Bonniebabi Newborn Photographer - Birmingham Heartlands Hospital
Monday to Friday (working days are none negotiable)
Start time 09:00 - 09:30
Contracted Hours - 20 Hours per week
***Due to the requirement to access and work on the Maternity Ward, and the sensitivity of this environment, in order to respect the privacy, dignity and decency of women on those wards who have just given birth , we can only accept female applications***
Previous Experience
· Photographic experience - preferred
· Face to face customer service experience - essential
· Experience of handling newborn babies - essential
What we can offer
- £12.30 per hour
- 28 days annual leave (includes 8 bank holidays)
As a solo Bonniebabi newborn Photographer working 5 days, Monday to Friday you will be meeting new mums on a clinical maternity ward in the hospital who have recently given birth.
This is a solo, hands on role and you will be confident in handling newborn baby\'s and positioning them safely to take those precious professional first photos.
This is a unique role and you will need to be confident to work in this clinical environment, good knowledge of using digital cameras and ensure that you are able to quickly build rapport, respect the privacy, dignity and decency of women who have just given birth, providing the ultimate bedside experience.
You will need to be self-motivated to deliver a professional photographic service, to all willing postnatal mums on a clinical NHS maternity ward. This is a uniquely sympathetic soft sell role - your success is dependent on respectfully capturing high quality portraits, that new parents will want to keep as an ever-lasting memory of their new family.
Personal Profile
You will be a professional, confident, friendly and enthusiastic person, that adheres to our Bonniebabi Values who is able to quickly build rapport with new parents & hospital colleagues.
In addition, you will be quick to learn, with the ability to work on your own and as part of a team
Oh and of course, you will need to love interacting with newborn babies and their families
At Bonniebabi, we are passionate about supporting our staff, therefore you will be required to attend meetings, training sessions/workshops, and regular 121\'s with your Line Manager.
Our Bonniebabi Values:
Supportive – you will work alongside the NHS and fit in seamlessly on the maternity ward. You will also support and be a team player within the Bonniebabi photography team.
Trusted – you will be confident, careful and considerate when handling parents\' precious Newborn babies always adhering to Bonniebabi\'s Code of Conduct.
Respectful – you will quickly build rapport with parents, whilst ensuring that they receive the highest possible bedside experience which delivers on our promise of \"The Ultimate Bonniebabi Photographic Experience\'\'
You will respectively accept families wishes, should the Bonniebabi bedside experience be declined. In addition, you will also develop and maintain friendly and professional relationships with hospital maternity staff.
Innovative – you will be \"tech savvy\" and skilled in using digital cameras. You will also be a brand ambassador.
Passionate – you will be passionate about the services we provide and be a Bonniebabi brand advocate at all times.
You will take pride in creating a variety of emotive images, allowing Bonnibabi\'s high-quality digital images to \"sell themselves\". You will focus on warm and engaging customer relations.
Empathetic – you will be kind and considerate to new parents on the maternity wards, and diligently adhere to their wishes and choices.
You will have the ability to perceptively \"read the situation\" before approaching any bed and/or room – giving consideration as to whether it is the right time to approach.
This list is not exhaustive, and you will undertake such tasks or duties that may, from time to time, prove necessary to meet the business needs.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £12.30 per hour
Benefits:
- On-site parking
Experience:
- Photography: 1 year (preferred)
Location:
- Birmingham B43 6NX (preferred)
Work Location: In person
