicant will be an experienced, personable and passionate Ophthalmic and Medical Photographer. They will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to deliver tailored patient care under a variety of conditions which may sometimes be distressing.
Working for our organisation
Trust Information Pack:
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
8. Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
9. 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
10. A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
11. Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
12. NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
13. An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
14. Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance through a range of provider
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact:
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
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Person specification
Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential criteria
15. PgCert in Clinical Photography (or equivalent experience and willingness to undertake).
Desirable criteria
16. IMI registration
17. AHCS registration
18. Photography Degree
Experience & Knowledge Required
Essential criteria
19. Experienced Medical Photographer
20. Experience in Ophthalmic Imaging
21. Previous experience using Heidelberg to it’s full capacity including FFA/ICG.
22. Computer literacy in packages such as Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint.
Desirable criteria
23. Line management experience
24. Certification for Ophthalmic research studies.
Aptitude & Personal Qualities
Essential criteria
25. Self-motivated
26. A desire to provide a high quality service
27. Ability to maintain a professional approach, frequently under stressful/distressing situations.
Skills & Attributes
Essential criteria
28. Good dexterity and ability to carry and manoeuvre photography equipment.
29. Cheerful, approachable disposition.
30. Good organisational skills.
31. Ability to communicate effectively with a multi-disciplinary team.
32. Time management skills.
33. Self-disciplined/motivated to function independently, but also able to motivate others.