Trainee Clinical Photographer - 18-Month Annex 21 Training

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

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