Senior Medical Photographer
| Posting date: | 02 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £44,485.00 to £52,521.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £44485.00 - £52521.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 28 February 2026 |
| Location: | Beckenham, BR3 3QL |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9213-26-0121 |
Summary
1. The post holder will undertake a range of clinical photography activities, including the day-to-day delivery of the teledermatology service and the photography of patients clinical conditions. These images will form part of the confidential medical record and may be required for case reports, medical evidence (including court proceedings), or teaching purposes. 2. To be responsible for the development and the day to day running of the photography service. 3. Use a variety of photographic equipment and determine how best to utilise to achieve the best image. This will include for example determining which lens to use, the focal length and exposure to document a full body mole map for Dermatology patients. 4. To be able to take high quality images in a studio or ward setting and to determine how best to position the patient and effectively communicate this; ensuring sensitivity to the patients needs. 5. To inform patient of what will happen during the photographic process. 6. Have a basic knowledge of medical conditions and terminology in order to determine the appropriate medium and techniques to record a medical condition from detail of that condition provided by doctors i.e. what views are required for dermatological mapping. 7. Know the anatomical planes dividing the human body, which allow for the accurate recording of the extent of deformities and consistency of follow-up photography. 8. Be sensitive and empathetic to the emotional and psychological effect of the patients condition and/or situation i.e. having photographs taken of intimate areas of the body. 9. Be able to cope with taking photographs of all medical conditions and wounds under pressure. 10. Deal with clients photographic enquiries on services offered and advice on the pathway and turnaround times, and direct to the Service Manager where necessary. 11. To observe the requirements of each individual item of work with regard to quality, quantity and date required to ensure the timely completion of the work. 12. To ensure that the patient fully understands the purpose of the consent form and to check that this has been given according to the documentation received. Where documentation is incomplete, to investigate and withhold release of the images until this has been rectified. 13. Use specialist knowledge to resolve conflicting requirements for images and advise on appropriate use of IT systems to enhance images. 14. Responsible for the transfer of images to the digital archive management system and to determine whether manipulation is required to make image clearer. 15. Assist with the day-to-day running of new services within the department which require medical photography, in particular, teledermatology. This may include helping to set up new teledermatology services, possibly in community-based hubs, working alongside other relevant stakeholders in the process.