Clinical Photographer

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Munster; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Highland is seeking an enthusiastic clinical photographer to join the Medical Illustration team. The post is based at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, with a 36-hour working week Monday to Friday and some overtime at weekends to cover Dermatology clinics.

The successful candidate will hold a BSc in Medical Illustration or a relevant photography degree and a Post Graduate Diploma or Certificate in Clinical Photography, with AHCS registration preferred.

Qualifications

• BSc in Medical Illustration or relevant photography degree is required.
• Postgraduate Diploma or Certificate in Clinical Photography is required and AHCS registration is preferred.
• A portfolio of recent work demonstrating range of photographic skills is expected.

Responsibilities

• Work 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend overtime for Dermatology clinics.
• Based at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, and be prepared to travel to external locations as needed.
• Possess a full driving licence as occasional travel to locations outside Raigmore may be required.

Skills

Adobe Creative Cloud

Interpersonal skills

Education

BSc in Medical Illustration

Postgraduate Diploma/Certificate in Clinical Photography

Tools

Photography equipment

Job description

An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic clinical photographer to join our Medical Illustration team in NHS Highland. The post holder will work are 36 hours across Monday - Friday with occasional weekend work (as overtime) to cover monthly Dermatology clinics shared with the other clinical photographers.

The department is based at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness but provides a multi-skilled photographic, art and graphic service to all Healthcare staff employed in the Highlands and outside the health service where appropriate. A full driving licence would be desirable since occasionally required to work in locations outside of Raigmore Hospital. You will be a talented photographer, have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, be patient focused and have advanced knowledge of relevant software including Adobe Creative Cloud.

The ideal candidate will have a BSc in Medical Illustration or relevant photography degree & Post Graduate Diploma or Certificate in Clinical Photography and be on the national Academy of Healthcare Science (AHCS) register.

A portfolio of recent work is expected to be submitted to demonstrate your range of photographic skills. All applicants must have a PVG certificate and if not need to undergo the backgrounds checks and have a PVG certificate in place before a start date can be given.

As the capital city of the Highlands, Inverness is set amongst some fantastic scenery and centrally located for travel around the rest of the Highlands which are a haven for outdoor enthusiasts.

For more information or an informal chat please contact: Lucy Griffin, Head of service: 01463 704240

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best.

NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.