Job summary
Clinical Photography Lead - Multi-Organisation Role
Location: Dudley (Primary Base), Wolverhampton, Walsall
Employer: The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
Sector: Clinical Illustration & Medical Photography
Contract Type: Full-time
Overview
This is an exciting opportunity to lead and manage clinical photography services across multiple NHS organisations, working within a supportive, enthusiastic, award winning team that values excellence in medical illustration.
The Clinical Photography Lead will oversee operations at:
Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust (DGHT)
Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust (RWT)
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust (WHT)
Reporting to the Head of Clinical Illustration Services at RWT, you will be responsible for managing daily operations, ensuring high-quality service delivery, and leading a team of skilled clinical photographers.
This role is ideal for a qualified Clinical Photographer with strong leadership and project management experience, who is passionate about enhancing NHS medical photography services and able to inspire others to perform their best.
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Management
Provide operational leadership for clinical photography teams across three Trusts.
Line manage Senior Clinical Photographers and Clinical Photography Business Manager.
Ensure smooth day-to-day clinical and non-clinical photography service delivery across all sites, escalating issues to the Head of Service as required.
Drive change management processes, engaging effectively with multidisciplinary teams at all levels.
Lead on policy development, quality control, and service improvement initiatives.
Manage devolved budgets and ensure cost-effective service provision.
Clinical & General Photography
Capture high-quality clinical images, including specialist dermatology photography, ophthalmic imaging, and other complex medical conditions requiring advanced photographic techniques.
Undertake non-clinical photography, video, and audio recording, including editing and post-production.
Professional Development & Governance
Professional membership of IMI and registered with AHCS.
Ensure compliance with professional standards set by the Academy for
Healthcare Science (AHCS) and the Institute of Medical Illustrators (IMI).
Maintain an up-to-date CPD portfolio.
Represent the service in discussions on clinical photography ethics, including patient consent, data security, confidentiality and research.
Act as an ambassador for clinical photography services internally and externally.
Help to personally and professionally develop staff members.
About us
About the Team & Organisation
Being part of the Black Country ICB, the Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust (RWT) is one of the largest healthcare providers in the West Midlands, serving a diverse population of over 450,000 people. The Clinical Illustration Services team includes:
o 7 clinical photographers at DGHT
o 11 clinical photographers across RWT and WHT
o Specialists in video, animation, graphic design, AV technology, and print production
* Multi year successes in the IMI awards
RWT is a CQC-rated "Good" Trust and has won multiple awards.
As an organisation, RWT is committed to staff development and offers flexible working arrangements, internal awards, and opportunities for career progression.
Details Date posted
21 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£55,690 to £62,682 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
225-CORP-7227901
Job locations
Medical Photography, Russells Hall Hospital
Pensnett Road
Dudley
DY1 2HQ
Job description Job responsibilities
Essential Qualifications & Experience:
Full professional IMI Membership & AHCS Registration
Level 7 Management Qualification
Proven track record in leading teams & delivering projects
Expertise in clinical & general medical photography
Experience in policy development & service improvement
Strong interpersonal skills to engage effectively across departments
Work Schedule
4 days per week at DGHT (Dudley)
1 day per week at RWT (Wolverhampton)
Why Join Us?
Lead and inspire high-performing, award-winning team and creative individuals
Work across multiple NHS Trusts for varied, rewarding experiences
Multiple professional development & leadership opportunities
Be part of a supportive, inclusive, and forward-thinking organisation
Work in and exciting and dynamic department, centrally located in England
Local Amenities and Transport Links
Cannock Chase 20 minutes
Birmingham 15 minutes
Peak District 1 hour
Liverpool 1.5 hour
Manchester 1.25 hours
London 2 hours
Eryri/Snowdonia 2 hours
How to Apply
If youre an experienced Clinical Photographer with a passion for leadership and service innovation, wed love to hear from you. Apply today and help shape the future of NHS clinical photography and illustration services.
Job description Job responsibilities
Essential Qualifications & Experience:
Full professional IMI Membership & AHCS Registration
Level 7 Management Qualification
Proven track record in leading teams & delivering projects
Expertise in clinical & general medical photography
Experience in policy development & service improvement
Strong interpersonal skills to engage effectively across departments
Work Schedule
4 days per week at DGHT (Dudley)
1 day per week at RWT (Wolverhampton)
Why Join Us?
Lead and inspire high-performing, award-winning team and creative individuals
Work across multiple NHS Trusts for varied, rewarding experiences
Multiple professional development & leadership opportunities
Be part of a supportive, inclusive, and forward-thinking organisation
Work in and exciting and dynamic department, centrally located in England
Local Amenities and Transport Links
Cannock Chase 20 minutes
Birmingham 15 minutes
Peak District 1 hour
Liverpool 1.5 hour
Manchester 1.25 hours
London 2 hours
Eryri/Snowdonia 2 hours
How to Apply
If youre an experienced Clinical Photographer with a passion for leadership and service innovation, wed love to hear from you. Apply today and help shape the future of NHS clinical photography and illustration services.
Person Specification Experience/Skills Essential
* Extensive experience of Clinical Photography and image processing, with the essential qualifications listed.
* Management experience, proven, extensive management experience of teams and formal, university / college qualification to level 7.
Qualifications Essential
* BSc in Medical Illustration Or Degree or HND in Photography with Graduate Certificate in Clinical Photography
* Post Graduate diploma in Clinical photography
* Full professional membership of Institute of Medical Illustrators (IMI)
* Level 7 Management, formal university/college management qualification
Person Specification Experience/Skills Essential
* Extensive experience of Clinical Photography and image processing, with the essential qualifications listed.
* Management experience, proven, extensive management experience of teams and formal, university / college qualification to level 7.
Qualifications Essential
* BSc in Medical Illustration Or Degree or HND in Photography with Graduate Certificate in Clinical Photography
* Post Graduate diploma in Clinical photography
* Full professional membership of Institute of Medical Illustrators (IMI)
* Level 7 Management, formal university/college management qualification
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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name
The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
Address
Medical Photography, Russells Hall Hospital
Pensnett Road
Dudley
DY1 2HQ
Employer's website
https://www.royalwolverhampton.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details Employer name
The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
Address
Medical Photography, Russells Hall Hospital
Pensnett Road
Dudley
DY1 2HQ
Employer's website
https://www.royalwolverhampton.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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