Job Description

Assistant Photographer 22.5 hours available Band 3 - CIC



The Post holder will work as an assistant within Medical Illustration to assist primarily in providing an Ophthalmic Imaging service by obtaining OCT image and simple colour fundus images.



The Department of Medical Photography provides a comprehensive clinical and non clinical service to NCIC. The Department chiefly supports the Ophthalmology, Dermatology, ENT, Urology and Oncology directorates clinically. Some Non-clinical work is requested by a wide variety of Medical and Professional staff to support the presentation of their Academic work.



Work as an Assistant under the direct and indirect supervision of an Medical Photographer. Obtain diagnostic Optical Coherence Tomography Scans of patients. Use FORUM software to input, edit and archive patient information Obtain colour fundus photographs of posterior pole and optic disc using fundus photography Use FORUM software to input and edit patient information and check image quality. Liaise and assist Medical Photographers in prioritising their workload. Answer telephone and triage phone calls in the absence of the Medical Photographer. Assist Medical Photographers on location throughout the hospital to take clinical photographs of patients in some distressing situations e.g. non accidental injuries. Upload and input clinical photographs onto INFO FLEX software making sure that patient details are correct.

At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.



Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time':



Being a clinically led organisation



Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust



A positive patient experience every time



A great place to work



Managing our money well



As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.



Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.



Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.



CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP



Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).



If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.



Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.

Disclosure and Barring Service:

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.



The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:

Standard Check:

21.50 + Administration cost of 6.50 = 28.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

Enhanced Check:

49.50 + administration cost of 6.50 = 56.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.



NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:



27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years



Flexible working Scheme



NHS Discounts*



Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*



Excellent opportunities for development*



Competitive NHS Pension scheme



Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems



Subject to eligibility

Important Information



Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information



If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.



Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date