Job summary
We require experienced clinical photographer/s to join our team to provide maternity cover on a short term contract until Winter 2027. The MSE department is a busy unit photographing approximately 18000 patients per year across three sites.

The MSE Medical Photography Department operate over three sites: Basildon, Broomfield and Southend University Hospitals. The postholder would be based at either Basildon or Broomfield Hospital.

Candidates should be Registered Medical Illustration Practitioners and possess the Graduate Certificate in Clinical Illustration, Post-experience Certificate (PEC), or an equivalent qualification.

Main duties of the job
Principle duties will be clinical photography for various specialties including Burns, Plastics, Dermatology and Tissue Viability. Experience of Ophthalmic photography would also be desirable but not essential.

The successful candidate must be enthusiastic, conscientious and be able to work independently. You will have sufficient computer skills and be familiar with Photoshop and Image Databases. As you will be expected to work closely with medical and support staff, good communication skills are essential.

About us
With a workforce of approximately 15,000 staff, we can now do more and go further in delivering health services to our local communities.

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

Patients will experience improved care as well as fewer delays and cancellations. We are able to provide more once-in-a-lifetime specialist care region-wide. With our new trust size will come more opportunities for development, research, networking and innovation.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Details
Date posted: 30 October 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £32,073 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours, Annualised hours
Reference number: 390-NR-CSS-SO-3806

Job responsibilities
To provide a professional, efficient, high quality, clinical and allied clinical photography for diagnostic purposes, case record, research, teaching and publication abiding by all consent, confidentiality and legal guidelines

See Job description for full details on this varied and rewarding role.

We look forward to your application!

Person Specification
Qualification
Essential

• Degree qualification in Medical Photography (BSc Medical Illustration/Post Graduate Certificate Clinical Photography or equivalent) or equivalent photographic qualification

Desirable

• Evidence of undertaking CPD activities
• Registered Medical Illustration practitioner on ACHS register

Knowledge and Experience
Essential

• Demonstrable experience in Medical Photography Department
• Experience of photography of a wide range of clinical conditions.
• Experience of general photography.
• Knowledge of digital imaging databases
• Computer literacy

Desirable

• Clinical photography experience of distressing situations.
• Experience of Video digital recording and/or editing.
• Experience of Ophthalmic Photography
• Proficient in Mac and other software competences

Communication
Essential

• Excellent interpersonal skills with patients and a caring attitude.
• Demonstrate the ability to work effectively in a team, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to demonstrate learning and development skills.

Desirable

• Demonstrate ability to cope with difficult situations i.e. photography of stillborn babies or major accidents.

Personal and People
Essential

• Evidence of behaviour consistent with our Staff Values and Behaviours
• Evidence of self-motivation, remaining calm under pressure.

Physical Requirements
Essential

• Excellent visual skills to ensure that captured images best represent medical conditions (Genuine Occupational Requirement)
• Fine motor skills enabling the manipulation of camera equipment and software

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

Employer details
Employer name: Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Basildon, Nethermayne, Basildon, SS16 5NL, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.mse.nhs.uk

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Head of Medical Photography, Jackie Kelly, jackie.kelly14@nhs.net, 03004437485

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