Band 5 Medical Photographer

We are looking for an enthusiastic assistant photographer to join our busy team at The Medical Photography Department at the Royal Free London Hospital.

The Trust provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is one of London's key medical research and learning establishments, enjoying a long partnership with University College London.

You will be helping to provide a medical photography service at the Royal Free and other Trust locations.

Main duties of the job

• Undertake clinical photography and clinical videography working under the supervision of the medical photography team for diagnosis, case records, treatment planning, education, research and publication.
• Utilise specialist clinical photography techniques and skills including; dermoscopy.
• Interpretation of diagnostic and anatomical terminology, working under the supervision of the medical photography team and with clinical staff for clarification of photographic requirements.
• To provide post-production for all photography and videography using professional editing software (Adobe) following standardised workflow protocols.
• Follow national guidelines for audit purposes and working to department protocols and Standard Operating Procedures to enable accurate recording of all stages of treatment and assessment.
• Using the clinical image database systems (WABA MIM / EPR) for management of and online delivery of images.
• Observing Trust policies and procedures.
• Provide front of house support as necessary.

Person Specification

Essential

• Degree in photography
• Ability to work as a part of a team
• Commitment to undertake CPD activities and to undertake training
• Ability to demonstrate a good knowledge and understanding of clinical and general photographic techniques and procedures
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and staff
• Knowledge of 2D and 3D Digital imaging equipment
• Knowledge of photographic lighting and lighting techniques
• Flexible, creative and problem-solving approach
• Proven ability in producing standardised and demonstrative clinical photographs
• Knowledge of photographic equipment
• Ability to demonstrate initiative and solve problems
• Be a positive role model with the ability to demonstrate a credible and professional approach
• Ability to work closely with other members of the team or autonomously depending on circumstances
• Promote good working relationships and support colleagues when needed
• Enthusiastic and assertive
• Diplomatic and calm
• Flexible, creative and problem-solving approach
• Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
• Flexibility in shift and working patterns to meet the needs of the service

Desirable

• BSc Medical Illustration / Degree in photography plus Post Graduate Certificate
• Membership of Institute of Medical Illustrators (IMI)
• Registered Medical Photographer - AHCS
• Experience of general photographic practice
• Experience of videography and video editing (if no previous experience training will be provided)
• Experience of 3D imaging (Training will be provided)
• Experience of using image management systems
• Good level of computer literacy including working knowledge and experience using Microsoft Office, desktop publishing (DTP), photo manipulation and graphics software on A Mac or PC e.g.: Adobe Creative Suite Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of clinical conditions, anatomy and physiology
• Knowledge of policies and procedures related to the acquisition and storage of clinical images
• Knowledge of colour management
• Knowledge and use of design and illustration software e.g.: Adobe Illustrator Adobe InDesign Web Management Software