Medical Photography Technician

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS foundation trust in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a motivated individual for a professional photographic role. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive imaging services, collaborate with a dedicated team, and utilize expertise in photography and Photoshop. This role demands excellent organizational skills and the ability to maintain high-quality service for patient care. A flexible working arrangement is supported, making this a great opportunity for those passionate about clinical photography.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Comprehensive staff benefits

Commitment to sustainable practices

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate excellent organisational skills.
• Proven interpersonal and communication skills are essential.
• Comprehension of photographic principles and knowledge of Photoshop required.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality imaging services including retinal photography.
• Perform administrative tasks for efficient service.
• Work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.

Skills

Excellent organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of Photoshop

Ability to work independently

Teamwork

Education

HND in photography or equivalent

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

Overview

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.

Important application information

All references from current and previous employers will be sought and must cover a minimum of 3 years employment. Therefore, when completing the reference section of your application form, please give the address, telephone number and work email address of each of your current/previous line managers that cover 3 years employment. Failure to complete this section may result in your application not being processed. It is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first month\'s pay. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by e-mail; please check your SPAM folders as well as your inbox. If you have not been contacted within 4 weeks of the closing date you should assume your application has been unsuccessful.

Role and responsibilities

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the busy dynamic photographic division of the Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals Trust. The Medical Photography Department is based in the Royal Victoria Infirmary and 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 Clinical Photography but will also undertake Ophthalmic Photography, to efficiently provide a range of imaging services including retinal photography, anterior segment 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. 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.

Working arrangements and sites

Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the busiest and largest NHS foundation trusts in the country, with around 15,000 staff and an annual budget of £1.6 billion. We have a long history of providing high quality care, clinical excellence, and innovation in medical research regionally, nationally and internationally. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and recognise the benefit in providing an inclusive environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of race, disability, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under-represented groups. Newcastle Hospitals are proud to be one of the exemplar organisations across the NHS on sustainability, with a long history of delivering Sustainable Healthcare in Newcastle (Shine) and the first healthcare organisation in the world to declare a climate emergency. Our strategy includes commitments to being Net Zero by 2030, for our direct carbon footprint, and Net Zero by 2040 for our footprint plus. Delivering these ambitions will not be possible without the help, support and action of every single member of our team.

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. Our staff oversee over 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites:

• Freeman Hospital
• Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)
• Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)
• Newcastle Dental Hospital
• Newcastle Fertility Centre
• Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria
• Northern Genetics Service
• Cramlington Manor Walks

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