Job Description

To work closely with the Community photographers and the Lead Consultant to ensure that the tele dermatology service runs smoothly.



The post holder will be expected to run their own tele-dermatology photography clinics and to provide supervision and managerial over site of the other photographers and the administration support staff.



To work clinically with the community tele dermatology service,

To demonstrate and understanding the need for clear photography's of the lesions, both at a distance and close up, including the need to be some size and position.

To use a dermatoscope attachment on the iphone for the take close up photography's of lesions, to enable clinical assessment and diagnosis.

To demonstrate excellent verbal communication skills through the ability to give basic information about the tele dermatology process that enables and supports the patient to understand the process. Modifying these communication skills to the individua

Ensures that the patient understands the consent issues

Ability to intrepret and assess the patient against the inclusion criteria/protocols for telederm service

Liaises directly with clinical staff to clarify any related photographic requirements

Ensure safe practice to minimize infection risk to patients



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We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.



The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.



Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.



We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.



With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.



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