Medical Illustration Team Manager

This post is open to NHS Lanarkshire employees only.
The Role

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Medical Illustration practitioner to join Medical Illustration Services, NHS Lanarkshire, as a Clinical Team Manager.

Reporting to the Service Manager, the post holder will support the day-to-day clinical and operational management of the Medical Illustration team across multiple sites. The role combines hands-on clinical practice with responsibility for staff supervision, workload management, rota planning and service improvement. This is a part time permanent 30hrs per week post.

Additional Activities Can Include

• Day to day management of Medical Illustration Team
• Co-ordinates the delivery of a comprehensive, quality, Medical Illustration service in NHSL
• Assist the HOS in the development of the service and Medical Illustration activities
• Production of appropriate NHSL protocols in Medical Illustration
• Supervision and training of staff in Medical Illustration
• Performs advanced clinical duties, assesses and undertakes own workload of patients/clients and maintains associated records
• Undertakes/participates in research in the discipline
• Maintains own practice in Medical Illustration and participates in the associated rota
• Authorised signatory who contributes to formation of budget and income generation
• Shared responsibility for the professional lead, development and management of the Medical Illustration Service
• Performs as a Senior Medical Illustration Practitioner
• Jointly responsible for the development of staff, and the design and setting of standards for clinical and non-clinical photography across NHS Lanarkshire, with continuing responsibility for delivery of high-quality work to clients' specifications and deadlines, ensuring client satisfaction

NHS Lanarkshire

Have you always wanted to work with NHS Lanarkshire? Then this might be the opportunity for you to join Team Lanarkshire

Here at NHS Lanarkshire, we put the patient at the heart of everything we do. Each colleague within the organisation plays a key role in how we deliver our healthcare services.

We proudly serve a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in both North and South Lanarkshire. NHS Lanarkshire is comprised of Acute Services (which currently provide hospital based services over 3 main sites), Corporate & Property & Support Services, North and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnerships which provide integrated primary healthcare and social care services to local communities and surrounding areas.

What we'll need you to bring

• AHCS Registered Medical Illustration Practitioner (accredited register) or equivalent
• BSc in Medical Illustration Or a BSc In Photography with a post-graduate qualification in Medical Illustration, or an equivalent level of knowledge and expertise gained through experience and theoretical study of Medical Illustration
• Experience in clinical Medical Illustration across a broad range of specialties
• Evidence of continued professional development
• Experience in training / education and personal staff development
• Detailed knowledge of Medical Illustration practice, clinical and general imaging procedures and policies
• Detailed knowledge of appropriate legislation surrounding consent, copyright and data protection
• Demonstrate an in depth knowledge and understanding of current trends in the NHS and the medical illustration profession
• Detailed knowledge of clinical conditions, anatomy and physiology relevant to Medical Illustration practice
• Demonstrate a high level of computer literacy, particularly with image manipulation software
• Experience in the development and management of digital image storage systems and associated databases
• Good organisational, communications and leadership skills
• Demonstrate ability to work under own initiative and as a member of a team

A driving licence is required this must be a full UK/EU/EEA licence.
It would be great if you also have

• BSc In Photography with a post-graduate qualification in Medical Illustration, or an equivalent level of knowledge and expertise gained through experience and theoretical study of Medical Illustration
• Evidence of continued professional development
• Teaching, mentoring or assessor qualification
• Leadership / Management qualification or equivalent level of knowledge and skills gained through experience
• Experience in clinical Medical Illustration across a broad range of specialties
• Experience in training / education and personal staff development
• Experience in the development and management of digital image storage systems and associated databases
• Experience of rota planning and service wide workload management
• Experience in managing staff performance, appraisals or disciplinary processes
• Detailed knowledge of Medical Illustration practice, clinical and general imaging procedures and policies
• Detailed knowledge of appropriate legislation surrounding consent, copyright and data protection
• Demonstrate an in depth knowledge and understanding of current trends in the NHS and the medical illustration profession
• Detailed knowledge of clinical conditions, anatomy and physiology relevant to Medical Illustration practice
• In depth Experience with Adobe creative suite
• Apple Mac Systems and OSX
• Demonstrate a high level of computer literacy, particularly with image manipulation software
• Good organisational, communications and leadership skills
• Demonstrate ability to work under own initiative and as a member of a team
• Previous Experience in Managing a team

Contract type

Permanent

Part Time

30 Hours

Please note this is a part time post and the salary for this position will be pro-rata.

Location

This role will be based in Medical Illustration within University Hospital Monklands.

Whilst this advertisement may be for a specific post(s) in a particular location, applicants who are shortlisted for interview may be considered for similar vacancies in alternative locations.

Looking to find out more?

If you're looking to find out more, then we would love to hear from you

Please contact John Biagi, Medical Illustration Service Manager on
For enquiries regarding the application form or recruitment process, please contact Adam Thomson, Recruitment Administrator on (Please remember to include the job title and reference number in your email)

Why NHS Lanarkshire?

Join us and you will discover a supportive environment where you will have the chance to add to your skills and further your career.

Some Of NHS Lanarkshire's Benefits Include

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave increasing with length of service
• A minimum of 8 days of public holidays
• Membership of NHS Pension Scheme, with life insurance benefits (for more information on the NHS Pension Scheme visit the Scottish Public Pension)
• Paid sick leave increasing with length of service
• Occupational health services
• Employee counselling services
• Work-life Balance policies and procedures

NHS Lanarkshire have a range of support services on topics that can impact both on your working and personal life including occupational health, spiritual care and independent counselling. This support can be accessed using the links on this page.

Further Information

For more information on the role, please refer to the Job Description. If you're looking for more information on the recruitment process, organisation or the services we provide, please refer to our information pack, or our recruitment webpage.