Clinical Photographer / Trainee Clinical Photographer

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Birmingham is looking for a Trainee Clinical Photographer to join their experienced team. The position involves providing high-quality clinical photography for various specialties, including working directly with children. Ideal candidates should possess a BSc in Clinical Photography or a relevant field and demonstrate strong skills in photography and Adobe software. The role offers a competitive salary and the chance to develop professionally within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience of clinical photography work with children.
• Advanced computer literacy with in-depth knowledge of image editing software.
• Demonstrable ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical photography for patient notes and treatment planning.
• Produce high-quality clinical images using own initiative.
• Promote the department’s services within the Trust.

Skills

Experience of general and PR photography

Knowledge of digital imaging workflow

Good working knowledge of image databases

Empathy when dealing with distressed families

Education

BSc (Hons) Clinical Photography

BA (Hons) / BSc in Photography

AHCS Accredited (Medical Illustration)

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Premiere

Job description

Clinical Photographer / Trainee Clinical Photographer

The closing date is 22 December 2025

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Trainee Clinical Photographer / Qualified band 5 Clinical Photographer to join the experienced and friendly Clinical Photography and Design Services team at the Birmingham Women’s and Children’s Hospital.

Our department provides a wide range of photography and video services to specialties throughout the trust such as Dermatology, Burns, Plastics and Cleft Lip and Palate, to name a few. You will work in our purpose‑built studio, on the wards and in operating theatres to provide a first‑class photography service to our service users and contribute to a positive patient journey throughout our hospitals.

The ideal candidate will embody our trust values, being ambitious, brave and compassionate in everything they do. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, motivated and a team player who can work on their own initiative when needed. A desire to work with children is a must! You will be rewarded with a varied and interesting job role and the chance to develop your skills as a clinical photographer taught by a very experienced and motivated team.

If not already qualified, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a funded postgraduate certificate in Clinical Photography run by Staffordshire University.

For an informal chat or visit, please contact: Jason Pitt on 0121 333 8492

Main duties of the job

To provide clinical photography for patient notes, treatment planning, diagnosis, teaching, clinical trials and audit. Highly specialised techniques such as thermal imaging, dermoscopy, 3D and intra‑oral photography are used in some areas of clinical photography.

Clinical photography requires the use of complex, specialised camera and lighting systems and a high degree of visual awareness as well as speed, accuracy and dexterity when working in confined clinical areas.

Intra‑oral photography involves inserting mirrors and retractors into the oral cavity and requires sound knowledge of infection control procedures.

Providing an end‑of‑life photography service for bereaved families and children receiving palliative care.

Produce high‑quality, repeatable clinical images using own initiative to accurately record a clinical condition or procedure. Ability to perform macro‑photography and to use location and studio lighting in a variety of photographic situations.

Public relations photography in a range of situations and locations using own initiative and judgement to capture the correct image.

To actively promote the department’s services within the Trust.

About us

Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. It was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world‑class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world‑leading neonatal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family‑centred care.

Birmingham Children’s Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.

Birmingham Women’s Hospital is one of two dedicated women’s hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single‑site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year and offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.

Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services is a unique, innovative community and inpatient mental health partnership. Alongside partners FTB offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people aged 0‑25 years old.

Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust.

When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).

Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• BSc (Hons) Clinical Photography or Graduate / Post Graduate Certificate in Clinical Photography (Qualified)
• BA (Hons) / BSc in Photography
• AHCS Accredited (Medical Illustration) – Qualified

Experience

• Experience of general and PR photography and lighting techniques.
• Knowledge of digital imaging workflow.
• Experience of photographing a range of clinical conditions.
• Good working knowledge of image databases.
• Experience of clinical photography with children.
• Clinical photography work experience.

Professional/Managerial/Specialist Knowledge

• Advanced computer literacy with in‑depth knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite, specifically Adobe Photoshop.
• Working knowledge of Adobe Premiere and other video editing software.

Personal Skills/Abilities and Attributes

• Demonstrable ability to remain professional at all times.
• Demonstrable ability to maintain concentration for lengthy periods.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to work using own initiative.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills with clinicians, children, young people and parents.
• Empathy when dealing with distressed families.
• Ability to manage own workload.

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.

Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum. Min salary based on Trainee Annex 21 pay.