Trainee Clinical Photographer

NHS; Carmarthen; Remote; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Hywel Dda University Health Board in Carmarthen is seeking a Trainee Clinical Photographer (Band 5 Annex 21) for an 18-month fixed term based at Glangwili General Hospital. The post provides on-the-job training and exposure to Dermatology, Ophthalmology, ENT, Orthopaedics, Paediatrics, and Surgery, with plan to complete the Level 7 Diploma in Clinical Photography.

You will be employed under Annex 21 and work toward qualifying as a Band 5 Clinical Photographer, with Welsh language support

Qualifications

• Possess an Honours degree or equivalent qualifications, in photography or a relevant media related subject with a focus on photography.
• Evidence of background research into the medical illustration profession and NHS.

Responsibilities

• To work in a team of clinical photographers to produce clinical photographs / video to aid patient care, diagnosis, teaching, research, and publications.
• Work in a variety of clinical environments using standardised and non-standardised photographic techniques.
• Demonstrate a good level of technical skill in digital photography; demonstrate lighting control on location and in the studio.

Skills

Honours degree

Background research into medical/ NHS

Public/service environment experience

Medical photography department

Digital photography techniques

Imaging software

Communication skills

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Welsh language (desirable)

Education

Honours degree in photography or equivalent

2 years professional photographic work experience

Tools

Digital imaging software

Job description

Main area Clinical Photography Grade Band 5 (Annex 21) Contract 18 months (Band 5 (Annex 21) Fixed term until 31/08/2028, due to funding) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 100-PST121-1026

Employer Hywel Dda University Health Board Employer type NHS Site Glangwili General Hospital Town Carmarthen Salary £32,557 - £39,631 per annum (pro rata if part time) Salary period Yearly Closing 26/11/2026 23:59 Interview date 07/12/2026

Our Hywel Dda values reflect who we are and how we behave. We continuously work together to be the best we can be as we strive to develop and deliver excellent services, putting people at the heart of everything we do. Throughout our recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you would demonstrate these values in the way that you work with us.

Hywel Dda University Health Board reserve the right to close vacancies after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. We encourage early applications to ensure consideration for a post.

Job overview

This is an 18-month fixed term contract starting on Monday 1st March 2027 and ending on Thursday 31st August 2028.

We are looking for a dedicated individual seeking an exciting career in Clinical Photography. You will be based at Glangwili General Hospital, Carmarthen, and gain exposure to many specialities such as: Dermatology/Tele-Dermoscopy, Ophthalmology, ENT, Orthopaedics, Paediatrics, Tissue Viability, and Surgery.

The successful candidate will undertake an full-time, 18 month, on the job training programme designed specifically to provide a sound knowledge and skill base to develop their career. They will be appointed under the annex 21 rules . Please see the Detailed job description and main responsibilities for further information.

As a Trainee Clinical Photographer (Band 5 Annex 21) you will be working towards gaining skills and experience to be competent in meeting the duties and responsibilities detailed in this job description. This will enable you to be eligible to apply for a qualified Band 5 Clinical Photographer position. You will undertake the Level 7 Diploma in Clinical Photography,which will require you to commit to additional hours outside of the working day to complete the qualification.

Any queries please contact Rachel Johnstone, Head of Service on 01267 283112 or email [e-mail]

Main duties of the job

To work in a team of clinical photographers to produce clinical photographs / video to aid patient care, diagnosis, teaching, research, and publications. The post holder will provide a range of photographic knowledge and skills to support a variety of multidisciplinary teams, across a range of clinical specialties within the organisation.

Working in a variety of clinical environments, the post holder will use a combination of standardised and non-standardised photographic techniques.

Working for our organisation

Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.

We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.

We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.

Our services are provided in:

• Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
• Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
• Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
• 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
• Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Applications will be shortlisted based on 'Annex 21' person specification: Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience, plus the Skills and Attributes. Other criteria will be assessed at interview stage.

The successful applicant will be appointed under Annex 21 rules whereby 70% of the top of Band 5 will be payableduring the first year and 75% in the remaining period. Applicants would be supported to develop their qualification and competencies required to fulfil the role within 18 months.

Failure to achieve the qualification and competencies in the designated timeframe could result in implementing Workforce policies.

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

Interviews will be held on 07/12/2026

Qualifications & Knowledge ( Annex 21)

• Possess an Honours degree or equivalent qualifications, in photography or a relevant media related subject that has a focus on photography. Alternatively, learners must have a minimum of two years’ relevant professional photographic work experience.
• Evidence of background research into the medical illustration profession and NHS.

Experience ( Annex 21 )

• Experience of work in a public/service environment.
• Experience of work in a medical photography department.

Skills and Attributes ( Annex 21 )

• Demonstrate a good level of technical skill in digital photography
• Demonstrate photographic skills in different environments including studio and on location.
• Demonstrate skills in composition and visual perception
• Show a good level of computer literacy, particularly with digital imaging software
• Demonstrate good communication skills in a variety of settings and with a range of people.
• Demonstrate ability to work as a member of a team
• Demonstrate organisational skills.
• Show a desire for further personal and professional development and qualifications.
• Demonstrate photography skills in a range of subject matter, e.g. still-life photography and portraiture
• Demonstrate control of lighting on location and in the studio.
• Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh

Hywel Dda University Health Board operates a bilingual policy. All applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.

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To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa , unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK . If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.

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This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Rachel Johnstone Job title Head of Medical Photography / Illustration Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 01267 283112 Additional information

Any queries please contact Rachel Johnstone, Head of Service on 01267 283112 or email [e-mail]