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Senior Medical Photographer

NHS

Wales

On-site

GBP 37,000 - 46,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced medical photographer to join a new clinical photography service supporting Dermatology. This role involves working closely with the chief medical photographer to establish a Teledermoscopy service, acquiring high-resolution images for clinical reviews, and contributing to the design of educational materials. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Medical Illustration, experience in a healthcare setting, and strong organizational skills. Join a dedicated team committed to providing excellent healthcare services in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

  • Educated to degree level in a relevant subject or equivalent.
  • Experience in a healthcare clinical photography setting.
  • Knowledge of clinical conditions and anatomy.

Responsibilities

  • Participate in clinical, specialist, and non-clinical photography.
  • Train and supervise junior clinical photography staff.
  • Monitor clinical photographic workflows and report issues.

Skills

Clinical Photography
Adobe Creative Cloud
Organizational Skills
Interpersonal Skills
3D Capture

Education

Degree in Medical Illustration
Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Photography
Management Leadership Qualifications

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced medical photographer to be part of a new clinical photography service, supporting the Dermatology medical specialty in the first place (Teledermoscopy).

BCUHB's Medical Imaging Service is managed through the Medical Physics Department, which is part of the Diagnostics and Specialist Clinical Support Service across North Wales.

It is anticipated that the successful candidate will work closely with the chief medical photographer and support staff and the wider senior management team in establishing and maintaining a new Teledermoscopy service in order to support the Dermatology recovery Plan.

Outreach clinics will be established across BCUHB for patients to be referred to clinical photography for suspicious skin lesions, and the post holder will be involved in all aspects of acquiring high resolution images for subsequent clinical reviews.

Applicants must be educated up to degree level, with suitable experience of working in a clinical photography healthcare setting, with higher level qualifications / equivalent experience.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will participate in all aspects of clinical, specialist clinical, scientific and non-clinical photography, including video, reprographic and multi-media imaging.

The post holder will participate in all aspects of design and production of clinical educational material, including original concept illustration and animation.

The post holder will be responsible and accountable for the training and supervision ofjunior clinical photography staff.

The post holder will be responsible for the monitoring of clinical photographic workflowsand reporting issues.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Date posted

17 April 2025

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

£37,898 to £45,637 a yearper annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

050-ACS231-0425

Job locations

LL18 5UJ

Job responsibilities

A full Job Description and Person Specification is attached within the supporting documents or click Apply online now to view in Trac.

Job responsibilities

A full Job Description and Person Specification is attached within the supporting documents or click Apply online now to view in Trac.

Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
  • Educated to degree level in a relevant subject or able to demonstrate the equivalent level of knowledge, skills and experience.
  • A suitable qualification in Medical Illustration or equivalent (other photography/ imaging qualification at degree level).
  • Post graduate certificate in Clinical Photography.
  • Eligible for AHCS registration.
  • Evidence of CPD.
  • Management Leadership Qualifications.
  • Knowledge of clinical conditions, anatomy and terminology.
  • Clinical use of 3D capture.
Experience
  • Significant experience and currently working in a healthcare clinical photography setting.
  • Organisational, interpersonal and operational skills needed for post i.e. management of resources i.e. planning and delivery of service provision.
  • Post registration experience of clinical photography modalities, e.g. all ophthalmic imaging modalities, dermatology.
  • Experience of Adobe Creative Cloud software.
  • Experience at a senior photographer level.
  • Experience of supervision.
Values
  • Ability to embrace the following personal values and behaviours on a daily basis - o Dignity, Respect and Fairness o Caring, Kindness and Compassion Ability to demonstrate a commitment to our organisational values - o Working together to be the best we can be o Striving to develop and deliver excellent services o Putting people at the heart of everything we do.
Other
  • Shows resilience, adaptability and flexible approach as situations arise and positivity when times are tough.
  • Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner.
  • Able to work hours flexibly.
Aptitude and Abilities
  • Motivated to use initiative to recognise problems and seek solutions whilst understanding the importance of empowering and enabling others (patients, families, colleagues).
  • Friendly and helpful disposition, awareness of how our own and others' behaviours impact on people's experiences and the organisation's reputation.
  • Willing to seek out learning, give and accept constructive feedback and committed to continuous improvement.
  • Ability to speak Welsh.
Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced medical photographer to be part of a new clinical photography service, supporting the Dermatology medical specialty in the first place (Teledermoscopy).

BCUHB's Medical Imaging Service is managed through the Medical Physics Department, which is part of the Diagnostics and Specialist Clinical Support Service across North Wales.

It is anticipated that the successful candidate will work closely with the chief medical photographer and support staff and the wider senior management team in establishing and maintaining a new Teledermoscopy service in order to support the Dermatology recovery Plan.

Outreach clinics will be established across BCUHB for patients to be referred to clinical photography for suspicious skin lesions, and the post holder will be involved in all aspects of acquiring high resolution images for subsequent clinical reviews.

Applicants must be educated up to degree level, with suitable experience of working in a clinical photography healthcare setting, with higher level qualifications / equivalent experience.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will participate in all aspects of clinical, specialist clinical, scientific and non-clinical photography, including video, reprographic and multi-media imaging.

The post holder will participate in all aspects of design and production of clinical educational material, including original concept illustration and animation.

The post holder will be responsible and accountable for the training and supervision ofjunior clinical photography staff.

The post holder will be responsible for the monitoring of clinical photographic workflowsand reporting issues.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Date posted

17 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,898 to £45,637 a yearper annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

050-ACS231-0425

Job locations

Ysbyty Glan Clwyd

Rhuddlan Road

Bodelwyddan

LL18 5UJ


Job description
Job responsibilities

A full Job Description and Person Specification is attached within the supporting documents or click Apply online now to view in Trac.

Job description
Job responsibilities

A full Job Description and Person Specification is attached within the supporting documents or click Apply online now to view in Trac.

Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
  • Educated to degree level in a relevant subject or able to demonstrate the equivalent level of knowledge, skills and experience.
  • A suitable qualification in Medical Illustration or equivalent (other photography/ imaging qualification at degree level).
  • Post graduate certificate in Clinical Photography.
  • Eligible for AHCS registration.
  • Evidence of CPD.
Desirable
  • Higher level Medical Illustration e.g. PgC.
  • Management Leadership Qualifications.
  • Knowledge of clinical conditions, anatomy and terminology.
  • Clinical use of 3D capture.
Experience
Essential
  • Significant experience and currently working in a healthcare clinical photography setting.
  • Organisational, interpersonal and operational skills needed for post i.e. management of resources i.e. planning and delivery of service provision.
  • Post registration experience of clinical photography modalities, e.g. all ophthalmic imaging modalities, dermatology.
Desirable
  • Experience of Adobe Creative Cloud software.
  • Experience at a senior photographer level.
  • Experience of supervision.
Values
Essential
  • Ability to embrace the following personal values and behaviours on a daily basis - o Dignity, Respect and Fairness o Caring, Kindness and Compassion Ability to demonstrate a commitment to our organisational values - o Working together to be the best we can be o Striving to develop and deliver excellent services o Putting people at the heart of everything we do.
Other
Essential
  • Shows resilience, adaptability and flexible approach as situations arise and positivity when times are tough.
  • Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner.
  • Able to work hours flexibly.
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
  • Motivated to use initiative to recognise problems and seek solutions whilst understanding the importance of empowering and enabling others (patients, families, colleagues).
  • Friendly and helpful disposition, awareness of how our own and others' behaviours impact on people's experiences and the organisation's reputation.
  • Willing to seek out learning, give and accept constructive feedback and committed to continuous improvement.
Desirable
  • Ability to speak Welsh.
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
  • Educated to degree level in a relevant subject or able to demonstrate the equivalent level of knowledge, skills and experience.
  • A suitable qualification in Medical Illustration or equivalent (other photography/ imaging qualification at degree level).
  • Post graduate certificate in Clinical Photography.
  • Eligible for AHCS registration.
  • Evidence of CPD.
Desirable
  • Higher level Medical Illustration e.g. PgC.
  • Management Leadership Qualifications.
  • Knowledge of clinical conditions, anatomy and terminology.
  • Clinical use of 3D capture.
Experience
Essential
  • Significant experience and currently working in a healthcare clinical photography setting.
  • Organisational, interpersonal and operational skills needed for post i.e. management of resources i.e. planning and delivery of service provision.
  • Post registration experience of clinical photography modalities, e.g. all ophthalmic imaging modalities, dermatology.
Desirable
  • Experience of Adobe Creative Cloud software.
  • Experience at a senior photographer level.
  • Experience of supervision.
Values
Essential
  • Ability to embrace the following personal values and behaviours on a daily basis - o Dignity, Respect and Fairness o Caring, Kindness and Compassion Ability to demonstrate a commitment to our organisational values - o Working together to be the best we can be o Striving to develop and deliver excellent services o Putting people at the heart of everything we do.
Other
Essential
  • Shows resilience, adaptability and flexible approach as situations arise and positivity when times are tough.
  • Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner.
  • Able to work hours flexibly.
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
  • Motivated to use initiative to recognise problems and seek solutions whilst understanding the importance of empowering and enabling others (patients, families, colleagues).
  • Friendly and helpful disposition, awareness of how our own and others' behaviours impact on people's experiences and the organisation's reputation.
  • Willing to seek out learning, give and accept constructive feedback and committed to continuous improvement.
Desirable
  • Ability to speak Welsh.
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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) .

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please seeNHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information
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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) .

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please seeNHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Ysbyty Glan Clwyd

Rhuddlan Road

Bodelwyddan

LL18 5UJ


Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details
Employer name

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Ysbyty Glan Clwyd

Rhuddlan Road

Bodelwyddan

LL18 5UJ


Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

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