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Clinical Photography Lead - Multi-Organisation Role Location:Dudley (Primary Base), Wolverhampton, Walsall Employer:The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust Sector:Clinical Illustration & Medical Photography Contract Type:Full-time Overview This is an exciting opportunity to lead and manage clinical photography services across multiple NHS organisations, working within a supportive, enthusiastic, award winning team that values excellence in medical illustration. The Clinical Photography Lead will oversee operations at: Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust (DGHT) Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust (WHT) Reporting to the Head of Clinical Illustration Services at RWT, you will be responsible for managing daily operations, ensuring high-quality service delivery, and leading a team of skilled clinical photographers. This role is ideal for a qualified Clinical Photographer with strong leadership and project management experience, who is passionate about enhancing NHS medical photography services and able to inspire others to perform their best. Main duties of the jobKey Responsibilities Leadership & Management Provide operational leadership for clinical photography teams across three Trusts. Line manage Senior Clinical Photographers and Clinical Photography Business Manager. Ensure smooth day-to-day clinical and non-clinical photography service delivery across all sites, escalating issues to the Head of Service as required. Drive change management processes, engaging effectively with multidisciplinary teams at all levels. Lead on policy development, quality control, and service improvement initiatives. Manage devolved budgets and ensure cost-effective service provision. Clinical & General Photography Capture high-quality clinical images, including specialist dermatology photography, ophthalmic imaging, and other complex medical conditions requiring advanced photographic techniques. Undertake non-clinical photography, video, and audio recording, including editing and post-production. Professional Development & Governance Professional membership of IMI and registered with AHCS. Ensure compliance with professional standards set by the Academy for Healthcare Science (AHCS) and the Institute of Medical Illustrators (IMI). Maintain an up-to-date CPD portfolio. Represent the service in discussions on clinical photography ethics, including patient consent, data security, confidentiality and research. Act as an ambassador for clinical photography services internally and externally. Help to personally and professionally develop staff members. About usAbout the Team & Organisation Being part of the Black Country ICB, the Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust (RWT) is one of the largest healthcare providers in the West Midlands, serving a diverse population of over 450,000 people. The Clinical Illustration Services team includes: o 7 clinical photographers at DGHT o 11 clinical photographers across RWT and WHT o Specialists in video, animation, graphic design, AV technology, and print production Multi year successes in the IMI awards RWT is a CQC-rated "Good" Trust and has won multiple awards. As an organisation, RWT is committed to staff development and offers flexible working arrangements, internal awards, and opportunities for career progression. Job responsibilitiesEssential Qualifications & Experience: Full professional IMI Membership & AHCS Registration Level 7 Management Qualification Proven track record in leading teams & delivering projects Expertise in clinical & general medical photography Experience in policy development 'service improvement Strong interpersonal skills to engage effectively across departments Work Schedule 4 days per week at DGHT (Dudley) Why Join Us? Lead and inspire high-performing, award-winning team and creative individuals Work across multiple NHS Trusts for varied, rewarding experiences Multiple professional development & leadership opportunities Be part of a supportive, inclusive, and forward-thinking organisation Work in and exciting and dynamic department, centrally located in England Local Amenities and Transport Links Cannock Chase 20 minutes Birmingham 15 minutes Peak District 1 hour Liverpool 1.5 hour Manchester 1.25 hours London 2 hours Eryri/Snowdonia 2 hours How to Apply If youre an experienced Clinical Photographer with a passion for leadership and service innovation, wed love to hear from you. Apply today and help shape the future of NHS clinical photography and illustration services. Person SpecificationExperience/SkillsExtensive experience of Clinical Photography and image processing, with the essential qualifications listed. Management experience, proven, extensive management experience of teams and formal, university / college qualification to level 7. QualificationsBSc in Medical Illustration Or Degree or HND in Photography with Graduate Certificate in Clinical Photography Full professional membership of Institute of Medical Illustrators (IMI) 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. Medical Photography, Russells Hall Hospital Medical Photography, Russells Hall Hospital#J-18808-Ljbffr