Clinical Photography Lead
Posted 2 days 8 hours ago by Institute of Medical Illustrators
Employer: The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
Salary: Band 8a - £55,690 - £62,682 per annum
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Location: Russells Hall Hospital
Department: Medical Photography
Main duties of the jobKey Responsibilities
Leadership & Management
Provide operational leadership for clinical photography teams across three Trusts.
Line manage Senior Clinical Photographers and Clinical Photography Business Manager.
Ensure smooth day-to-day clinical and non-clinical photography service delivery across all sites, escalating issues to the Head of Service as required.
Drive change management processes, engaging effectively with multidisciplinary teams at all levels.
Lead on policy development, quality control, and service improvement initiatives.
Manage devolved budgets and ensure cost-effective service provision.
Clinical & General Photography
Capture high-quality clinical images, including specialist dermatology photography, ophthalmic imaging, and other complex medical conditions requiring advanced photographic techniques.
Undertake non-clinical photography, video, and audio recording, including editing and post-production.
Professional Development & Governance
Professional membership of IMI and registered with AHCS.
Ensure compliance with professional standards set by the Academy for
Healthcare Science (AHCS) and the Institute of Medical Illustrators (IMI).
Maintain an up-to-date CPD portfolio.
Represent the service in discussions on clinical photography ethics, including patient consent, data security, confidentiality and research.
Act as an ambassador for clinical photography services internally and externally.
Help to personally and professionally develop staff members.
Essential Qualifications & Experience:
- Full professional IMI Membership & AHCS Registration
- Level 7 Management Qualification
- Proven track record in leading teams & delivering projects
- Expertise in clinical & general medical photography
- Experience in policy development & service improvement
- Strong interpersonal skills to engage effectively across departments