Medical Photographer

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Medical Photographer The closing date is 09 November 2026 Apply for this job Job summary The Medical Photographer will deliver a comprehensive, high-quality clinical photography service across Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. Working independently across Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, West Middlesex University Hospital and other Trust sites as required, the postholder will undertake a broad range of clinical, scientific and general photographic assignments in support of patient care, diagnosis, treatment planning, education, research, publication and service development. The postholder will be responsible for producing accurate, consistent and clinically relevant images for inclusion within patients' medical records and for other approved clinical, educational, research and medico-legal purposes. Working within professional standards, departmental protocols and relevant legal frameworks, the postholder will exercise professional judgement in the delivery of specialist imaging services and will contribute to maintaining the highest standards of clinical image quality, patient care and information governance. Main duties of the job Deliver a comprehensive clinical and scientific photography service across a range of clinical environments. Produce high-quality clinical images to support patient care, diagnosis, treatment, education, research and medico-legal requirements. Apply specialist photographic techniques and image processing skills to ensure clinical accuracy and consistency. Respond to urgent and complex photography requests whilst effectively prioritising workload and service demands. Manage clinical images, patient data and digital records in accordance with professional, legal and Trust standards. Obtain and manage informed patient consent, ensuring compliance with information governance and confidentiality requirements. Provide a professional, compassionate and patient-centred service, including in sensitive and distressing clinical situations. Participate in Teledermatology services and specialist imaging activities delivered by the department. Participate in the capture of newborn photography for our new service. Contribute to service development, quality improvement and the implementation of new technologies and working practices. Develop effective working relationships with clinicians and multidisciplinary teams to support patient care. Maintain technical competency and participate in continuing professional development and departmental training activities. Work flexibly across Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, West Middlesex University Hospital and other Trust sites as required. About us Our Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London. Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5m, providing full clinical services including maternity, A&E and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health care. The CQC rates us Good in safety, effectiveness, care and responsiveness, and Outstanding in leadership and resource use. We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and an £80m Ambulato