Clinical Photographer
Closing date: 09 June 2026
We are recruiting for a Clinical Photographer who shares our vision to be trusted to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service to our patients.
The Department of Clinical Photography and Illustration (DCPI), based at Lister Hospital in Stevenage, invites you to join its experienced and motivated team, delivering day‑to‑day operational services including clinical photography, non‑clinical photography, video, and illustration (graphic design) to the Trust and other allied agencies.
You will also be required to participate in an out‑of‑hours on‑call service.
Our values are Include, Respect and Improve. It is important that you understand and refer to our values during your recruitment process and beyond.
Main duties
The Clinical Photographer supports all clinical specialities, including Plastic Surgery, Dermatology, Oral Surgery, ENT, and Paediatrics (including sudden infant death and non‑accidental injury). Responsibilities include taking photographs in the studio, operating theatres, mortuary, outpatient clinics, and on wards. Illustration (graphic design) and video are now major components of the DCPI's remit, and the Clinical Photographer will be expected to fully participate using industry standard software such as Adobe Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator.
About us
East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust offers a range of general and specialist services across six hospitals. Our 6,000 dedicated staff ensure our patients receive the best care.
The Trust operates:
* The Lister Hospital, Stevenage
* New Queen Elizabeth II (New QEII), Welwyn Garden City
* Hertford County, Hertford
We are committed to flexible working patterns and a positive work‑life balance for our employees.
Person specification
Qualifications / Training
* Post‑Graduate Certificate in Clinical Photography or equivalent.
* Registration as a Medical Illustrator on the AHCS Register (Academy for Healthcare Science).
* Professional Member of the Institute of Medical Illustrators.
* Ability to travel between sites.
Previous Experience
* Relevant experience in clinical photography.
* Relevant experience in non‑clinical photography.
* Relevant experience in graphic design.
* Relevant experience in video.
Skills
* Competent in all aspects of clinical and non‑clinical photography and graphic design.
* Advanced keyboard and computer skills, including desktop publishing, word processing, database systems for clinical photography, spreadsheet creation and image manipulation.
* Ability to prioritise workload and respond to urgent requests, such as theatre calls.
* Empathy for patients when dealing with sensitive issues, including child abuse and obtaining images of an intimate nature.
* Strong communication, interpersonal and organisational skills with attention to detail.
* Commitment to producing the highest quality clinical photography in accordance with national protocols (IMI guidelines), departmental guidelines, and CPD requirements.
* Competent in video production.
* Proficiency in Waba MIM (Trust’s Medical Image Management System) and WMP (Trust’s clinical photography mobile applications).
Knowledge
* Fully conversant in patient confidentiality, consent, Data Protection, Child Protection, Access to Health Records and the Freedom of Information Act.
* Good knowledge of digital photography, video and graphic design.
* Good knowledge of medical terminology, physiology and anatomy.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Remuneration
£32,073 to £39,043 per annum, plus on‑call arrangement.
East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust.
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