Head of Diagnostic Imaging - North Downs Specialist Referrals, Surrey, UK

Head of Diagnostic Imaging - North Downs Specialist Referrals, Surrey, UK

Head of Diagnostic Imaging - North Downs Specialist Referrals, UK

We are looking for a Specialist in Diagnostic Imaging (RCVS, European or American board certified to lead our diagnostic imaging team which comprises specialists, a resident, an intern and three radiographers . We would give consideration to candidates wanting a full or part-time position, including a hybrid model shared with a teleradiology role.

Imaging facilities include a dedicated advanced imaging suite with Canon Vantage Elan 1.5T MRI and Aquilion Lightning 16-slice CT, and Philips Epiq 5 Ultrasound, Affinity Ultrasound, BV Endura C arm and mobile digital radiography unit and a Sound C-series static digital radiography unit. All imaging modalities are linked to a Picture Archive and Communication System (PACS).

You will be remunerated in line with other Specialist-level positions and will be eligible for other generous package incentives.
Benefits
• 5 weeks holiday + bank holidays + Birthday Leave
• RCVS and VDS fees paid
• Up to two additional professional memberships paid
• External CPD funded
• Extensive free online Linnaeus CPD program
• Career progression opportunities
• Staff discount schemes
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced sickness pay
• Enhanced equal family leave
• E-car salary sacrifice scheme
• Wellness program including:
o Employee assistance program
o Eyecare voucher scheme
o Free annual Flu jab
o  Cycle to work scheme
• Recruitment referral reward scheme

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.

About us
North Downs Specialist Referrals is one of the longest-established private veterinary referral practices in the UK. We have a large, varied and interesting caseload providing imaging support for over 30 Specialists in orthopaedics, soft tissue surgery, internal medicine, oncology, cardiology, neurology, ophthalmology, anaesthesia, dentistry and dermatology. We have a significant interventional radiology caseload. We opened the NDSR Diagnostic Imaging residency program in 2022.  We enjoy and are proud of our collegial and supportive environment and our excellent hospital facilities. Many of our associates are long-term employees because our cooperative and mutually respectful philosophy allows individuals to thrive.

Located in the Surrey Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, we enjoy living and working in a charming bucolic location. At the same time, we are only 30 minutes by train from Central London and 20 minutes by car from Gatwick Airport so extremely well-positioned for metropolitan life and international travel.

Please contact Amy Bowcott, Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist amy.bowcott@linnaeusgroup.co.uk mobile number: 07463 184972 for a fully confidential and informal chat regarding this unique
opportunity.

Linnaeus is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, we are committed to fostering a culture that is inclusive and diverse for all our associates.

Part of an amazing global family
Linnaeus is owned by Mars, that makes us part of their 70,000 Veterinary Health Associates who spend their days thinking about the 400 million pets of the world and how to improve their lives.  Being part of this amazing global group gives us the benefit of a huge network of experts and specialists, a future we can invest in and the security that allows us to concentrate on what we do best – caring for pets. Our Associates are fundamental to our success and we are proud to count some of the finest specialists, veterinary surgeons and nurses in the UK among our team. Being part of the Mars family of businesses provides huge development opportunities across the group for our Associates.

The future of the veterinary world is at the heart of everything we do. We are all individual but two important things bring us together: a commitment to excellence and our passion to make A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS.