Job Description
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: £18 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