Job overview
Responsible for providing all aspects of clinical photography for diagnosis, case records,education,research and publication.
Responsible for providing a general photographic support service for patient information,research,publication, educationand publicrelations.
To assist in the development of the clinical photographic service internally and withexternalcommissioning providers.
To support in the design and setting of standards for clinical and non-clinicalphotography across University Hospitals Sussex, with continuing responsibility fordelivery of high quality photographic work to clients’ specifications and deadlines,ensuringclient satisfaction.
Main duties of the job
The CMC has a need for a replacement qualified/trainee clinical photographer as a member of the team will be taking her full maternity leave allowance plus any accrued annual leave.
The CMC need maternity cover to maintain our current clinical commitments across the Trust.
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please note: This role does not meet the minimum criteria for visa sponsorship under the current UK immigration rules, which set specific salary and skill thresholds. As such, we are unable to provide sponsorship for this post. Applicants will therefore need to already have the right to work in the UK to be considered. We include this information at the outset to provide clarity and avoid unnecessary inconvenience for applicants.
If you are applying using a Graduate visa as your right to work, you must have a minimum of 18 months remaining on your visa at time of application.
1. Adherestounitprotocolsandpolicies
2. Is aware at all times of the requirements to follow GDPR and Caldicottrequirements with particular awareness of sensitivity of the images being producedand works within Trust guidelines and policies with regard to patient consent andconfidentialityto clinicalphotography.
3. CarriesresponsibilityforassessingGillickcompetencyofminorsandjudgingtheunderstanding of consent authorisation by the patient prior to undertakingphotography.
4. Provides advice and guidance in interpreting legislation and policy guidelines toTruststaffwhenrequiredregardingconsent,confidentialityandphotography.
5. Ensures correct archiving and labelling of digital images on central server. Controls access totheinformationinlinewithGPDR.
6. ManagesqualitycontrolandperformancereviewinconjunctionwithHeadofCMC.
7. Troubleshootday-to-dayon-siteissueswith staffandserviceusers.
8. Responsible for on-site colour management of monitors and peripheral devices toensureaccuracyof clinicalrecords.
9. Responsible for the safe use, maintenance and storage of valuable digital cameraandvideo equipment.
10. Responsible for on-site stock control of photography and other materials as agreedwith teammanager.
11. Actsas role modelandadvisortolessexperienced staff.
12. Supportsseniorstafftocreateasuitable,supportiveandsafeteamenvironment.
13. Supervisesplacementstudentswithinthephotographicsectionofthedepartmentasappropriate.
14. Ensuresdailyteam wellbeing is assessed and supported and that weekly huddlestakeplace.
15. Participates teammeetingsintheabsenceoftheHeadofCMC.
Person specification
Registration
Essential criteria
16. Registered with The Academy for Healthcare Science
Qualifications
Essential criteria
17. Clinical photography Post Grad Cert
Qualifications
Essential criteria
18. Evidence of having undertaken Clinical Photography Qualification
Desirable criteria
19. Registered with AHCS
20. Experience working as a Qualified Clinical Photographer
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Essential criteria
21. Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
22. Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
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Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.
DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check. We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.
Skilled Worker Visa: Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for the roles that meet the Visa and Immigrations eligibility criteria. For further information please visit the gov.uk website searching for Skilled Worker. It is your responsibility as the applicant to ensure that you meet this criteria.
UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications