Head of Diagnostic Imaging - Blaise Veterinary Referral Centre, Longbridge, Birmingham, UK

Head of Diagnostic Imaging
Blaise Veterinary Referral Centre, Longbridge, Birmingham

As the opening date for our new purpose-built hospital approaches (Summer '23), we are delighted to now be accepting applications from Boarded Diplomates who are interested in leading our Diagnostic Imaging department.

Find your purpose in our purpose-built hospital

Blaise Veterinary Referral Centre will be a large-scale, multi-disciplinary referral hospital which encompasses the culture and high clinical standards IVC prides itself upon. Blaise will add to IVC's extensive referral network, which now consists of over 100 referral sites across the UK & Ireland, though stands alone as this time we are building from the foundations up, creating a unique opportunity to be a part of something special from the very beginning.

The hospital will be one of the largest in the UK at over 36,000 sq ft, with the capacity to treat up to 10,000 pets per year. From the site we will provide specialist led multi-discipline veterinary referrals and a 24-hour emergency care service for pet owners across the Midlands. The site has easy access from the A38 through Longbridge and is part of the West Longbridge regeneration project.

Our Diagnostic Imaging service will be equipped with a Fujifilm FDR Visionary suite for X-Rays, Logiq E10 and Logiq E95 for Ulstrasound, a Siemens Magnatom Altea MRI and Siemens Somatom go.All CT Scanner.

Hybrid Working

We are open to discuss a Hybrid working model for our Imaging Head of Service. This would include 2 days in Hospital, and 2 days of structured remote work, each week.

Lead a team you can be proud of

As one of the founding members of Blaise Veterinary Referral Centre, you will be an integral part of our mission as we continue to grow the hospital's reputation through world-class clinical standards, which you and your expertise in the field will assist in delivering. This will be an exciting and varied position where you will balance clinical and leadership responsibilities. Working to deliver a commercially sustainable service, supporting and working with the wider referral division teams in the implementation of new processes and ways of working.

In your role you would be supported by the Clinical Director, Dr Andrew Kent (DipECVIM-CA), and National Lead in Internal Medicine at IVC Evidensia, Dr Lucie Goodwin (DipACVIM-SAIM). You will lead on strategy and policy under the direction of the Hospital Director, Clinical Director and in conjunction with IVC Evidensia Referrals Clinical Division, to enable the service and Hospital to deliver IVCE business objectives

As Head of Service, you will also have commercial responsibilities and support the Hospital and Clinical Directors in driving the overall performance of the hospital and building lasting positive relationships with the referring practices across the Midlands.

Duties will include….

Being an advocate of the hospital and overall IVC Evidensia Referral Network, engaging with potential candidates through networking and recruitment events to complement our recruitment efforts.
Being an ambassador for IVC Evidensia Values and embedding our company culture, ensuring co-operation and collaboration between the services.
Develop a collaborative culture within your discipline, harnessing individual expertise and experience to ensure a motivated and productive team.
Regular meetings with all heads of service and Clinical Nurse Manager to ensure that clinical standards are being maintained and group policies and procedures are being adhered to.
Work with the Senior Nursing team to deliver a cohesive and client focused service where we are united to provide a high standard of client and patient care across a 24/7 operation.
Be proactive in spotting opportunities to drive performance, growth and efficiencies across the referral service.

Role requirements

MRCVS Registered or Eligible
RCVS, American or European Diplomate or Board Eligible

Benefits and rewards

We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business and investing in our people, teams and sites is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from -

Relocation allowance and visa support available
Hybrid Working available
Welcome bonus of £15,000
7.2 weeks annual leave – Inclusive of bank holidays
Your birthday as a paid day off
Private medical insurance
Clinical & Leadership CPD allowance of £5000
2 weeks paid CPD leave
Enhanced sick and family friendly policies

To apply, please submit a CV and cover letter to Ciaran Connolly, Referral Talent Partner at ciaran.connolly@ivcevidensia.com