Medical Photographer (Band 5)

at  North Bristol NHS Trust

Medical Photography Create medical photography/video adhering to standard medical views accurately in the studio and while out in wards, clinics, and theatres. Apply professional photographic knowledge to ensure the quality of images are optimised in accordance with standard views Assess situations and assisting patients with dressing/undressing to ensure appropriate medical photography/video views are obtained. Accountable for own actions working within department guidelines, policies, and procedures. Provide Ophthalmic and Medical Legal photography adhering to SLAs and agreed timelines.
Digital processing and finishing of images for the Medical Image Management System (MIMS). Act as a support resource to non-medical photography staff in the use of the WABA medical pics App. Processing and managing images provided by others, from out of hours services, for upload into MIMS Accurate data entry and updates within the Job Management System (JMS) Support the department in maintaining the quality assurance accreditation level 2 from the Institute of Medical Illustrators (IMI) Ensuring all specialist medical photography equipment is always managed safely and secure Media Undertake public relations photography Medical photography for patient leaflets, teaching, research, posters etc. Accurate data entry within the Job Management System (JMS) Support income generation activities as appropriate Multi-skilling Participate fully within the multi-skilling rota covering photography, video, fundus/OCT, and poster printing Able to adjust short term plans / day rota to reflect the demands of the medical photography and illustration department Medical video recording and editing, as appropriate Competent to undertake fundus photography and OCT/OCT-A Undertake poster printing Training and personal development Support the training, and development of junior / less experienced staff Maintain own competence within medical photography and associated information technology.
Maintain own competence to enable full participation in the multi-skilling rota delivering a safe, effective and efficient service To be pro-active in maintaining a Continuous Professional Development Plan Service Evaluation and Planning To participate in service evaluation and development initiatives within the Medical Photography. This may include evaluation of service level agreement, models of service delivery, and ensuring effectiveness. To attend Departmental meetings and liaise with the Head of Dept / Senior Photographers on Health & Safety, cover, leave and general issues, so that good communication is maintained. To develop a working knowledge of the principles of Clinical Governance and their application to professional practice.
Resource Management To be responsible for the security and care of equipment and resources used in the course of daily work, ensuring standards of infection control and safety are maintained. To ensure the safe carriage, storage and proper use of records and equipment, working within lifting and handling guidelines

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