Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
To provide a comprehensive Medical Photography, Teledermatology and Ophthalmic Imaging service to the Trust working as a member of a team within the Medical Photography Department of Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (GHNHSFT).
The post holder will provide a range of photographic skills to aid in diagnostics, referral, clinical management and education, whilst working alongside a variety of multidisciplinary teams. These include use of specialist techniques such as teledermatology, ophthalmic imaging, dental and surgical photography.
The post holder will provide a high quality non-clinical corporate and commercial photographic service for the Trust when required.
Main duties of the job
To carry out clinical and specialist photographic techniques, in line with departmental protocols, to produce materials for use in patient monitoring and recording, support of teaching and research and illustration of medical publications within the GHNHSFT.
To provide a comprehensive teledermatology service undertaking lesion photography with the use of a dermoscope.
To carry out a high standard of non-clinical/ PR photography in support of public relations, teaching, and research activities of GHNHSFT.
To provide a comprehensive Ophthalmic Imaging service, undertaking: Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT), fundus photography, auto-fluorescence, Fundus Fluorescein Angiography (FFA), Indo-Cyanine Green Angiography (ICGA) in support of a range of Ophthalmology clinics.
Be registered and practice within the terms of the Academy for Healthcare Science's Standards Expected of a Registered Medical Illustrator and the Institute of Medical Illustrator's Code of Professional Conduct for Professional Members and follow local policies and standard operating procedures.
Job responsibilities
Knowledge, Skills, Experience and Aptitude Required
To be accountable for producing images which are both medically and legally valuable, ensuring the photograph is reproduced accurately and with no alteration to the subject.
Be responsible for choosing the most appropriate photographic technique to demonstrate the patients condition. This will include cross lighting and specialist photographic techniques such as dermoscopy for dermatology lesions e.g. melanoma.
To provide, when required, advice and guidance in interpreting legislation and policy guidelines regarding consent, confidentiality and photography. Ensuring that the rules of confidentiality are adhered to at all times and informed consent is provided by the patient (or person with appropriate legal responsibility) prior to undertaking photography.
To maintain administrative and relevant image database systems within the department being mindful of the need for a defined audit trail. Controlling access to the information in line with the Data Protection Act and GDPR.
Maintain a CPD record to keep abreast of current technical developments relating to medical photography and ophthalmic imaging provision.
Ensure office, studio, clinic facilities are kept clear and well-ordered and that all equipment is maintained to acceptable and professional standards. The post holder will contribute to infection control performance of the Trust.
Communications and Working Relationships
Carry out duties as a Clinical Photographer in a competent and professional manner; working as part of a wider team and also managing own standards of work, working unsupervised from day to day. Apply a high level of communication skills within the smaller and extended team.
Communicate in a sensitive and empathetic manner with patients that are emotional, distressed or in pain. Being mindful of cultural and religious views and beliefs, to ensure all patients and customers specific photographic needs are fulfilled, and that clinical priorities are met.
Work in conjunction with multidisciplinary teams in a range of outpatient clinics to ensure the smooth running of busy, time sensitive clinics are met.
Person Specification
Qualifications
- Photographic qualification at Undergraduate or equivalent or Postgraduate Qualification in Medical Photography/Ophthalmic Photography
- Eligible for AHCS registration
Experience
- Experience in a medical photography department
- Excellent communication skills, written and verbal. Must work well as part of a team
- Demonstrate creativity and competency in the interpretation of both clinical and non-clinical briefs.
- Experience of a wide range of specialist clinical photography, teledermatology video and ophthalmic imaging
- Membership of a professional body. A commitment to improving personal skills and knowledge through Continuous Professional Development.
Knowledge/ Skills
- Thorough understanding of consent and confidentiality issues
- High level knowledge and understanding of the clinical photographer's role and responsibility within the NHS and wider industry.
- Good patient management skills and a high level of empathy.
- Good digital imaging skills and overall competency in computer literacy with packages such as Adobe and Microsoft
- Ability to manage own workload effectively under pressure and contribute ideas towards the development of the team
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer name
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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