Responsible for managing all aspects of Teledermatology services, including the clinic co-ordination, staff supervision and training, administrative support services, provision of specialist clinical photographic dermoscopy.
To undertake clinical and ophthalmic photography, within the Acute Hospital setting and Community environments, for diagnosis, case records, education, research and publication.
Responsible for providing a general and PR photography support for patient information, research, publication, education and public relations.
To supervise the clinical photographic staff and admin support on a daily basis across the whole of the Medical Illustration Service, with special responsibility for the Community Teledermatology Service.
To assist in the development of the clinical photographic service internally and with external commissioning providers.
Assist in the co-ordination and organisation of complex photographic requests & teledermatology clinics, scheduling staff, patients and accommodation to meet deadlines.
Ensuring quality of photography produced is of a highly professional nature. That the condition has been accurately interpreted and the appropriate equipment & lighting technique has been used to ensure it is medically & legally valuable, measuring against recognised standards. Mindful of cultural and religious beliefs, to ensure all patient's and customers photographic needs are met.
Responsible for ensuring patients receive relevant information to be give 'informed' consent.
Ensure recording of images in all clinical areas or when undertaking teledermatology, mole mapping, 3D photography & retinal screening, or other community based services, are undertaken with speed, dexterity and accuracy so patients' treatment is not delayed or disrupted.
Undertake dental/intraoral photography compliant with local health and safety requirements.
Undertake ophthalmic photography, including FFA/OCT clinics, ensuring protocols are adhered to and data is of value.
We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.
Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:
Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;
Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.
UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.
*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
Degree in Medical Illustration / Clinical Photography or a Degree in Photography together with a PGC in Medical Illustration, or equivalence.
Academy for HealthCare Science registration
Experience of working in a Medical illustration department
People management - accredited course or proven experience
Professional Standards & IMI Code of Conduct
Image Management software
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