We are looking for a talented, highly motivated, qualified Medical Photographer to join our expanding team, based at The Royal Albert Edward Infirmary and working across all Trust sites.
The successful applicant will have proven experience in all aspects of medical photography and be able to pay close and accurate attention to detail and be able to demonstrate a wide range of clinical and non-clinical work.
As a Band 5 Medical Photographer you will be expected to hold a degree in Medical Illustration/photography or equivalent and be AHCS registered.
For those candidates who do not meet these criteria, we will consider applicants with a degree in photography or equivalent for a training position whilst you undertake a graduate/postgraduate certificate in clinical photography. You will be required to become AHCS registered on completion. If you commence as a trainee you will be paid on Annex 21 (this will be explained at interview) until you have completed your training.
We offer a supportive work environment with opportunities for professional development and opportunities to contribute to meaningful projects that improve patient care.
If you are invited for an interview you will required to present a portfolio of photography particularly in Medical or Scientific from the last 5 years. Maximum of 10 pieces.
The Medical Illustration Service provides a clinical and non-clinical photographic/videographic service as well as a graphic service to the entire trust across all sites.
The post holder will be responsible for providing a good quality clinical photography and videography for diagnosis, case records, education, research and publication, in all hospital areas i.e. wards, studio, operating theatres and outpatient clinics.
Responsible for providing a good quality general photographic support service for patient information, research, publication, and education.
To be involved with the graphics service and income generation projects within the department when required.
To guide junior/administration staff as directed by the senior clinical photographers, in their absence.
Help to improve current protocols and developing/implementing new services. An ability to adapt to new circumstances will be essential.
Choose Well – Choose WWL
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals, NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that ‘happy staff, makes for happy patients’. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement, and living our values ‘the WWL Way’.
WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.
On-Call
Please note that senior positions (AFC band 8A or above) may be expected to participate in an on-call rota, if the role is predominantly operational
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Andrea Jones Job title: Head of Medical Illustration Email address: andrea.jones@wwl.nhs.uk Telephone number: 01942822353
If you wish to contact the department for more information please feel free to get in touch.
