Interested in this role?
This position is a fixed-term four-year post beginning in late January 2025, during which you will study for the European Diploma in Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging. Specialist training will be given in all relevant modalities and full support offered to fulfil the credentials requirements of the ECVDI. You will form a vital part of the imaging department’s clinical service and will assist with teaching of vet and vet nursing students. Engagement with clinical research is expected and encouraged. Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK, have at least two years post-graduate experience, and ideally have undertaken both general practice work and a recognised rotating internship.
Benefits and wellbeing
Our people are at the heart of what we do and as your employer we want to ensure we offer flexibility, support and staff development, where possible, through:
Time off
- 5 weeks holiday per year (plus bank holidays)
- Additional holiday entitlement for Long Service
Wellbeing
- On site Mental Health Champions
- EDI committee
- Employee Forum – to ensure all employees voices can be heard
- Menopause Café
- Wellbeing talks and events
- Cycle to work scheme
- Family friendly policies, including enhanced maternity and paternity pay (after 2 years’ service)
Health
- BUPA Cashplan membership
- Free annual flu vaccination
- Free Specsavers eye test voucher
General
- Free onsite parking
- U2 bus service link to Bristol
- Annual CPD allowance
- Employee discount
- Generous pension scheme – we match up to 8% pension contributions
- Reimbursement of one professional membership fee per year
For more information, please contact Alison Major, Clinical Lead in Diagnostic Imaging (alison.major@bristol.ac.uk).
The closing date for applications is Friday 28th September, and interviews will take place in mid-October, either in person or via video conference.
To apply please complete the form on the ‘Apply’ link and send a letter of intent +/- CV to HRteam@langfordvets.co.uk.
Job Description
Responsibilities
Job purpose
Job Description
Reports to: Diagnostic Imaging Clinical Lead
Job Purpose
- To support the function of the Small Animal Hospital Diagnostic Imaging Department by assisting with the acquisition and interpretation of imaging studies
- To provide excellent care for patients.
- To communicate and liaise effectively with staff working within other services to ensure cases are managed appropriately and efficiently.
- To assist with clinical teaching and supervision of undergraduate students and junior clinical training scholars (interns) as and when required.
- To meet the requirements for credentials set by the European College of Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging.
Principal Accountabilities:
- To acquire and interpret diagnostic studies for Small Animal Hospital patients, under the supervision of the imaging department Diplomates.
- To provide advice on appropriate use of imaging in hospital patients, as appropriate for experience level.
- To work with multidisciplinary teams to provide excellent care for all patients.
- To perform studies and procedures to the standards expected by the RCVS for a referral teaching hospital.
- To record all case records accurately and ensure the correct pricing and charging of all procedures.
- To follow all Langford Vets protocols and policies.
- To contribute to the teaching, supervision and assessment of students on their practical rotation when applicable.
- To take part in provision of out of hours imaging support, up to a maximum of one in four weekends and evenings.
- To contribute to journal club, book club, resident rounds and other scholarly activities on a shared rota
- To undertake any reasonable requests made by the service clinical leads and hospital management.
- To proactively identify and act upon opportunities for business improvement. Openly identify and discuss problems in order to implement and sustain improvements that increase the value we deliver to our, clients, employees, and students.
- Responsible for keeping themselves and others safe, reporting accidents, near misses and hazards and adhering to health and safety requirements and policies as required by the business/their line manager.
Person Specification
Person Specification
The skills, abilities, experience and knowledge outlined below provide a summary of what is required to carry out this job effectively.
Essential |
Desirable |
At least two years working as a veterinary surgeon, with at least some of this time spent in first opinion practice |
Additional experience / training in ultrasound |
Completion of a recognised rotating internship |
Experience in acquisition/interpretation of advanced imaging (CT/MRI) |
MRCVS |
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Excellent client communication |
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Good team player |
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Good organisational and prioritisation skills |
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Eligible to work in the UK |