Fixed Term Medical Photographer
Job Description
Job summary
The post holder will provide a comprehensive medial photography service to Blackpool Teaching Hospitals Trust including across site at Clifton Hospital. The post holder should be flexible, dynamic and motivated to provide high quality care and information to Blackpool patients in line with departmental requirements.
Main duties of the job
Manage own workload on a day-to-day basis to meet the demands of the service. Make value judgements on the correct photographs to take in any situation, considering customer requirement and a wide range of technical, legal and social issues.
Work within the Professional Code of Conduct of the Institute of Medical Illustrators and follow local policies and standard operating procedures.
Ensure that the patient and customer is always put first
In all issues the patient/customer requirements are met, and all staff contribute to achieving the Trust's corporate goals and objectives.
Assist DMPI in providing a professional, cost effective and efficient Medical Photography service for a broad spectrum of stakeholders across the Trust.
The post holder must comply with all relevant policies, procedures and training on infection control.
About us
The post holder will join a small but dynamic team of 4 Medial Photographers, based at Blackpool Victoria Hospital who have recently been provided with a new department and new equipment.
The Medical Photography team have a strong work ethic and great teamworking skills which are essential attributes to maintain the high level of workflow. They are required to work at Clifton Hospital to undertake photography for the Teledermatology clinic as well as working alongside Ophthalmology colleagues at Blackpool Victoria Hospital. Inpatient photography on the wards, primarily at Blackpool Victoria Hospital is another large component of their workload. General administration and CPD is undertaken between patients and clinics.
Job responsibilities
1. Undertake all aspects of clinical photography including (but not exclusively):
a. Medico-legal
b. Specimens
c. Mortuary images
d. Theatre and Cardiac Theatre photography
e. A&E
f. Wards
g. Bereavement photography
h. Adults and children
i. Non-accidental injuries
j. Dental photography
2. All aspects of ophthalmic photography including colour retina, FFA/ICG imaging, anterior segment photography and OCT eye screening.
3. Production of patient videos
4. Participation in Trust-wide projects
5. Other assignments not listed, which DMPI/the Trust may require you to undertake
6. Contribution in clinical trials, including recording data according to trial guidelines
7. Maintain quality and standards within the department.
8. Non clinical photography including photographs of equipment, group photographs, portraits and publicity images.
9. Communication:
a. Discussion of clinical/non-clinical work with consultants and healthcare professional with assistance from senior staff if necessary
b. Liaise with patients regarding appointments and discuss procedural/consent information with patients, relatives, carers and Legal Power of Attorneys (LPA).
c. Liaise with police and solicitors and Data Access regarding consent and photographs of a legal nature
d. Discussing with and advising hospital staff of the photographic policy and issues.
10. Administration:
a. Issuing patient appointments
b. Routine administration filing, storing and retrieval of images on the WABA DMPI image database, maintaining patient records
c. Printing clinical photographs
d. Backing up images when required
e. Monitoring and maintaining stock levels
f. To maintain a personal development plan and keep up to date with appropriate technical and professional developments (CPD).
11. Technical:
a. Maintain photographic equipment and studio
b. Must read and follow the Institute of Medical Illustrators Professional Code of Conduct
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Has been working at the level of a B5 Medical Photographer with desired qualifications
Desirable
- Achieved BSc Medical Illustration or equivalent
- Achieved post graduate certification in Medical Illustration
Experience
Essential
- Has proven B5 Medical Photographer experience
Desirable
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary medical illustration department
- Experience of working in a range of clinical environments
Experience
Essential
- Competent in ophthalmic photography (including Fluoroscein Angiography and Indocyanine Green Angiography)
Desirable
- Has evidenced experience of Fluoroscein Angiography and Indocyanine Green Angiography
- Has minimal experience of Fluoroscein Angiography and Indocyanine Green Angiography
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of good IT skills including a current working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop
Desirable
- Good IT skills with some knowledge of Adobe Photoshop
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of good communication skills within a multi-disciplinary setting to patients and relatives
Desirable
- Evidence of good communication within a hospital setting
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.
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
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Blackpool Victoria Hosptial
Whinney Heys Road
Blackpool
FY3 8NR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.blackpoolteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
