Job summaryWorking within a team of clinical photographers in the Medical Illustration department, assisting in the provision of ophthalmic imaging and photography service, to the Cardiff and Vale University Health Board.This post is fixed term/secondment until 31/01/2025 to meet the needs of the service.If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.Main duties of the jobWorking within a team of clinical photographers in the Medical Illustration, assist in the provision of a specialist ophthalmic imaging and photography service to departments of Cardiff and Vale University Health Board.The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.About usCardiff and Vale University Health Boardis one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.Our mission is"Caring for People, Keeping People Well",and ourvision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population's health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiffand the Vale offers the best of both worlds.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesYou will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.OperationalTo undertake digital scanning of patients retinas using Ocular Coherence Tomography to agreed protocols under the direction of a senior clinical photographer and in liaison with clinical teams.Assist the clinical photographers in Medical Illustration by independently carrying out specific image management techniques under the direction of a senior clinical photographer.To capture routine full fundus and optic disc photographs using a digital fundus camera against standard protocols.To work as part of a multidisciplinary team in the ophthalmic imaging and photography sections.CommunicationTo communicate effectively with patients and carers continuously during procedure to ensure patient wellbeing and compliance, often overcoming barriers to understanding and using tact and persuasion where required.To provide and receive complex and/or sensitive information.To liaise with healthcare professionals across a range of levels within the Health Board including clinicians.To be able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.AdministrationTo check the quality of data entry in image and information management systems and report issues to the senior clinical photographer.To maintain work records and contribute to the auditing of these records.Undertake day to day management of stock levels.Ensure the cost effective use of all UHB resources.Supervision and TrainingDemonstrates own duties and activities to new starters, students and visitors to the Department, in own work area.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssentialBTEC / HNC in photography or related subject or equivalentDesirableHND / 1st Degree in photography or media related subjectExperienceEssentialWorking with the general publicPrevious experience using computersSkillsEssentialAbility to work unsupervised and follow instructions. Have good communication skills verbal, non-verbal and written. Demonstrate good interpersonal skills and be able to work as part of a team.Good organisational and planning skills in order to carry out tasks under instructionGood level of computer literacy, particularly with digital imaging packagesSpecial KnowledgeDesirableEvidence of background research into the medical illustration profession and NHSPersonal QualitiesEssentialFlexibility to adapt to patients' needs both physically and mentallyFlexible to adapt to changing service needs. Show organisational skills. Demonstrate ability to work as a member of a teamAbility to work under pressure. Show a desire for further personal and professional development and qualificationsDesirableMembership of a professional body. Active pursuit of personal and professional expertise through Continuing Professional Development.OtherEssentialAbility to travel in a timely fashion to meet the needs of the post is essential.DesirableComfortable in a clinical environment.To be able to speak Welsh.Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 (Opens in a new tab).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 (Opens in a new tab).Employer detailsEmployer nameCardiff and Vale University Health BoardAddressUniversity Hospital of WalesHeath ParkCardiffCF14 4XWEmployer's websitehttps://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)