radiographer

Langford Vets are looking for a radiographer to join our close-knit team, consisting of three radiographers, four consultant radiologists and four radiology residents. You would be working in our multi-disciplinary small animal hospital supporting our clinical services. If desired there is the opportunity to be involved in clinical research within the hospital. Current equipment includes:

• 128 slice CT scanner with dual energy and cardiac capabilities
• 1.5T MRI scanner
• DR room and mobile DR system
• Two videofluoroscopy units, To provide an excellent diagnostic imaging service to clinical services within the hospital.
• To ensure smooth operation of the clinical activities of the imaging service by acquiring diagnostic imaging studies including radiography, fluoroscopy, CT and MRI, and assisting in maintaining the area to allow clinical throughput.
• To maintain excellent communication with clinicians and nurses across the small animal hospital.
• To provide on-clinic supervision and instruction of veterinary and veterinary nursing students in safe and efficient use of imaging equipment and techniques.
Principal Accountabilities:
• Liaising with the hospital flow coordinator, as well as hospital clinicians and nurses, and members of the imaging team ensuring that the imaging service is run efficiently.
• Ensuring all imaging studies are of adequate diagnostic quality.
• Maintaining accurate records of imaging procedures including accurate and timely billing.
• Assisting with routine upkeep of the imaging areas, including QA of equipment and stock control.
• Assisting with clinical teaching and assessment of veterinary and veterinary nursing students.
• Undertaking relevant additional training as requested, in order to expand clinical services offered within Langford Vets
• Performing administrative tasks as required and requested by the hospital management team.
• Complying with all Langford Vets protocols and procedures.
• Supporting growth of the service through involvement in marketing initiatives undertaken by Langford Vets.
• Proactively identifying and acting on opportunities for business improvement. Openly identifying and discussing problems, in order to implement and sustain improvements that increase the value we deliver to our clients, employees and students.
• Undertaking any reasonable requests made by your line manager.
  
  You must hold either a BSc in diagnostic radiography or DCR qualification, or equivalent. Previous cross-sectional experience is desirable. Full training will be given on the intricacies of veterinary image acquisition so previous veterinary practice experience is not required, though experience in handling dogs and cats is advantageous. You should be able to work independently as well as within the imaging and wider hospital team. Enthusiasm and adeptness in multitasking is essential., Post-graduate experience in practical image acquisition.
Experience in cross-sectional imaging (CT and MRI). Experience in dog and cat handling. Experience in use of fluoroscopy in interventional procedures. BSc in diagnostic radiography, DCR qualification or equivalent. Eligibility to work permanently in the UK. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Good team player.

Salary will be commensurate with experience (equivalent to NHS Band 5/6). Langford Vets offer a comprehensive and competitive employee benefits package. 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 - 6.6 weeks holiday per year, inclusive of bank holidays - Additional holiday entitlement for Long Service Wellbeing - On site Mental Wellbeing 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 - SimplyHealth 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