Graphic Designer (XR05)

NHS; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a talented designer to join their Medical Illustration team. This role involves creating impactful visual content to support clinical and non-clinical services at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. The ideal candidate will possess a strong portfolio, proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and video editing software, and a HND or degree in design or related media. Join a supportive team dedicated to enhancing patient education and experience through effective communication materials.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional growth

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of relevant commercial or Medical Illustration experience.
• Proven portfolio demonstrating original design and brand application.
• Willingness to study further in Graphic Design in Healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality clinical and non-clinical visual material.
• Provide design services responsive to the Trust's needs.
• Ensure adherence to branding and accessibility standards.

Skills

Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)

Video editing (Final Cut Pro)

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Education

HND/Degree in Design or related media

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

JoinOur Dynamic Medical Illustration Team at LTHT!

Areyou passionate about design and eager to make a difference? We are lookingfor a talented and user-focussed designer to join our team delivering highimpact, engaging material that supports and promotes the work of all clinicaland non-clinical services within the Trust. Youll have a flair for creatingattractive and compelling designs that reflect the visual identity of theTrust.

Youwill work on a wide range of jobs for print and digital distribution,including patient information, communications campaigns, illustration,corporate and clinical documents, and training and education material.

Qualifications:

Minimum HND/degree or equivalentqualification in design or a related media subject.

The post-holder should show awillingness to undertake further study such as the Post ExperienceCertificate in Graphic Design in Healthcare.

Expected ShortlistingDate

20/01/2026

Planned InterviewDate

03/02/2026

Main duties of the job

JobPurpose:

Participate in all aspects ofdesign and illustration across the Trust, providing a service which isresponsive to the needs of the Trust.

Produce patient informationresources in line with departmental/Trust processes, for both print andelectronic distribution, ensuring all consent, confidentiality, legal andaccessibility guidelines are adhered to.

Produce high quality and costeffective clinical/non clinical visual material including design for printand electronic delivery, in line with LTHT and NHS branding and accessibilitystandards.

Contribute to the clinical andnon-clinical video editing service.

Ensure the efficient and effectiveutilisation of all resources within their area of responsibility.

Provide expert advice, within thescope of their role to service users.

Ensure that agreed departmentprotocols and standards of service are delivered at all times.

WhyJoin Us?

Be part of a supportive andinnovative team.

Opportunities for professionalgrowth.

Contribute to impactful work inpatient care.

About us

MedicalIllustration covers Photography, Video, Design, Patient Information,Ophthalmic Imaging and Virtual Clinics and is part of the Leeds TeachingHospital's NHS Trust.

LeedsTeaching Hospitals NHS Trust is one of the largest and busiest acute hospitaltrusts in the UK.

TheTrust has a budget of £1.4 billion and employs more than 21,000 staff. Lastyear, we treated more than 1.7 million patients.

Ourcare and clinical expertise is delivered from seven hospitals on five sites,and they are all joined by our vision to be the best for specialist andintegrated care.

Weplay an important role in the training and education of medical, nursing anddental students, and we are a centre for world-class research, innovation andpioneering new treatments.

Ourhospital sites:

StJamess University Hospital

SeacroftHospital

WharfedaleHospital

LeedsTeaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk'members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job advertsare subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or removeadverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in theshortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while thisprocess is completed, and contact the named contact if you have anyquestions.

Job responsibilities

1Job Purpose

Toparticipate in medical illustration (design) to enable the effectivedissemination of research, the production of patient information and thesupport of excellence in education.

Toproduce high quality and cost effective clinical/non clinical visual materialincluding design for print and electronic delivery, assisting in producingvideo and editing, multi-media production such as DVD authoring and updatingTrust website/ intranet pages abiding by all consent, confidentiality andlegal guidelines and Trust and departmental standards and guidelines.

2Job Dimensions

TheMedical Illustration service provides the photographic, video and designservice to every clinical specialty within LTHT

3Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required

Allpost-holders are expected to possess a Media Qualification to at leastHND/Degree level in design or related media subject along with a portfolio ofwork which demonstrates significant original design. The post-holder should show a willingnessto undertake further study such as the Post Experience Certificate in Designin Healthcare

Allpost-holders must have at least two years of relevant commercial or MedicalIllustration experience.

Allpost-holders must be highly computer-literate and have experience in usingspecialist graphics software.

4The Leeds Way Values

Ourvalues are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see thisas a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by ourstaff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are:

Accountable

Empowered

Allour actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values.

5Core Values

Commitmentto maintain high standards of service delivery in accordance with LTHTguidelines and policies.

Commitmentto continual learning with recognition that mistakes provide the opportunityfor analysis so as to improve processes in the future.

