Linnaeus
Radiographer
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About the Role
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.
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.
Requirements
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.
Key Duties
- 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.
Ideal Candidate
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
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About Paragon
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.
Location
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.
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Equipment
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).
Development
We are keen to support development of vets throughout their careers and have a number of residency programmes as well as a rotating internship.
Team
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.
Support
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.
Application
All applications with the relevant skills and qualifications will be carefully considered. If you need any support in completing your application or simply want to find out more about Paragon, Linnaeus or the role, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at careers@linnaeusgroup.co.uk.
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