Medical Photographer in Sheffield

We are looking to appoint a highly skilled and motivated qualified Medical Photographer to join our dedicated team within the Medical Photography Department at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This is a dynamic role that will involve travel across various hospital sites and partner institutions where our department provides services. Flexibility and adaptability are key, as you'll be working in a range of clinical environments.

We are seeking a candidate with a strong foundation in photography—someone who holds a Degree in Photography or a BSc in Medical Illustration, and a Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Photography.

The successful applicant will be:

• A proactive and reliable team player, with the ability to work independently and manage their workload effectively.
• Committed to maintaining high standards of quality and professionalism in all aspects of their work.
• An excellent communicator, capable of liaising confidently with clinical and non-clinical staff.
• Able to interpret clinical photography requests accurately and provide appropriate professional and technical guidance when needed.

This is a great opportunity to contribute to a vital service that supports patient care, clinical documentation, education, and research.

Main duties of the job:

As a Medical Photographer at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals, you will carry out a diverse range of clinical photography across all the hospital sites we serve. Your work will include visiting wards, theatres and outpatient clinics to capture clinical images, as well as undertaking studio-based photography at our dedicated facility within the Radiology Department at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital.

In addition to clinical photography, your responsibilities will include:

• Uploading and post-processing images to meet clinical standards.
• Ensuring accurate and secure maintenance of patient records.
• Adhering strictly to departmental protocols and policies to uphold confidentiality and quality of care.

You’ll be working closely with a wide variety of patients and healthcare professionals, so excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential to succeed in this role. A compassionate and professional approach is key, as is the ability to work sensitively in clinical environments.

The Medical Photography Department at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals currently consists of a team of 10 Clinical Photographers and 1 Clinical Videographer. The department delivers a comprehensive clinical photography and videography service across all hospital sites in Sheffield. Additionally, we provide services under formal agreements to Sheffield Children’s Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

Our services support a wide range of clinical specialities, including (but not limited to):

• Dental and Maxillofacial Services
• Plastic Surgery and Dermatology
• Paediatrics
• Diabetes
• Tissue Viability
• ENT and Orthopaedics
• General Surgical Services

We also play a vital role in supporting clinical trials by providing high-quality clinical and scientific photography. As part of our team, you will be joining an organisation that values its staff and is deeply committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a recognised leader in both the NHS and research sectors, offering excellent staff benefits, strong support for professional development, and a wide range of initiatives to promote work-life balance.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities:

Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post. When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.

Person specification:

• BSc / BA or equivalent in Photography
• PgCert Clinical Photography
• Registration with Academy of Healthcare Clinical Scientists (AHCS)
• Registration with Institute of Medical Illustrators

• Post qualification photographic work experience
• Understanding of photographic and digital technology
• Computer literate, experience of relevant specific software e.g. Adobe Photoshop and Microsoft office suite. Image database software.
• Ability to undertake photographic assignments to required national and local standards
• Clinical Photography experience, lighting and positioning patients in a studio or clinical environment
• Experience of using photographic processing software, eg Adobe Photoshop and Digital Image Asset Management Systems
• Accurate and timely recording of both written and electronic information whilst maintaining confidentiality
• Knowledge of anatomy, physiology and medical terminology
• Ophthalmic Photography Experience
• Previous experience working as a Medical Photographer

• Ability to work well under pressure, using own initiative
• Ability to participate in planning and organisation of own workload
• Ability to concentrate and give attention to detail
• Ability to participate in and contribute to staff meetings
• Ability to photograph potentially distressing or unpleasant environments, including trauma, disease or in the presence of the recently bereaved
• Carry, manoeuvre, set-up and operate photographic and video AV equipment
• Accurate and timely recording of both written and electronic information
• Knowledge of anatomy, physiology and medical terminology
• Experience of video filming and production

• Ability to develop a sympathetic attitude to patients
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels and grade of staff
• Ability to work as a member of a professional team
• Ability to work unsupervised and on own initiative
• Hold a current full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle that can be used for work purposes

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.