Clinical Photographer – Medical Illustration Services

Job Description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

The role:

You must be a member of the Accredited register of Medical Illustrators to be considered for this post. To help provide a comprehensive Medical Illustration Service to NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde, including clinical photography, general photography, image management, design and print services and video production, and to actively promote the service within the GGC. This post is peripatetic and the post holder will be required to provide a weekly cross cover photography service from any NHSGGC base according to the clinical needs of the service. The post holder will participate in all aspects of clinical and scientific photography for direct care and diagnosis, education research and publication, as well as general photography for PR and publication.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

• An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and adaptable Clinical Photographer to join the Medical Illustration team within NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde in the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital
• The shift pattern for this post is Monday to Friday including long and short shifts

Key responsibilities:

• Undertake clinical photography for patients as requested by healthcare professionals, ensuring high quality images are produced for clinical assessment, medical records, teaching, publication, and research
• Support the creation of clinical training materials through the use of digital video and audio recording equipment
• Manage and prioritise own caseload of patients and clients, maintaining accurate, high quality records in accordance with organisational standards
• Demonstrate professional patient handling skills across a range of environments, including studios, clinics, wards, and operating theatres-often involving sensitive, intimate, or invasive procedures
• Communicate complex information to patients and carers sensitively and tactfully, particularly regarding consent options, confidentiality, and the use of clinical images
• Conduct medico legal photography on behalf of NHSGGC, including cases involving non accidental injury (NAI) and clinical negligence, with the potential requirement to act as an expert witness
• Carry out non clinical photography for research, publication, exhibition, and public relations activities. This includes documenting accidents, malicious damage, and major incidents for litigation purposes

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:

• Degree in Medical Illustration / Clinical Photography, or a Degree in Photography supported by a Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Photography
• Ongoing registration with the AHCS Accredited Register for Medical Illustrators
• Evidence of current Continued Professional Development (CPD)
• Previous clinical experience within a healthcare or clinical photography environment
• Fundamental knowledge of digital photography, image processing workflows, and current design trends
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, demonstrating the ability to work effectively with patients, carers, and multidisciplinary teams
• Basic working knowledge of both PC and Apple Macintosh operating systems, along with relevant photography and image processing software

What we offer:

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e learning and classroom-based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion, please contact:
Photography Team Manager, Andrew McAllister

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates

This post may close early due to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible. Due to the volume of applications that we receive, we will not be able to provide shortlisting feedback.

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From 1 April 2026, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will reduce from 37 hours to 36 hours. Part time working hours will be reduced on a pro rated basis. A corresponding increase in the hourly rate will apply, ensuring that overall pay remains unchanged.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.

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