Commitmentto own development and that of the Medical Illustration team.

6Core Behaviours and skills

Designersshould have a smart appearance and the ability to communicate effectivelywith both Medical staff and the general public.

Theability to work cheerfully as part of a team which may be under pressure tomeet constant deadlines.

Understandingof the need to deliver against the Trusts core behaviours to contribute tothe creation of an effective working environment.

7Core Knowledge and Understanding

Anunderstanding of the organisation, its objectives, and how MedicalIllustration contributes to achieving those objectives.

8Principal Duties and Areas of Responsibility

• Consultdirectly with clients requesting graphics material and analyse their needs toidentify the most appropriate approach of dealing with the request, this willinclude ensuring value for money for the Trust, production options andcopyright & consent issues. Toundertake all aspects of graphic design including the production ofconference material such as scientific and non-scientific posters as well asa wide range of routine and non-routine graphics material. Duties willinclude designing leaflets, posters, booklets, banners, adverts, patientinformation etc these will include complex graphics projects, electronicteaching/training packages (e.g. DVD authoring), web/multimedia/Trustintranet design/editing, video editing
• Tobe computer literate and highly proficient in specialist computer graphics,desk-top publishing and multimedia, software. The post-holder should also befamiliar with standard office software such as Microsoft PowerPoint, and havethe ability to use computers for file management, workflow organisation andrecord keeping.
• Accurateand timely management and administration of digital files, including accuraterecord keeping, naming and archiving files in line with establishedprotocols.
• Ensureall appropriate documentation is undertaken to support the administrativeprocesses within the service. This involves entering and updating accuratejob details into the departments job management system (WABA), includingrelevant charging details for the work being undertaken (e.g cost codes,trust fund details, invoicing addresses, etc). This can involve dealingdirectly with business managers/fund holders the correct chargingdetails.
• Produceappropriate visuals/prototypes and discuss the options with the client and/orTeam Leader prior to completing the final product, ensuring a high quality,fit for purpose, value for money end product.
• Constructivecriticism from the client and members of the Design Team is encouraged toensure customer satisfaction.Participation in peer review of work is therefore essential.
• Whenassisting with, the post-holder may work with staff from otherdepartments, and patients in clinical areas such as wards and theatre. Thepost-holder will undertake editing, sound recording and outputting usingspecialist software to support the video production service.
• Tobe able to prioritise their own workload, managing timescales and workflow toensure deadlines are met and a timely and efficient service is provided. Thepostholder will be expected to plan on-going assignments and work with othersto ensure completion. e.g. liaise with the appropriate staff to arrange anynecessary photography or complex illustrations.
• Thepost-holder will be expected to negotiate the technical specification ofservices from external agencies according to the needs of a particular job.For example pricing up banners/display stands from external companies andsupplying artwork in the correct formatto ensure the production of the project
• Requisitionservices from external agencies such as lamination, mounting and framingservices.
• Tooperate and maintain graphic output devices e.g. plotter and printers.
• Tobe conversant with modern/changing trends in all aspects of design such asthe development and delivery of information to patients e.g. InformationPrescriptions and to keep abreast of technological development within themedical illustration field. To assist in the implementation of new techniquesas appropriate and undertake personal development to ensure that anappreciation and understanding of technological developments is maintained
• Toimplement NHS and corporate guidelines in the design and execution of workand demonstrate awareness of copyright and consent issues relating to the useof images
• Theremay be a requirement for the post-holder to assist in the annual risk andsafety audit to ensure the effective management of health and safety withinthe Design and Illustration service
• Tobe conversant with local and national policies and guidelines e.g. LTHTPatient Information Policies, Department of Health & National Instituteof Clinical Excellence policies, Disability Discrimination Act, LTHT Equalityand Diversity Policy and Plain English to ensure products are fit for purposeand meet all relevant requirements
• Supportand train other staff as appropriate
• TheMedical Illustration Department provides services in a competitive field andthere are occasions where it is necessary to work overtime in order to meetdeadlines on work. This may be at short notice.
• Thepost holder will work across the Leeds Teaching Hospital sites

Person Specification

Experience

• At least 2 years of relevant commercial or Medical Illustration based experience.
• A portfolio of work from actual client briefs demonstrating significant original design, understanding of consistent brand application, and accessibility considerations
• Highly advanced skills in using specialist design software eg. Adobe Creative Suite (especially InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop), and general computer/IT skills including Microsoft Office
• Example of projects created with a health care focus.
• Experience of video editing using Final cut pro video editing software

Qualifications

• Minimum HND/Degree or equivalent in a relevant media qualification
• Successful completion of the Post experience certificate in Graphic Design in Healthcare or equivalent or willingness to study in first year