Job Title: Medical Photographer

Start Date: ASAP

Expected to last: 3 Months with a possible extension

Job Type Temporary

Hours: 37.5 hours/ Monday - Friday

Band: 5
Location: East Grinstead

Pay Rate: £18 PAYE Inclusive of holiday pay

Job Summary:

As a Medical Photographer, you will provide high-quality photography, video, and graphic design services to support patient care, education, and communication. Work across various clinical areas and be responsible for both clinical and non-clinical photography.

Key Responsibilities:

Clinical Photography

Take professional photographs in areas such as theatres, clinics, wards, and specialist units (e.g. Burns, Maxillofacial, Ophthalmology).

Explain procedures and gain patient consent before taking photographs.

Reassure and support anxious or vulnerable patients, sometimes working with a chaperone.

Follow hospital policies and data protection rules when capturing and storing images.

Carry out specialist eye imaging techniques, including Fluorescein and OCT photography.

Non-Clinical Photography & Graphics

Produce photographs for staff profiles, promotional materials, research, and marketing.

Design and produce posters, leaflets, and other documents for hospital departments using software like Adobe InDesign and Photoshop.

Support the Trust's marketing and communications with creative visual content.

Technology & Systems

Use image management software to upload and organise clinical photographs.

Operate and maintain specialist equipment like 3D scanners and audio-visual systems.

Assist with virtual clinics by uploading patient-submitted images.

Financial & Stock Management

Keep track of stock used in graphics/print work.

Ensure external work is correctly billed and costs are kept down.

Maintain accurate job records for invoicing.

Training & Development

Keep your technical knowledge and photography skills up to date.

Take part in regular training, mandatory courses, and staff appraisals.

Help maintain quality standards in the graphics work.

Working Relationships:

You'll work closely with:

Patients and their families

Medical and surgical staff

Nursing and admin teams

External clients and suppliers

Person Specification:

Essential:

Degree or postgraduate qualification in Clinical Photography (or equivalent experience)

Eligible for registration with the AHCS

Strong camera and lighting skills

Good knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator)

Experience working independently in clinical settings

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Organised, able to plan and prioritise work

Desirable:

Video production experience

Experience in design and print work

PR or promotional photography