Medical Photographer Technician

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Cramlington; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an enthusiastic ophthalmic photographer to deliver high-quality imaging services across the department. Based primarily in Ophthalmic Photography, you may support clinical photography as needed, producing retinal, anterior segment, facial images and OCT with a strong emphasis on image quality and patient care.

The role requires a Photography HND or equivalent, a varied portfolio, and evidence of using Adobe Photoshop.

Qualifications

• HND in photography or equivalent required.
• Portfolio of photography work with evidence of using Adobe Photoshop.
• Excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide a professional, safe and high-quality imaging service.
• Deliver a range of imaging including retinal, anterior segment, facial photography and OCT as required.
• Manage image workflows and administration to support efficiency of the service.
• Work within a team of 23 with supervision and training as needed.

Skills

Professional photography

Adobe Photoshop

Communication

Teamwork

Autonomy

Education

HND in photography or equivalent

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

• Being able to provide a professional service maintaining the safety and well-being of the patients
• To provide a photographic service to provide high quality images for clinicians to help diagnose conditions
• Being able to provide good communication skills, be able to work autonomously and as part of a team and provide a flexible approach to working, To support in providing a professional cost effective, efficient clinical and non-clinical photographic service using digital technologies to service the Trusts three sites.
• To provide image management services.
• To provide a quality photographic service tailored to the needs of the department.
• To perform administrative and clerical tasks as necessary for the efficiency of the service.
• Accountable to department head.
  To work effectively in a team of 23 with supervision and training to provide an efficient, reliable and high quality imaging service. We are seeking a friendly, enthusiastic, conscientious and motivated individual who is able to demonstrate the ability to work independently as well as within a multi-disciplinary team. You must have excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills. Comprehension of photographic principles and application of theoretical and practical knowledge/skills alongside a clear working knowledge of Photoshop.

You will be based primarily within Ophthalmic Photography but maybe required to undertake clinical photography depending upon the needs of the service and demands, to efficiently provide a range of imaging services including retinal photography, anterior segment photography, facial photography and optical coherence tomography (OCT). You must have a HND in photography or equivalent is essential. We would like to see a varied portfolio of photography work with evidence using Adobe Photoshop.

• Previous experience of commercially working with Abode Photoshop and Colour Management., Photography HND or higher / or equivalent experience
  As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

With around 2 million contacts with patients every year, we deliver care from:

• Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)
• Freeman Hospital
• Newcastle Dental Hospital
• Cramlington Manor Walks
• Urgent treatment centres
• Newcastle Fertility Centre
• Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria
• Northern Genetics Service

These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS. We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.