Job Title: Medical Photographer
Start Date: ASAP
Expected to last: 3 Months with a possible extension
Job Type Temporary
Hours: 37.5 hours/ Monday - Friday
Band: 5 Location: East Grinstead
Pay Rate: £18 PAYE Inclusive of holiday pay
Job Summary:
As a Medical Photographer, you will provide high-quality photography, video, and graphic design services to support patient care, education, and communication. Work across various clinical areas and be responsible for both clinical and non-clinical photography.
Key Responsibilities:
Clinical Photography
1. Take professional photographs in areas such as theatres, clinics, wards, and specialist units (e.g. Burns, Maxillofacial, Ophthalmology).
2. Explain procedures and gain patient consent before taking photographs.
3. Reassure and support anxious or vulnerable patients, sometimes working with a chaperone.
4. Follow hospital policies and data protection rules when capturing and storing images.
5. Carry out specialist eye imaging techniques, including Fluorescein and OCT photography.
Non-Clinical Photography & Graphics
6. Produce photographs for staff profiles, promotional materials, research, and marketing.
7. Design and produce posters, leaflets, and other documents for hospital departments using software like Adobe InDesign and Photoshop.
8. Support the Trust’s marketing and communications with creative visual content.
Technology & Systems
9. Use image management software to upload and organise clinical photographs.
10. Operate and maintain specialist equipment like 3D scanners and audio-visual systems.
11. Assist with virtual clinics by uploading patient-submitted images.
Financial & Stock Management
12. Keep track of stock used in graphics/print work.
13. Ensure external work is correctly billed and costs are kept down.
14. Maintain accurate job records for invoicing.
Training & Development
15. Keep your technical knowledge and photography skills up to date.
16. Take part in regular training, mandatory courses, and staff appraisals.
17. Help maintain quality standards in the graphics work.
Working Relationships:
You’ll work closely with:
18. Patients and their families
19. Medical and surgical staff
20. Nursing and admin teams
21. External clients and suppliers
Person Specification:
Essential:
22. Degree or postgraduate qualification in Clinical Photography (or equivalent experience)
23. Eligible for registration with the AHCS
24. Strong camera and lighting skills
25. Good knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator)
26. Experience working independently in clinical settings
27. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
28. Organised, able to plan and prioritise work
Desirable:
29. Video production experience
30. Experience in design and print work
31. PR or promotional photography
Job reference number: YW-rtyq