Job Summary
Are you a passionate and skilled photographer with a flair for clinical photography? Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust is seeking aClinical Photographerto join our dynamic Medical Photography and Illustration team.
By joining us you will work in adiverse and rewarding environment, capturing images that directly support patient care, research. Be part of aforward-thinking departmentthat embraces innovation, enjoy avaried workloadacross multiple hospital sites, including studio, ward, theatre, and outpatient settings. You will be able to collaborate with a supportive team and contribute tonational research projectsand clinical trials.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a skilled and motivatedClinical Photographerto join our Medical Photography and Illustration team. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to patient care, education, and research through high-quality clinical photography.
About Us
Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.
Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.
Details
Date posted
28 August 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£31,049 to £37,796 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
REF1686T
Job locations
Queen Alexandra Hospital
Cosham
PO6 3LY
Job Description
Job responsibilities
- Undertake routine and complex clinical photography, ensuring patient consent and confidentiality.
- Support clinical trials and research projects through accurate and timely image capture.
- Produce non-clinical photography for Trust publications, training materials, and events if required
- Maintain accurate records and manage image databases.
- Contribute to departmental innovation and development.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a supportive and innovative team.
- Work in a varied and rewarding role that makes a real difference.
- Contribute to nationally recognised research and clinical projects.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Undertake routine and complex clinical photography, ensuring patient consent and confidentiality.
- Support clinical trials and research projects through accurate and timely image capture.
- Produce non-clinical photography for Trust publications, training materials, and events if required
- Maintain accurate records and manage image databases.
- Contribute to departmental innovation and development.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a supportive and innovative team.
- Work in a varied and rewarding role that makes a real difference.
- Contribute to nationally recognised research and clinical projects.
Person Specification
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Strong customer service skills.
- Photographic
- Technical and computer skills using specialised software
- Effective communication skills, both written and spoken
- Sound knowledge base
- Autonomy of decision making when photographing patients
- Full driving license
Desirable
- Understanding of medical terminology and clinical processes
- Knowledge and experience of photographic manipulation of images
- Respects the privacy and dignity of individuals
- Understanding of copyright issues regarding images
Qualifications
Essential
- General Photographic Degree
Experience
Essential
- Digital Photography experience
- IT skills
Desirable
- General Photographic experience
- Experience in Adobe suite
Person Specification
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Digital Photography experience
- IT skills
Desirable
- General Photographic experience
- Experience in Adobe suite
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 details
Employer name
Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
Address
Queen Alexandra Hospital
Cosham
PO6 3LY
Employer's website
https://www.porthosp.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
Address
Queen Alexandra Hospital
Cosham
PO6 3LY
Employer's website
https://www.porthosp.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)
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