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Medical Photographer
| Posting date: | 28 January 2025 |
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| Salary: | £29,970 to £36,483 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £29970 - £36483 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 24 February 2025 |
| Location: | Wakefield, WF14DG |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | C9377-FCS5517 |
Summary
Digitally capture accurate, clinical photographic images of patients in the studio, on the wards and operating theatres around the hospital on a daily basis. Have the expertise to recognise medical conditions and surgical procedures and demonstrate the visual appearance for documentation. Undertake appropriate photographic examinations as requested by clinicians, referring questionable requests to a senior medical photographer. Respect patient dignity and cultural differences during photographic sessions. Insert appropriate oral retractors and/or mirrors to facilitate dental, oral surgery and facial maxillary photography. Produce photographic evidence for the police accompanied by written police statements. Undertake medico-legal requests for solicitors. Participate in the training of undergraduate medical photographers. Digitally capture non-clinical images in the studio and on location. Produce digital images from 35mm negatives/slides, books, x-rays and illustrations via scanners and cameras. Discuss with service users their particular requirements and advise appropriately to ensure efficient use of resources and quality of service. Share responsibilities of the departments administrative duties i.e., writing letters, filing, stock control, ordering consumables and making patient appointments in the absence of the medical photography coordinator. Maintain the departments confidential patient records, ensuring the correct patient demographics are digitally tagged to each image.