This is sometimes possible Opportunity to do some freelance general photography - weddings, portraits etc. Training Entrants may be required to study for the work based part-time BSc in Medical Illustration at Glasgow Caledonian or the British Institute of Processing Photography's examination in Medical Photography. Other short courses are run in-house or at national or regional level. Career development Promotion is to Senior Medical Photographer, usually after 5 years in charge of 2 other staff members. The next level is Chief then Deputy Director, then Director.
Mobility is quite important for promotion.
The salary data was collected in Feb 98 Hospitals Trusts generally pay better than university teaching hospitals. Can augment salary with private photographic work eg family practice. May occasionally work evenings on call. Generally work in a team environment, liasing with other medical staff. There is a lot of contact with patients, where a sensitive approach is essential.