Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust (BHT) is an integrated provider of acute hospital and community services for people living in Buckinghamshire and the surrounding area.
We care for over half a million patients every year:
* Provide specialist spinal services at our world renowned National Spinal Injuries Centre at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, the birthplace of the Paralympics
* Nationally recognised for urology and skin cancer services
* Regional specialist centre for burns, plastic surgery, dermatology, stroke and cardiac services
* Deliver community services in health centres, schools, patients’ own homes, community hospitals and community hubs.
More than 6,500 people from different nations, cultures and backgrounds work for us.
We would be happy to discuss possible flexible working options. We strive to be a family friendly, inclusive employer.
Job overview
We are excited to be seeking an enthusiastic qualified clinical photographer to join our busy three site department. The Medical Photography and Video service for Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust is an evolving service that is rapidly growing to meet the changing needs of its patients and clinicians. The Trust comprises of three main hospitals; High Wycombe, Amersham and Stoke Mandeville with each site requiring skill and expertise in different specialties including (but not limited to) orthodontics, dermatology, plastics, spinal injuries and ENT. In addition, we also offer a limited service to our colleagues and patients in the community.
The post offered will be primarily based at Amersham Hospitals, where you will be supported by the Senior Photographers, Senior Videographer and Clinical Service Lead; although all team members are rotad to cover all three Trust sites.
You will have a minimum of 1 years’ experience in medical photography although consideration may be given to newly qualified candidates as appropriate training can be provided.
You will need to be able to demonstrate the ability to work innovatively and without supervision.
You will show an enthusiasm for clinical imaging and a willingness to learn new skills and techniques. The opportunity for a trainee position may be considered for candidates who do not hold the required PGCert in Clinical Photography.
Main duties of the job
To be responsible for providing high quality clinical photography for diagnosis, case records, education, research and publication across a wide range of specialities and disciplines.
To provide Telederm services across the Trust and engage with our AI supported diagnostic services.
Be responsible for providing a general photographic support service for patient information, research, publication, education and public relations.
To assist senior photographer team in provision of clinical video services.
To deputise for the Senior Clinical Photographer in their absence.
To engage with service developments and be an active member of the team when future planning takes place.
To be confident with patient interactions and to be able to work with empathy and consideration at all times.
What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
* As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
* We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.
* We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
Person specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
* Evidence of CPD
* Degree in Medical Illustration or degree in photography plus Post Graduate certificate
* Attendance at relevant short courses.
Experience
* Minimum 1 years experience of clinical photography
* Digital photography and related Specialist software applications
* Variety of experience within medical photography practice
SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE
* Clear concise oral and written communication skills in order to deal with a range of staff and patients.
* Ability to deal with complaints and different situations, e.g. under-taking photography for non-accidental injury.
* Ability to work under own initiative and part of a team.
* Ability to organise own time.
* A working knowledge of the hospital environment.
PPE requirements: Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust requires all colleagues to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with our infection prevention and control procedures.
COVID-19 and Flu vaccinations remain the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the viruses when working in our healthcare settings. We encourage our staff to be vaccinated when recommended.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
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