Freeman Hospital is hiring: Medical Photography Manager in Carthage

Overview

Medical Photography Manager – Freeman Hospital (Band 7)

Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the busiest and largest NHS trusts, with around 15,000 staff and a budget of £1.6 billion. The Trust delivers high quality care, clinical excellence and innovation in medical research, supporting a range of services across sites including Freeman Hospital, Royal Victoria Infirmary, and more.

We are committed to equality, diversity and an inclusive environment. We welcome applications from all communities. We are actively working towards sustainable healthcare with a Net Zero ambition.

Job Overview: This is an exciting opportunity to lead and manage the clinical photography services at Newcastle Hospitals. This role is ideal for a qualified Clinical Photographer with strong leadership experience to enhance our medical photography services and inspire others to perform at their best.

Main responsibilities

• Lead a team of photographers, technicians and administration staff to provide accurate, ethical and timely visual documentation for clinical, diagnostic, educational and legal purposes.
• Manage departmental development and expansion to meet Trust-wide needs.
• Provide an out-of-hours on-call service (evenings and weekends) across hospital sites.
• Ensure effective management, development and provision of the service; implement Departmental, National, Local and Trust policies.
• Support the Clinical Board and departmental management with responsibility areas and lead in delegated areas.
• Maintain CPD portfolios to satisfy Health Professions Council and Institute of Medical Illustrators requirements.
• Provide images for use in assessments, treatments, or social care as appropriate.

About the role and site

Our sites include Freeman Hospital, Newcastle Hospitals campuses and associated specialist facilities. Flexible working arrangements may be discussed where possible to support service needs.

Working arrangements

• 37 hours 30 minutes per week
• Interview Date: 29 October 2025

Person specification

Qualifications & Education

• BSc in Medical Illustration
• Registration as a Medical Illustrator Practitioner

Knowledge & Experience

• Post-graduate MSc level training and extensive experience in confidentiality, consent, and data protection in medical photography
• Proficiency with a wide range of camera formats and information technology
• Experience in a photographic environment and evidence of CPD

Skills & Abilities

• Proven leadership and interpersonal skills with change management experience
• Ability to work beyond the traditional studio environment
• Strong communication, negotiation and influencing skills

Desirable criteria

• Experience mentoring junior staff
• Experience running a Trust-wide Medical Photography service

Miscellaneous

DBS check: This post requires Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) submission. You will be asked to provide details as part of the application.

References: All references from current and previous employers will be sought and must cover at least 3 years of employment.

Documents to download: Medical Photography Manager (PDF), Newcastle Staff Benefits (PDF), Behaviour and Civility Charter (PDF).

Apply and contact

Apply online through the Trust’s vacancy portal. For further information or informal visits, contact:

Name: Anya Connor
Job title: Operational Service Manager
Email: anya.connor@nhs.net
Telephone: 0191 282 9483

Job specifics

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Design, Creative, IT
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care