Medical Photographer

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts invites applications for a Medical Photographer. The role covers clinical, non-clinical, and PR photography, plus video across two campuses (Queens Medical Centre and City Hospital) and associated sites.

You will work under the Senior Medical Photographer to deliver high-quality images while coordinating with diverse clinical teams and managing busy workflows.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated medical photography experience and ability to handle clinical images.
• Good communication with clinical/non-clinical staff and patients.
• Ability to interpret requests and provide technical advice.

Responsibilities

• Undertake all aspects of medical photography across sites.
• Perform clinical and non-clinical photography and video where required.
• Liaise with staff to manage workflow and meet high standards.

Skills

Medical photography

Team player

Communication

Education

BSc in Medical Illustration or Graduate Certificate in Medical Photography

MSc / Post Graduate / BSc in Medical Illustration; IAMIE; AHCS registration

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Medical Photographer

The closing date is 15 November 2026

We have a rare opportunity for an individual to join our highly motivated, enthusiastic Medical Photography team at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.

The department is split between the two main campuses; the Queens Medical Centre, which includes the Nottingham Treatment Centre, and the City Hospital. The individual will be required to work on all sites, supporting many clinical specialties.

Main duties of the job

The selected candidate will be expected to undertake all aspects medical photography. Under the direction of the Senior Medical Photographer duties will include clinical photography, non-clinical photography, public relations photography as well as both clinical and non-clinical video all of which can be undertaken in a variety of settings throughout the Trust.

Candidates must hold a BSc in Medical Illustration or Post Graduate Certificate in Medical Photography or equivalent.

You must be a good team player whilst also being able to use your own initiative to problem solve and manage workflow. You must be able to work with minimum supervision, achieving a high, concise standard of work. Good communication skills are essential as you will be expected to liaise with both clinical and non-clinical staff and patients. The ability to interpret requests and offer professional and technical advice is key.

This is a demanding post which requires the candidate to take some emotional and distressing images. The candidate must be able to mobilise around both sites as this post requires staff to visit many clinics, wards, operating theatre and laboratories during a working day.

About us

With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.

Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details of the vacancy.

Person Specification

Training & Qualifications

• BSc in Medical Illustration or similar related degree OR Graduate Certificate in Clinical Photography. Degree in photography (Trainee Position)
• MSc / Post Graduate / BSc in Medical Illustration. Member of Institute of Medical Illustrators. Registered AHCS

Experience

• Previous experience working within Medical Photography. Demonstrate knowledge of clinical photographic techniques and protocols. Knowledge of consent, copyright and data protection in relation to Medical Illustration.
• Experience Previous experience working within Medical Photography. Demonstrate knowledge of clinical photographic techniques and protocols. Knowledge of consent, copyright and data protection in relation to Medical Illustration. Experience of: Image database systems Adobe Creative Suite Final Cut Pro X Digital image capture/manipulation/storage and output Use of MAC and PC Experience of video capture and editing in clinical and non-clinical settings..

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.

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts