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:
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Associate Dental Photography Practitioner to join our established team of photographers, videographers, and graphic designers within one of the UK’s largest Medical Illustration Services, based at Glasgow Dental Hospital. We provide specialist visual support to NHS and University staff involved in patient care, education, teaching, and research.
This role is primarily based within the dental environment, supporting the delivery of clinical photography to aid patient diagnosis, treatment planning, and documentation. You will assist with booking in patients, preparing them for imaging, and providing chairside support such as retraction to facilitate image capture. Working in a busy clinical setting with a diverse patient population, you will also contribute to post-processing, file management, and ensuring images are handled in line with professional and clinical standards.
Alongside clinical duties, you will contribute to the wider work of Medical Illustration Services by providing administrative, technical, and image management support. There will also be opportunities to assist with non-clinical photography, including PR photography, staff portraiture, and educational materials, for those interested in developing their skills further.
We are looking for an individual with strong communication and IT skills who can work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. A key aspect of the role involves interacting with patients, relatives, and carers in a sensitive and empathetic manner, including those who may be anxious or have communication barriers such as learning difficulties, language differences, hearing loss, or visual impairment.
All successful applicants will be required to join the Disclosure Scotland PVG Scheme
All other roles will be assessed for sponsorship eligibility in line with current Home Office requirements. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) can only issue a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) where these are met.
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:
- Location based in Glasgow Dental Hospital
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Permanent Contract
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Full-time position (36 hours per week)
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Shift pattern for this post are a full-time post working 36 hours per week on a 5 over 7 basis, including public holidays. Shift patterns may vary depending on service needs.
Key responsibilities:
Assist with clinical photography and diagnostic image production, including supporting image capture, handling administrative tasks, and performing post-processing. This role contributes to the routine, protocol-driven imaging of patients requested by healthcare professionals for purposes such as clinical assessment, medical records, teaching, publication, and research.
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Process data and information from clinical photographic requests in accordance with local protocols and consent policies.
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Assist the clinical photographer with patients’ dental photography by holding lip retractors and intraoral photographic mirrors.
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Assist in reassuring anxious patients/relatives/carers regarding the photography policy and procedures prior to and/or during their photographic session.
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Carry out post-capture processing on routine clinical imaging in accordance with local protocol on patients referred from across all specialty services.
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Ensure all photographic records are processed and uploaded securely against correct supplied patient information, with quality review checks in place to confirm accuracy.
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Prepare designated rooms for imaging ensuring compliance with service protocols and health and safety.
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Ensure equipment stored and cleaned according to local protocols.
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To ensure a safe-working environment, reporting any risks or equipment faults accordingly.
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To work within relevant legislation, for example, local policies and codes of professional conduct; ensure patient confidentiality at all times.
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Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details.
Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:
Essential
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HND in photography or equivalent qualification or experience.
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Previous experience working within health / social care environments (desirable).
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Basic working knowledge of PC /Apple Macintosh systems and associated software.
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Good interpersonal and communication skills.
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Good level of manual dexterity.
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Demonstrable interest in imaging in health care.
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Committed to personal professional development and further study/education in specialist area.
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Problem solving, time management and organisational skills
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Flexible approach to covering service sites across NHS GGC.
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Full clean driving license.
Desirable:
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Current and active membership of a professional body
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Experience working within health / social care environments
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:
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A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
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Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
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Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
- Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
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Enhanced pay for working public holidays
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NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
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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:
Andrew McAllister, Photography Team Manager, Tel: 0141 452 2880 or email [email protected]
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.
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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.
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