Medical Photographer

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust (CHFT) are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics.
We are committed to recruiting to our values. Leading One Culture of Care underpins our values by creating an environment, tone and behaviours across all parts of the Trust that are fundamentally rooted in compassionate care.
We are open to considering a wide range of flexible working arrangements. There are opportunities to flex the days of the week, hours and times of work and place of work including: part-time, job-share, flexible working hours and the possibility to work from home when appropriate. Please talk to us during the interview process to discuss any flexibility that you may require.
We received our Silver Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain's Reservists and Employers. This means that we provided its statement of intent to support all Defence personnel and we welcome application to work for us. Find out more - Why Choose CHFT?
Our Future Plans
The Department of Health and Social Care has awarded capital funding to invest in local health services at both Calderdale Royal Hospital and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary. This is a significant investment and an opportunity to enhance services for our populations in Calderdale and Huddersfield and West Yorkshire for generations to come. To find out more, please visit https://future.cht.nhs.uk, The postholder: -

• To participate in all aspects of clinical photography and videography of adults and children in a variety of locations, in the photographic studio, on wards, in clinics and operating theatres, guided by local and national guidelines.

Medical Illustration provides a service to wide range of modalities within the Trust, with an emphasis on Tissue Viability, Dermatology, Plastic Surgery, ENT (Ears, Nose & Throat) and adult & children's safeguarding.

• You will be an active team member in the Community Diagnostic Centres, photographing skin lesions within the new teledermatology service., The postholder: -


• To participate in all aspects of clinical photography and videography of adults and children in a variety of locations, in the photographic studio, on wards, in clinics and operating theatres, guided by local and national guidelines.

Medical Illustration provides a service to wide range of modalities within the Trust, with an emphasis on Tissue Viability, Dermatology, Plastic Surgery, ENT (Ears, Nose & Throat) and adult & children's safeguarding.

• You will be an active team member in the Community Diagnostic Centres, photographing skin lesions within the new teledermatology service.


• Photograph patients using specialist ophthalmic imaging equipment and carry out procedures for diagnostic fluorescein angiography, indocyanine green angiography, slit lamp and fundus imaging. Competently and routinely undertake ophthalmic imaging of patients in regular clinics using a variety of ophthalmic imaging techniques.


• Production of large format posters, patient information leaflets and illustrative graphic assignments.

Clinical Duties

• Capture digital clinical photographic images and video images of patients in the studio and on location, for accurate recordings on a daily basis.


• Photograph patients using specialist ophthalmic imaging equipment and carry out procedures for diagnostic fluorescein angiography, indocyanine green angiography, optical coherence tomography, slit lamp and fundus imaging.


• Have a level of expertise to recognise medical conditions and surgical procedures and demonstrate the visual appearance for documentation.


• Undertake appropriate photographic examinations as requested by clinicians, referring questionable requests to the Senior Medical Photographer.


• To participate in clinical research studies, in ophthalmology, orthopaedics and cancer modalities.


• Respect the patient's confidentiality, dignity and cultural differences at all times, during photographic sessions.


• To carry out medico-legal photography for the Trust, solicitors, criminal injury cases and the police.


• To competently and creatively handle general photographic assignments within the hospital setting.


• To be fully conversant with all forms of image process and printing, the use of multimedia software packages and digital image management and working knowledge of colour management.


• Inputting confidential patient images in, CRIS (Computerised Radiology Information System) for health professions to view in PACS (Picture Archiving & Communication System).


• To design and print posters in house, using Adobe Creative Suite


• Have the ability to interpret client's requirements and give advice on page layout, colour and design of posters, leaflets and graphic work.


• Communicate effectively with a diverse range of healthcare staff, patients, public sector personnel, on a daily basis, in the form of verbal and electronic communication.
  
  Calderdale & Huddersfield NHS Founda on Trust is looking to appoint a part me Medical Photographer, working within our small team, across Huddersfield & Halifax acute hospital sites and Community Diagnosis Centres.

We are looking for an enthusias c and cheerful team player. Experienced within the Medical Photography field, who is not only proficient in photography, but has a caring and empathic approach to our pa ents and can communicate with a wide range of health professionals.,
• The ability to work cheerfully and effectively as part of a team, under pressure, to meet constant deadlines is essential., BA (Hons) Medical Illustration or Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Photography or equivalent, A good understanding of all aspects of Medical Illustration, Must be a team player and work towards team objectives, Must have good interpersonal and communication skills to liaise with patients and staff, Ability to manage and organise your own workload, without supervision to meet deadlines, This position is eligible for an enhanced check with adults and children's barred list information.
  
  We employ more than 6,500 staff who deliver compassionate care from our two main hospitals, Calderdale Royal Hospital and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary as well as in community sites, health centres and in patients' homes. We also are incredibly proud to have almost 150 volunteers here at CHFT.

We provide a range of services including urgent and emergency care; medical; surgical; maternity; gynaecology; critical care; children's and young people's services; end of life care and outpatient and diagnostic imaging services.
We provide community health services, including sexual health services in Calderdale from Calderdale Royal and local health centres. These include Todmorden Health Centre and Broad Street Plaza.
We continue to modernise and invest in our health services to build on our strong reputation. Foundation trusts are public leaders in improving quality in health services. They are part of the NHS - yet decisions about what they do and how they do it are driven by independent boards. Boards listen to their Council of Governors and respond to the needs of their members - patients, staff and the local community.
Foundation trusts provide what the health service wants, yet are also free to invest quickly in the changes to the local community needs, in striving to be the best, and in putting their patients first.

Our vision is to provide One Culture of Care for one another in order that we can provide compassionate care for the people who use our services. We are passionate about creating a workplace where we work together to get results, encouraging colleagues to have their say, in order to co create the change we want to see. We take pride in the diversity of our workforce that's why we encourage applications from all. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants.
Please ensure your application is submitted with referees who can verify your employment/education history over the last three years and include valid email addresses for them. We will request electronic Factual Employment References from your previous employers. These references will be requested before you are issued with an unconditional offer of employment letter.
If you are appointed to a post, information will also be transferred into the NHS Electronic Staff Records system. The Inter-Authority Transfer (IAT) process is a critical and beneficial component of ESR and following interview your previous NHS employment data, if applicable will be transferred from your current / most recent employer.
You may be required to undertake a DBS. The Trust will administer the DBS check on your behalf and will recover the cost (Enhanced £42.90, Standard £22.90 or Basic £22.90) from your salary when you commence in post (including Internal staff). You will also be required to participate in the DBS Update Service and pay the £13 cost per year. This is a condition of your employment.
CHFT is part of the West Yorkshire Association of Acute Trusts (WYAAT), a collaborative of the NHS hospital trusts from across West Yorkshire and Harrogate working together to provide the best possible care for our patients.