Job overview

JOB PURPOSE
To assist in providing a professional, high quality digital photographic imaging and
video service to the Trust(s) for clinical, teaching, medico-legal and non-clinical
purposes.
 JOB SUMMARY
Provide a professional high quality digital photographic imaging service to the Trust
for clinical records, teaching, medico legal and non-clinical purposes. 
Maintain an efficient workflow in the department, using initiative and selfmanagement when necessary.
Work with the Medical Illustration Manager and other department staff to continually
develop and improve the service provided

Main duties of the job

KEY RESULT AREAS/MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• To undertake all clinical photography required by the Trust, either in the
Medical Illustration Department, clinics on the wards or in the operating
theatres, mortuary and other locations within and outside the Hospital.
• To undertake a range of complex diagnostic photography e.g. ophthalmic
photographic service to the Eye Clinic (OCTs and FFA photography).
• Ensure photographic equipment is maintained and that proper records are
kept of all photographic activities.
• To assist with the routine operation of the departments management
database and contribute to its further development.
• To plan work and liaise with the clinical photography staff to meet client
deadlines.
• Maintain accurate department and patient records.
• Ensure cost effective use of all the Trusts materials and resources.
• To implement patient confidentiality and DPA (Data Protection Act) protocols
as per the Trust policy.
• To undertake any other duties appropriate to the grade and nature of the post
as directed by the Medical Illustration Manager.
• Maintain registration with the Academy for Healthcare Science (AHCS) and as 
a requirement of registration, keep and update a Continuing Professional 
Development (CPD) portfolio

Working for our organisation

Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.

We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.

Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.

Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

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