
Telederm Medical Photographer
Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Telederm Medical Photographer at Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in Cambridge
About the role
Job summary
We are seeking a full-time Medical Photographer to join our Media Studio's Clinical Photography Team, producing high-quality clinical and ophthalmic photography for the Trust. The successful candidate will work both on site and at off-site clinics, supporting the continued expansion of our Teledermatology service.
Media Studio is a modern department providing a comprehensive medical illustration service within a dynamic and continually expanding environment. The Clinical Photography Team photographs a wide range of patients across our studios, hospital wards and departments, as well as at our off-site clinics.
The role therefore offers a varied and rewarding opportunity to work across a diverse range of clinical settings while maintaining high standards of quality, professionalism and patient care.
Main duties of the job The role primarily involves clinical and teledermatology photography, with some additional responsibility for ophthalmic photography. The ideal candidate will hold a degree in clinical photography or an equivalent qualification and/or have relevant experience.
They should be proficient in using current photographic equipment and image-processing software, with strong photographic skills and a high level of attention to detail.
The role will involve working at off-site hubs to provide teledermatology photography services, as well as working as part of a team of photographers based at the Addenbrooke's site.
Duties will include clinical and ophthalmic photography, requiring flexibility, teamwork, and the ability to maintain high professional standards across a range of clinical settings.
About us
Our Trust Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners.
Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave.
The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population. CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves.
We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve.
We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.
Job description
Job
responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities. Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa.
Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have:- applied for a Graduate visa- or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment This vacancy will close at midnight on the 23rd August 2026 Interviews are due to be held on the 18th September 2026 Why choose Cambridge University Hospitals?
Our values and reputation for outstanding care Opportunities to experience a range of specialities Career and development opportunities Preceptorship and mentoring programmes delivered by a dedicated clinical education support team Research experience and opportunities Lovely location and quality of life Excellent schools/colleges and transport links (road, rail and air) Benefits to you At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days.
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site.
Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff. On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues.
Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.
CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered. We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential Degree in Photography or equivalent or BSc or MSc in Medical photography/ Medical Illustration. Desirable Evidence of CPD activity. Graduate or postgraduate certificate, postgraduate diploma, IMI PEC, or equivalent. Registered as a Medical illustration practitioner with AHCS.
Experience Essential Clinical photography: studio, teledermatology, ward, operating theatre. General (non-clinical) professional photography. Desirable Clinical photography including experience in teledermatology. Ophthalmic imaging. Video camera, lighting and/ or sound recording.
Reprographic imaging: copy photography, scanning and processing of digital images to a high standard. Public relations photography. Knowledge Essential Photographic principles, e.g. colour management, image manipulation, understanding of lighting principles and relevant photographic theory.
Anatomy, physiology, medical terminology to an appropriate level. Desirable An understanding of basic anatomy. Image databases and their applications.
Skills Essential Competent clinical photographer. Good, professional communication with patients, public and staff. Image processing skills - e.g.
Adobe Photoshop - to a professional level. Desirable Experience with using teledermatology equipment ie dermatoscope. Additional software skills; e.g.
MS Office. (Word, Powerpoint), video editing (Apple Final Cut Pro), page layout (Adobe InDesign). Additional
Requirements
Essential The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent. Resilient to stressful sights, smells and experiences of the clinical environment. Good colour vision.
Ability to bend to floor level, work at moderate heights (stepladder) and lift weights of up to 7kg. Good eyesight (with spectacles, if worn). Flexible in terms of occasional out-of-hours working.
Must own their own car and be willing to drive to off site locations.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check 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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications 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) .