Radiographer

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Wakefield

On-site

GBP 42,000 - 54,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks holiday

Bank holidays + birthday leave

Professional fees paid

Extensive CPD access

Career progression opportunities

Staff discount schemes

Life Assurance

Enhanced sickness pay

Enhanced equal family leave

E-car salary sacrifice

Wellness program

Recruitment referral reward

Job summary

Paragon Referrals in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, is seeking a radiographer with MRI and CT expertise to join the veterinary imaging team. You will work alongside radiologists, veterinary surgeons and nurses to deliver high-quality MRI, CT and fluoroscopy examinations for multiple services, including neurology, oncology, medicine and orthopaedics.

The ideal candidate holds a diagnostic radiography degree and has 3+ years in MRI/CT, with training available for veterinary-specific protocols.

Qualifications

Degree in diagnostic radiography required.
3+ years' experience in MRI and CT.
Experience in veterinary imaging preferred but training provided.
Full-time role: 40 hours per week; flexible working considered.

Responsibilities

Operate Toshiba 1.5T Vantage Elan MRI scanner, 16-slice Aquilion CT and fluoroscopy.
Adhere to all health and safety regulations.
Maintain infection control standards.
Communicate effectively with all team members.
Coordinate with patient coordinator to run daily order of the day.
In lead radiographer's absence, run daily QA and other checks.

Skills

MRI experience

CT experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

Degree in diagnostic radiography

Tools

Toshiba 1.5T Vantage Elan MRI scanner

Toshiba Lightening Aquilion CT (16-slice)

Fluoroscopy

Job description

This role will involve working alongside our radiographer, diagnostic imagers and veterinary surgeons to perform a full range of MRI, CT and fluoroscopy examinations to a high quality.

You will be supporting and assisting the multiple services at Paragon including neurology, oncology, medicine, orthopaedics and soft tissue, with an interesting and varied caseload.

We are looking for a radiographer with a degree level qualification in diagnostic radiography and 3 years+ experience in MRI and CT.

Previous experience of working within the veterinary industry is preferred but not essential as full training will be provided.

The position is full time (40 hours) and flexible working will be considered.

Key duties will include but are not limited to;

Operating the Toshiba 1.5T Vantage Elan MRI scanner, 16 slice Toshiba Lightening Aquilion CT and fluoroscopy
Adhering to all H&S regulations
Infection control
Communicating with all team members
Working with patient coordinator to run the order of the day
In absence of lead radiographer run daily QA and other necessary checks.

The ideal candidate will;

Be flexible to cover evenings if needed and colleagues on annual leave
Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Have a passion for animals and providing the best possible care
Align themselves with the core values of Paragon – excellence, teamwork, compassion, commitment and integrity.

Benefits

5 weeks holiday + bank holidays + birthday Leave
Professional fees paid
Extensive access to free online CPD through Linnaeus and Mars Vet health
Career progression opportunities
Staff discount schemes
Life Assurance
Enhanced sickness pay
Enhanced equal family leave
E-car salary sacrifice scheme
Wellness program including:
- Employee assistance program
- Eyecare voucher scheme
- Free annual flu jab
- Cycle to work scheme
Recruitment referral reward scheme

Paragon is a purpose-built diplomate led multidisciplinary referral hospital. It is situated just outside the City of Wakefield. The centre opened its doors in 2018 so the centre is still new and benefits from its clean and modern design. Our extensive, modern facilities allow our teams to deliver the highest quality of care and ensures patients get the best possible treatment. As a multidisciplinary centre you will work alongside some of the country’s leading specialists and be supported by a team of skilled and compassionate veterinary nurses. With our practice being RCVS accredited to Small Animal Veterinary Hospital level, it allows us to provide outstanding levels of care. The team at Paragon are committed to delivering a first-class service for patients, clients and our referring vet partners.

The hospital benefits from being close to the beautiful rural Yorkshire countryside yet also has excellent main road links to via the M1 and M62. We are within easy access of Leeds. The nearest airport is Leeds and Bradford and we are within easy access of Manchester.

There is plenty to do in the surrounding area for adults, families and children with Yorkshire Sculpture Park, National Trust properties and endless walks either in the Peak District, Yorkshire moors or Yorkshire dales.

The hospital boasts state of the art equipment and is extremely well equipped for ophthalmology. We have a dedicated Zeiss Ophthalmic microscope with video capabilities and B&L phacoemulsification machine. The ophthalmology team are led by globally recognised diplomate James Rushton and also work closely in collaboration with Veterinary Vision (as with other centres within the Linnaeus group).

We are keen to support development of vets throughout their careers and have a number of residency programmes as well as a rotating internship.

Paragon have an exceptionally friendly team for which you can feel the friendly team atmosphere as soon as you enter the building. We also benefit from having anaesthetists and two ECC diplomates on site and an exceptional nursing team. The team also comprise of globally recognised diplomates in medicine, soft tissue surgery, orthopaedics, cardiology, neurology and ECC

At Linnaeus, we are committed to supporting the physical and mental health of all our Associates. We have an amazing team of Mental Health First Aiders (MHFA) across our practices and central support office in addition to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available for everyone.

Paragon Referrals in Wakefield, West Yorkshire have a fantastic and rare opportunity to join the veterinary imaging team, focusing on the use of our state-of-the-art MRI and CT.