Clinical Photographer

To assist in providing a professional, high quality digital photographic imaging and video service to the Trust(s) for clinical, teaching, medico-legal and non-clinical purposes. JOB SUMMARY Provide a professional high quality digital photographic imaging service to the Trust for clinical records, teaching, medico legal and non-clinical purposes. Maintain an efficient workflow in the department, using initiative and selfmanagement when necessary. Work with the Medical Illustration Manager and other department staff to continually develop and improve the service provided,

• To undertake all clinical photography required by the Trust, either in the
Medical Illustration Department, clinics on the wards or in the operating theatres, mortuary and other locations within and outside the Hospital.
• To undertake a range of complex diagnostic photography e.g. ophthalmic
photographic service to the Eye Clinic (OCTs and FFA photography).
• Ensure photographic equipment is maintained and that proper records are
kept of all photographic activities.
• To assist with the routine operation of the departments management
database and contribute to its further development.
• To plan work and liaise with the clinical photography staff to meet client
deadlines.
• Maintain accurate department and patient records.
• Ensure cost effective use of all the Trusts materials and resources.
• To implement patient confidentiality and DPA (Data Protection Act) protocols
as per the Trust policy.
• To undertake any other duties appropriate to the grade and nature of the post
as directed by the Medical Illustration Manager.
• Maintain registration with the Academy for Healthcare Science (AHCS) and as
a requirement of registration, keep and update a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) portfolio, Advert for part time (20 hours per week) Clinical Photographer An enthusiastic and committed Clinical Photographer is required to join a busy team supplying a Medical Illustration service to The Royal Surrey County Hospital. We provide a wide range of photography and video services to all clinical specialties including [but not limited to]: orthodontics and maxillo facial, dermatology, ophthalmology, ward photography and ENT. As a clinical photographer you will be providing a professional high quality digital photographic imaging service to the Trust for clinical records, teaching, medico legal and non-clinical

purposes. Applicants will have a minimum of 3 months experience post qualification in medical photography, although newly qualified and experienced photographers may also be considered. You will need to be able to demonstrate the ability to work innovatively and without supervision and as well as having good organizational skills have the following:-
• BSc in Medical Illustration or equivalent
• An outstanding current portfolio
• Excellent Photoshop and IT skills
• Excellent communication skills
  
  Working for our organisation
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure. We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding. Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us. Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible. A video about the Royal Surrey - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R96pMboIYdo