Job summary
We are looking for a highly motivated individual to join our busy and progressive Medical Illustration department, to fulfil the role of deputy/senior medical photographer. You will be joining a team who are committed to providing a specialised Clinical and Ophthalmic diagnostic photography service to the various hospitals that form part of the Northern Care Alliance.The clinical photography service provides services to all clinical specialties, across all 4 sites incorporating: Salford Royal Hospital, The Royal Oldham Hospital, Fairfield General Hospital and Rochdale Infirmary. Additionally Ophthalmic services are delivered at Oldham ICC. Medical Illustration also provides a clinical photography service for tissue viability vascular and podiatry across the organisation.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate is expected to hold a BSC in Clinical Photography & have relevant expertise and experience within this profession and experience at supervisory/team leader level; you will also be expected to have specialist knowledge in all relevant aspects of clinical and ophthalmic photography and preferably video editing skills and be prepared to work across all sites to support the needs of the business.
You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the clinical photography team, which consists of four Band 5 photographers and report to the Medical Illustration Manager. Your role will also be to deputise for the Medical Illustration Manager when required.
The candidate must have excellent communication and people skills ability and be able to empower team members, supporting the Medical Illustration Manager in delivering an efficient professional clinical photography imaging service trust wide.
About us
The Diagnostics and Pharmacy Group is part of the Northern Care Alliance (NCA), one of the largest NHS organisations in the country. A place of science, innovation and transformational thinking, the Diagnostic and Pharmacy Group unites Radiology, Pathology and Pharmacy services across the NCA to create a cooperative group committed to delivering safe, consistent, and high-quality care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Registration
Essential
* Member of IMI
Desirable
* Academy of Healthcare Science
Essential Qualifications
Essential
* Recent supervisory experience/team leader/management role.
* Recent specialist knowledge in diagnostic retinal photography/imaging with minimum of 3 years' experience
* Full UK Driving License; and use of a car
Desirable
* Qualified member of a professional body such as IMI
* Degree in Clinical Photography PGC or relevant experience
* Knowledge of colour calibration and desktop printing
* Minimum 3 years Experience
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Essential
* Extensive experience in digital photography/imaging and file conversion and manipulation.
* Extensive experience in Retinal imaging
* Good communication skills
* Experience and up to date knowledge of Adobe, Microsoft, Apple operating systems and digital image editing.
* A sound knowledge of clinical governance, data protection, Caldicott principles, consent and copyright.
Desirable
* Recent knowledge/experience of video editing, using Final Cut Pro, etc editing suites/programmes.
* Knowledge of colour calibration and desktop printing.
Person Specification
Registration
Essential
* Member of IMI
Desirable
* Academy of Healthcare Science
Essential Qualifications
Essential
* Recent supervisory experience/team leader/management role.
* Recent specialist knowledge in diagnostic retinal photography/imaging with minimum of 3 years' experience
* Full UK Driving License; and use of a car
Desirable
* Qualified member of a professional body such as IMI
* Degree in Clinical Photography PGC or relevant experience
* Knowledge of colour calibration and desktop printing
* Minimum 3 years Experience
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Essential
* Extensive experience in digital photography/imaging and file conversion and manipulation.
* Extensive experience in Retinal imaging
* Good communication skills
* Experience and up to date knowledge of Adobe, Microsoft, Apple operating systems and digital image editing.
* A sound knowledge of clinical governance, data protection, Caldicott principles, consent and copyright.
Desirable
* Recent knowledge/experience of video editing, using Final Cut Pro, etc editing suites/programmes.
* Knowledge of colour calibration and desktop printing.
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Additional information
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Employer details
Employer name
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Oldham Hospital
Rochdale Road
Oldham
OL1 2JH
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