Medical Photographer Technician

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Medical Photographer Technician to join the busy ophthalmic imaging team. Based at the Royal Victoria Infirmary, the role covers retinal, anterior segment, facial photography and OCT, with potential evening and weekend work as required.

You will operate within a team of 23, contributing to a high-quality imaging service across Trust sites. A HND in photography is essential, along with a varied portfolio and solid Photoshop

Qualifications

• Proficiency with SLR cameras.
• Proficiency with Abode Photoshop and desktop publishing.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional, cost-effective imaging service across three sites.
• Manage image file storage and retrieval.
• Deliver high-quality photographic services tailored to clinical needs.
• Perform administrative tasks to support the imaging service.

Skills

SLR cameras

Abode Photoshop

Education

Photography HND or higher

Tools

Abode Photoshop

Job description

Medical Photographer Technician

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 11 November 2026

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the busy dynamic photographic division of the Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals Trust. The Medical Photography Department which is based in the Royal Victoria Infirmary provides a wide range of photographic services for the Trust / Outreach Clinics / Newcastle Hospitals at Cramlington, including evening and weekend working.

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.

Main duties of the job

• 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

Interview Date Thursday 26 November 2026 37 Hours 30 Minutes/Week

About us

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


• 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.

Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.

For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Job responsibilities

• 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.

Person Specification

KNOWLEDGE

• Competence with SLR cameras


• Competence with Abode Photoshop and other desktop publishing skills.

SKILLS

Experience

• Experience of troubleshooting problems with software packages


• Previous experience of commercially working with Abode Photoshop and Colour Management.

Qualifications

• Photography HND or higher / or equivalent experience

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.

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust