Trainee Clinical Photographer

The Methodist Church in Britain; Carmarthen; Remote; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Diploma support

Welsh language learning

Job summary

Hywel Dda University Health Board in Carmarthen is recruiting a trainee clinical photographer on an 18‑month fixed‑term contract at Glangwili General Hospital. The role involves producing clinical photographs and video to support patient care, teaching, and research, with on‑the‑job training and a Level 7 Diploma in Clinical Photography studied alongside the work.

Applicants need an honours degree in photography or two years' professional photographic experience.

Qualifications

• Honours degree in photography or equivalent qualification.
• Two years' professional photographic experience (alternative to a degree).
• On-the-job training with Level 7 Diploma in Clinical Photography.

Responsibilities

• Produce clinical photographs and video to aid patient care, diagnosis, teaching, research and publications.
• Provide photographic support to multidisciplinary teams across clinical specialties.
• Use standardised and non-standardised techniques in varied clinical environments.
• Work towards competence in duties within 18 months.
• Complete the Level 7 Diploma in Clinical Photography alongside the role.

Skills

Digital photography

Studio lighting

Composition

Digital imaging software

Communication skills

Teamwork

Medical illustration research

Education

Honours degree in photography

Job description

Hywel Dda University Health Board is recruiting a trainee clinical photographer on an 18-month fixed-term contract, based at Glangwili General Hospital in Carmarthen. The post produces clinical photographs and video to support patient care, diagnosis, teaching, research and publications for multidisciplinary teams across several specialties. It is a full-time, on-the-job training post under Annex 21 rules, with the Level 7 Diploma in Clinical Photography studied in hours beyond the working day. Candidates need an honours degree in photography or two years' professional photographic experience.

What the job involves

• Produce clinical photographs and video to aid patient care, diagnosis, teaching, research and publications
• Provide photographic support to multidisciplinary teams across a range of clinical specialties
• Use standardised and non-standardised photographic techniques in varied clinical environments
• Work towards competence in the duties set out in the job description within 18 months
• Complete the Level 7 Diploma in Clinical Photography alongside the role

What’s required

Qualifications

• Honours degree or equivalent in photography or a relevant media subject with a photography focus

Experience

• Two years' relevant professional photographic work experience (alternative to a degree)

Skills & knowledge

• Good technical skill in digital photography, in studio and on location
• Skill in composition and visual perception
• Good computer literacy, particularly with digital imaging software
• Good communication with a range of people in varied settings
• Team working and organisational skills
• Evidence of background research into medical illustration and the NHS

Other

• Desire for further personal, professional development and qualifications

Nice to have

• Experience of work in a public or service environment
• Experience of work in a medical photography department
• Photography skills across subjects such as still-life and portraiture
• Control of lighting on location and in the studio
• Welsh language skills at levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading and writing

What’s offered

• On-the-job training programme towards a qualified Band 5 Clinical Photographer post
• Support to develop the Level 7 Diploma and required competencies
• Welsh language learning options and staff support