Clinical Photographer

NHS Highland; Inverness; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Highland is inviting an enthusiastic clinical photographer to join our Medical Illustration team at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness. The post holder will work 36 hours from Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend overtime to cover monthly Dermatology clinics with other clinical photographers, and may travel to outside locations as needed.

The role requires a BSc in Medical Illustration or photography and a Postgraduate Diploma or certificate in Clinical Photography, with AHCS registration

Qualifications

• BSc in Medical Illustration or photography degree.
• Postgraduate Diploma or Certificate in Clinical Photography.
• On the AHCS register.
• PVG certificate required or to be obtained before start date.

Responsibilities

• Cover monthly Dermatology clinics with other clinical photographers.
• Photograph clinical subjects for Medical Illustration in NHS Highland.
• Produce and edit high quality medical photographs for clinical use.

Skills

Photography

Interpersonal skills

Clinical photography knowledge

Education

BSc in Medical Illustration or photography

Postgraduate Diploma or Certificate in Clinical Photography

AHCS register

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Job description

An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic clinical photographer to join our Medical Illustration team in NHS Highland. The post holder will work are 36 hours across Monday - Friday with occasional weekend work (as overtime) to cover monthly Dermatology clinics shared with the other clinical photographers.

The department is based at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness but provides a multi-skilled photographic, art and graphic service to all Healthcare staff employed in the Highlands and outside the health service where appropriate. A full driving licence would be desirable since occasionally required to work in locations outside of Raigmore Hospital. You will be a talented photographer, have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, be patient focused and have advanced knowledge of relevant software including Adobe Creative Cloud.

The ideal candidate will have a BSc in Medical Illustration or relevant photography degree & Post Graduate Diploma or Certificate in Clinical Photography and be on the national Academy of Healthcare Science (AHCS) register.

A portfolio of recent work is expected to be submitted to demonstrate your range of photographic skills. All applicants must have a PVG certificate and if not need to undergo the backgrounds checks and have a PVG certificate in place before a start date can be given.

As the capital city of the Highlands, Inverness is set amongst some fantastic scenery and centrally located for travel around the rest of the Highlands which are a haven for outdoor enthusiasts.

For more information or an informal chat please contact: Lucy Griffin, Head of service: 01463 704240

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.

We employ over 10,700 people, making us one of the biggest employers in the area. As an organisation, we make a very significant contribution to the local economy.

Our staff are also important members of our communities. Our greatest asset is our workforce, and the way we go about our work comes from the values and behaviours we demonstrate on a daily basis. As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through .