Senior Medical & Ophthalmic Photographer
We are seeking an experienced Medical & Ophthalmic Photographer to join our expanding team at York Hospital. This is a fast-paced role supporting a range of clinical specialties while overseeing and developing the Ophthalmic Imaging team. The position combines clinical tasks with management duties, ideally including line management experience and strong prioritisation and time management skills.
The main base of this role is at York Hospital, with travel to York Community Stadium as required. The postholder will share line management duties of the current team (eight band 4 Ophthalmic Imaging Technicians and one band 5 Ophthalmic Photographer) with an experienced Senior Medical & Ophthalmic Photographer at York.
The successful applicant will have a recognised relevant qualification or equivalent experience in clinical photography and be registered with the Academy for Healthcare Science (or registerable). If the PgCert in Clinical Photography is not yet obtained, a willingness to undertake this course is essential.
The successful applicant will possess strong technical skills, using experience and judgement to achieve the most accurate photographs for each condition. Leadership and change management experience would be beneficial.
Interviews will be held in York on Monday 3rd November.
Responsibilities
* Running a medical photography service in accordance with IMI guidelines and regulations, such as the Data Protection Act 2018. This includes providing clinical and non-clinical photographs and videos using a DSLR for patient records, clinical trials, legal work, teaching and publication.
* Photograph a range of conditions of inpatients on the wards or in Theatre and outpatients in the studio from many specialties, such as Tissue viability, ENT and Dermatology.
* Line managing and developing a small, established team of Ophthalmic Imaging Technicians and an Ophthalmic Photographer.
* Ensuring management tasks are dealt with in a timely manner and with good attention to detail (e.g., rota, appraisals, absence management, payroll).
* Undertaking specialist Ophthalmic Imaging procedures including OCT, fundus photography, Fluorescein Angiography, anterior segment photography, extra-ocular imaging and other advanced techniques.
* Delivering training and mentorship to staff to support professional growth and maintain high standards of patient care.
* Ensuring compliance with data protection, consent and confidentiality standards in line with national guidelines and local policies.
Qualifications & Experience
The ideal applicant will be experienced, personable and passionate about Ophthalmic and Medical Photography. They will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to deliver tailored patient care under a variety of conditions, which may sometimes be distressing.
Recognised relevant qualification or equivalent experience in clinical photography and registration with the Academy for Healthcare Science (or registerable). If the PgCert in Clinical Photography is not yet obtained, willingness to undertake this course is essential.
Benefits
* Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
* 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
* A variety of paid and unpaid leave options
* Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
* NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
* Learning and development opportunities
* Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance
For further information, visit the Trust’s dedicated Staff Benefits pages. For informal visits contact: Name: Annette Wardman, Senior Operational Manager for Ophthalmology, annette.wardman1@nhs.net, 07815760637. Caroline Duncan, Senior Medical & Ophthalmic Photographer for York, caroline.duncan7@nhs.net, 01904 726770.
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