Medical Photography and Illustration Manager
Medical Photography and Illustration Manager
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Job Description
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and visionary Head of Medical Illustration and Clinical Photography to lead our multidisciplinary team in delivering a high-quality patient-focused service. This is a pivotal leadership role combining clinical expertise with strategic oversight to ensure the delivery of innovative and compliant medical photography and illustration services across the Trust.
You will manage a team of clinical photographers graphic designers and administration staff ensuring the provision of accurate ethical and timely visual documentation for clinical educational legal and promotional purposes.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the Medical Illustration and Clinical Photography department including service planning staff development and quality assurance.
- Oversee the delivery of clinical photography video graphic design and multimedia services across all Trust sites.
- Ensure compliance with national standards including patient consent confidentiality and data protection (e.g. GDPR Caldicott principles).
- Collaborate with clinical teams communications and education departments to support patient care training and public engagement.
- Manage departmental budgets procurement and service contracts.
- Drive innovation in digital imaging telemedicine and visual communication technologies.
About You
- Degree in Medical Illustration Clinical Photography or a related discipline.
- Masters level training or equivalent in a relevant subject
- Substantial experience in a senior clinical photography or medical illustration role ideally within the NHS.
- Proven leadership and team management skills.
- Strong working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite digital asset management systems and clinical imaging protocols.
- Excellent communication organisational and problem-solving abilities.
Desirable
- Registration with the Academy for Healthcare Science (AHCS) or membership of the Institute of Medical Illustrators (IMI).
- Experience in service transformation or digital innovation projects.
- Familiarity with PACS EPR and NHS governance frameworks.
Why Join Us
- Lead a respected and forward-thinking department.
- Influence Trust-wide visual communication and patient engagement.
- Access to CPD leadership training and career progression opportunities.
- Be part of a supportive and collaborative NHS Trust.
For more information please refer to the full Job Description
Qualifications :
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Relevant degree in Photography or Design
- Masters level training or equivalent in a relevant subject
- Significant experience working in a medical Illustration department
- Previous supervisory experience
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Previous supervisory experience
- Management and budgetary training
- An understanding of clinical photography processes
SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Computer literate experience of relevant specific software e.g. Adobe Photoshop and Microsoft office suite. Image database software.
- Understanding of medical terminology and clinical processes
- Good organisational skills
- Effective communication skills both written and spoken
- Sound knowledge base
- Autonomy of decision making on departmental matters
PERSONAL QUALITIES
- Leadership skills
- Management skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Effective communicator
- Ability to act and ensure delivery
- Responsive and flexible attitude/approach
- High level of accuracy
- Attention to detail
Additional Information :
The health and wellbeing of our staff is at the forefront of everything we do. We are proud to be able to offer our staff some fantastic benefits including our on-site Nursery access to our free Beach Hut for those long summer days our on-site Wellness Centre including a gym and a swimming pool access to our fantastic staff networks including LGBTQ Race Equality and Disability and awards ceremonies to recognise your achievements. We believe we can offer support to all of our staff when they need it the most.
We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education opinions culture ethnicity race sex gender identity and expression nation of origin age languages spoken veterans status colour religion disability sexual orientation and beliefs.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
