Clinical Photographer jobs

An exciting opportunity has arisen with the medical photography department. We are seeking a compassionate, motivated individual with a degree in medical photography or a degree in photography plus relevant clinical experience. In addition, the successful candidate will be registered/eligible (or qualified to a registered level) with the Institute of Medical Illustrators (IMI) and/or Academy for Healthcare Science (AHCS).

This is a 12 month fixed term contract for maternity cover, based at The James Cook University Hospital. Cross site working is also required at One-Life (in rotational periods) With the expectation to work across multi-sites to primarily support the skin clinics and wider UHT group Medical Photogrpahy service.

Shortlisted candidates should bring a portfolio of photography work for their interview.

The post holder will provide medical photography, and video, in the photography studio and across outpatient/inpatient environments within The James Cook University Hospital and additional sites as required. The successful candidate will join our team consisting of 2 clinical photographers, an imaging support worker, and a MIMS administrator. A thorough understanding of the medical photography department and experience with image databases and editing software is essential.

The post may involve dealing with difficult and distraught clients, emotional stress, death and various pathologies.
The post holder can be exposed to a range of clinical conditions including surgical procedures, specimens, deep and infected wounds, infectious
conditions and conditions of unknown pathology. Conditions encountered may be distressing to visual, olfactory or auditory senses.

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust have come together to form University Hospitals Tees. As a result, post holders may be required to work across sites within both organisations.

Across University Hospitals Tees, our ambition is to be the best place to work, ensuring we have the right staff in the right roles at the right time to deliver outstanding patient care and experience.

We are committed to supporting our staff through an inclusive and supportive working environment, offering health and wellbeing initiatives, staff benefits, and opportunities for personal and professional development.

We support the 'Making Every Contact Count' approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.