Clinical Photographer

Please note this is a fixed-term post for 37.5 hrs for 24 months. Where a post only has temporary funding and an existing member of NHS Lanarkshire staff wishes to apply, this will be treated as a secondment. The employee MUST already have had an agreement from their line manager to be released on a secondment before applying for the post.

An opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Clinical Photographer with a range of clinical experience and a positive outlook to join the team within NHS Lanarkshire. You will contribute to the provision of professional clinical photography, ophthalmic photography, and graphic design service, to support the delivery of high-quality patient care in a safe and secure environment. You will have a recognized degree-level photography qualification. All applicants will be required to join the Disclosure Scotland PVG Scheme.

The post is full-time, 37.5 hours per week (Shift pattern working, requires 7.5 hrs and possibly 12 hr working days). The successful candidate will be based primarily at the University Hospital Hairmyres but will be required to provide cross-cover support to any NHSL base according to the clinical needs of the service (a full driving license and own transport is essential).

A trainee position may be available for suitable candidates with an appropriate degree in photography. Trainees will be expected to undertake a one-year, distance learning, a post-graduate certificate in clinical photography in order to qualify and register with the AHCS. If the post is offered on this basis, then the appointment will be on a two-year fixed-term contract, or an Annex 21 Band 5.NHS Lanarkshire encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.

KNOWLEDGE, TRAINING, AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED TO DO THE JOB:

Registration in BSc in Medical Illustration Plus Post-registration experience PSA Registered Medical Illustrator with Academy of Healthcare Science  Thorough knowledge of digital photography, image processing, and current design trends.  Experience in ophthalmic imaging techniques. Experience in ophthalmic imaging techniques.Thorough knowledge of PC and Apple Mac systems and associated software: - Windows, Adobe PhotoShop, and Microsoft Office Professional. OSx, Adobe Creative Suite.Good interpersonal and communication skills. Full UK Driving licence and vehicle required, as this is a rotational post and requires the post holder to travel to Acute Division sites

For an informal discussion, please contact John Biagi, Service Manager, on 01355585497. 

​​​​​​​Any queries regarding the application form or recruitment process email: recruitment.lanarkshire@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk.Please note: we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the advert once a sufficient amount of applications are received.  Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage. In NHS Lanarkshire we are committed to recruiting a workforce that fully reflects the diverse make-up of our society. A place where every individual can thrive, develop and succeed based on skill, knowledge, and talent, regardless of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, care experienced, or any other dimension that can be used to differentiate people from one another. Care experienced applicants are people who live/have lived with foster parents/kinship carers or who live/have lived in a residential children’s setting/secure unit