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: GBP18 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
Take professional photographs in areas such as theatres, clinics, wards, and specialist units (e.g. Burns, Maxillofacial, Ophthalmology).
Explain procedures and gain patient consent before taking photographs.
Reassure and support anxious or vulnerable patients, sometimes working with a chaperone.
Follow hospital policies and data protection rules when capturing and storing images.
Carry out specialist eye imaging techniques, including Fluorescein and OCT photography.
Non–Clinical Photography & Graphics
Produce photographs for staff profiles, promotional materials, research, and marketing.
Design and produce posters, leaflets, and other documents for hospital departments using software like Adobe InDesign and Photoshop.
Support the Trust s marketing and communications with creative visual content.
Technology & Systems
Use image management software to upload and organise clinical photographs.
Operate and maintain specialist equipment like 3D scanners and audio–visual systems.
Assist with virtual clinics by uploading patient–submitted images.
Financial & Stock Management
Keep track of stock used in graphics/print work.
Ensure external work is correctly billed and costs are kept down.
Maintain accurate job records for invoicing.
Training & Development
Keep your technical knowledge and photography skills up to date.
Take part in regular training, mandatory courses, and staff appraisals.
Help maintain quality standards in the graphics work.
Working Relationships:
You ll work closely with:
Patients and their families
Medical and surgical staff
Nursing and admin teams
External clients and suppliers
Person Specification:
Essential:
Degree or postgraduate qualification in Clinical Photography (or equivalent experience)
Eligible for registration with the AHCS
Strong camera and lighting skills
Good knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator)
Experience working independently in clinical settings
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Organised, able to plan and prioritise work
Desirable:
Video production experience
Experience in design and print work
PR or promotional photography
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