A post has become available within our Medical Imaging Directorate for a qualified, experienced Senior Medical Photographer with NHS experience to assist and support the small Medical Photography team.
We are looking for an experienced, self‑motivated and highly organised individual to work within our existing team, helping to maintain the efficient running of the service.
You must have a flexible approach and be able to work under your own initiative.
You will need to be a dedicated team player who has the ability to work professionally at all times, even in a sometimes stressful environment.
Experience in all aspects of Ophthalmology photography is desirable, and experience using CRIS and PACS would be advantageous.
We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants.
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for providing a comprehensive, high‑quality Medical Illustration Service to Barnsley Hospital, including clinical photography, general photography, image management, video production for patient records, research, education, publication and public relations.
You will provide a comprehensive diagnostic digital ophthalmic retinal photography service, including fundus oculi and fluorescein angiography at the Alhambra Centre which is located in Barnsley Town Centre, part of the Health on the High Street initiative.
It is essential that you have the experience to provide a comprehensive range of medical photography procedures without supervision both within the department in a dedicated studio and in clinics, wards, theatres and the Alhambra Centre according to a patient’s clinical urgency.
You will need to be an effective communicator with the ability to liaise with many different stakeholders both internal and external to the Trust in order to maintain our high standards and support the continued development of the Medical Photography service.
Knowledge and Awareness
* Knowledge of practical lighting techniques in a variety of environments.
* Advanced knowledge of digital photography, image processing, colour management and design trends.
* Advanced knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom.
* Advanced computer skills, image manipulation, secure storage, encrypting and printing of clinical and non‑clinical images.
* Awareness of health and safety requirements.
* Experience with Adobe InDesign.
* Videography and video editing.
Skills and abilities
* Skills in ophthalmic imaging including FFA and forensic photography.
* Ability to work effectively within a team.
* Good interpersonal skills.
* Good written and verbal communication skills.
* Ability to use own initiative and organise own workload when required.
* Excellent organizational skills.
* Ability to work under pressure and in difficult conditions.
* Skills in dermoscopy, IR photography, cross‑polarising photography and intra‑oral photography.
Experience
* High standard of practical Medical Photography skills.
* UK hospital experience.
* Ophthalmic experience, including FFA.
Qualifications
* Degree in Medical Photography or equivalent.
* Participation in CPD, with a personal portfolio of development consistently maintained.
* Current IMI, or AHCS registration.
* Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Photography.
* Membership of the Ophthalmic Imaging Association.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will only be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.
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