We are looking for a committed individual seeking to get their career as a Clinical Photographer off to a flying start, in the department of Medical Illustration at the University Hospital of Wales.
The successful candidate on this salaried scheme will undertake an 18-month, on-job training programme, designed to give trainee clinical photographers a sound knowledge and skill base from which to develop their career.
The Trainee Clinical Photographer (Band 5 Annex 21 70%) will be working towards gaining skills and experience to be competent in meeting the duties and responsibilities detailed in this job description. This will enable them to be eligible to apply for a qualified Band 5 Clinical Photographer position.
The trainee will undertake the Level 7 Diploma in Clinical Photography, which will require the individual to commit to additional hours outside of the working day to complete the qualification.
This is an 18-month fixed term contract starting on Monday 1st September 2025 and ending on Friday 26th February 2027.
To work in a team of Clinical Photographers to produce clinical photographs / video to aid patient care, diagnosis, teaching, research and publications. The post holder will provide a range of photographic knowledge and skills to support a variety of multidisciplinary teams, across a range of clinical specialties within the organisation. Working in a variety of clinical environments, the post holder will use a combination of standardised and non-standardised photographic techniques.
This post is fixed term until 26/02/27 to meet the needs of the service and qualification.
This post is fixed term/secondment for 18 months to meet the needs of the service.
If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is
“Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together”, and our vision is that every person’s chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Christopher Tetley Job title: Head of Photography Email address:
[email protected]
