Clinical Photographer - INTERNAL

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Job Overview

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY ANEURIN BEVAN UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD

The ABUHB Clinical Photography & Medical Illustration department have an exciting opportunity to become part of a busy team throughout the Trust.

We have a very successful Tele Dermatology service that is in the process of being adopted on an ‘All Wales’ basis, which you would be part of. You will be working as a valued member of our team to provide comprehensive, standardised high quality clinical photography and video in the studio and on the wards, as well as covering clinics and taking images in theatre. You must have a friendly disposition, be able to work as part of a team and be able to manage and prioritise own workload.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

This post is a fixed term/ secondment for 12 months from 1/3/2027 - 28/2/2028 to meet service needs. If you are interested applying for the fixed term/secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.

For further information about this post, or to arrange an informal visit please contact Ceri Llewellyn, Head of Service, Clinical Photography & Medical Illustration on 01633 234187.

Main duties of the job

To work in a team of clinical photographers to produce clinical photographs/ video to aid patient care, diagnosis, teaching, research, and publications. The postholder 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 postholder will use a combination of standardised and non-standardised photographic techniques.

Working for our organisation

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation serving the communities of Gwent. With more than 14,000 staff and volunteers, we provide safe, high-quality, and compassionate care across hospitals, GP practices, community services, and mental health settings. As a University Health Board, research, education, and innovation are central to our work, supporting evidence-based practice and continuous improvement.

Our work is guided by the Gwent Strategy 2025–2035, which sets out our long-term ambition to create a fairer and healthier future for our population. We focus on prevention, reducing health inequalities, and working in partnership with local authorities, voluntary organisations, and communities to improve health and wellbeing.

We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where people feel valued, respected, and able to develop. Our values of Kindness, Integrity, and Respect shape how we care for patients and how we treat one another.

We offer a wide range of learning and development opportunities, flexible working where possible, and a comprehensive NHS benefits package. Working for ABUHB means being part of an organisation that values its people and offers the chance to build a meaningful and rewarding career while making a real difference to the lives of others.

Qualification & Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Possess a degree in photography or related media subject that has a focus on photography, or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrate knowledge of clinical photography practice in a range of clinical environments.
• Knowledge of the range of services, equipment and software used in wider medical illustration practice.
• Knowledge of consent, confidentiality, copyright, Mental Capacity Act, Data Protection and GDPR and other relevant legislation in relation to clinical photography practice.
• Understanding of equality and diversity issues and how this affects patients, visitors and staff.

Desirable criteria

• Hold a postgraduate / level 7 qualification in Clinical Photography or Medical Illustration.
• A member of the Academy for Healthcare Science (AHCS) voluntary register for medical illustrators.
• Demonstrate some knowledge and understanding of current trends in the NHS and clinical photography profession.

Experience

Essential criteria

• Demonstrate evidence of a wide range of experience in clinical photography to a consistently high standard.

Skills & Attributes

Essential criteria

• Demonstrate excellent digital photography skills.
• Demonstrate creativity in the interpretation of client’s briefs, both clinical and non-clinical.
• Show a good level of computer literacy, particularly with digital imaging software.
• Demonstrate patient management skills. to interact with a wide diversity of people.
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills.
• Demonstrate effective organisational skills and the ability to prioritise and time manage work.
• Demonstrate ability to work under own initiative and as a member of a team.
• Ability to interact with a wide diversity of people.

Desirable criteria

• Membership with the professional body for clinical photographers, the Institute of Medical Illustrators.
• Active pursuit of personal and professional expertise through Continuing Professional Development.
• Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh.

Other

Essential criteria

• Hold or be undertaking a qualification that will allow voluntary registration as a Medical Illustrator with the Academy for Healthcare Science (AHCS).

Desirable criteria

• Ability to use own transport suitable for carrying photographic / video equipment to other sites where services are required.