Head of Diagnostic Imaging, Willows Veterinary Referral Centre, Solihull, UK

Head of Diagnostic Imaging, Willows Veterinary Referral Centre, Solihull, UK

Be part of the clinical leadership of one of the UK’s leading small animal veterinary referral centres!

An exciting opportunity has become available for a highly motivated individual to join our Diagnostic Imaging team as Head of Diagnostic Imaging at our Specialist multi-disciplinary referral centre, expanding our current team. The successful applicant will hold an RCVS, American or European Diploma (or equivalent) in Diagnostic Imaging, will have the personnel skills and enthusiasm to lead the Diagnostic Imaging team in a dynamic and thriving clinical environment, and will further drive the ambitions of a world-class team of imaging Specialists, Residents and Radiographers. They should share our aim of providing excellent levels of care for our patients, clients and referring Veterinary Surgeons.

Willows Imaging team, comprising five Specialist Diagnostic Imagers, two Residents, a highly experienced Radiographer and six Imaging Nurses, provides exceptional imaging support for our multi-disciplinary Specialists across Medicine, Soft Tissue Surgery, Neurology, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Cardiology, Dermatology, Orthopaedics and ECC. As Head of the Diagnostic Imaging team you would motivate, inspire and lead the team through current and future developments to the service and as part of the clinical management team help define hospital strategy.

This is ideally a full-time position, however, a part-time position could also be considered. Hybrid roles dovetailing with teleradiology work are also available. Some provision for off-site reporting could also be supported.

Images are reviewed and reported in the spacious diagnostic imaging suite on Osirix dedicated workstations, and stored on Fuji PACS and Siemens Syngovia, from which they are available throughout the practice. There is also off-site VPN access to PACS.

The position will be well remunerated and the package includes generous time off for holidays, CPD and involvement in professional committees. Out-of-hours emergency service provision is shared amongst the Imaging team.

Why Willows?

Willows’ Diagnostic Imaging service prides itself on its friendly, collaborative and collegiate atmosphere. Training and CPD to the highest possible level is strongly supported, and, for interested individuals, clinical research is actively encouraged alongside the hospital’s clinical caseload.

Willows’ imaging facilities comprise:

Siemens Magnetom sola 1.5T MRI
Siemens 64 slice Somatom CT
Samsung RS85A ultrasound machine
Logiq S8 ultrasound
Two brand new Siemens digital X-ray rooms
Two in-theatre image intensifiers (GE Fluorostar and Philips BV Pulsera).

Images are reviewed and reported in the spacious diagnostic imaging suite on Osirix dedicated workstations and stored on Fuji PACS, AIS PACS and Siemens Syngovia, from which they are available throughout the practice. There is also off-site VPN access to PACS.

Willows has approximately 250 employees, including almost 60 Veterinary Surgeons. Our philosophy is very much one of friendly co-operation between all Associates, creating a supportive and good-humoured atmosphere.

Willows is proud to be accredited by Investors in People at the extended Silver level, and we are dedicated to providing excellent working conditions, care and support for all of our Associates.

Centrally located, Willows is within easy reach of Birmingham, Birmingham International Airport and the national rail and motorway networks, but only a short drive away from historic Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwick and beautiful Warwickshire countryside.

Professional Perks:

30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
Generous 10 days paid CPD allowance
5 days paid time off clinics for involvement in professional committees
Company pension scheme
Private Medical Insurance
Outstanding equal parental leave policy
Enhanced contractual sick pay
Discounted gym membership
Wellbeing and Employee Assist programme
Unbeatable learning environment
Stunning state-of-the-art purpose-built facilities.

Find out more……

For details on how to apply and to find out more about Willows visit: http://willows.uk.net/careers or apply by sending a letter of intent and an up to date CV to Tinderjit.khatkar@willows.uk.net

Alternatively, for more information please contact;

Andrew Parry, Head of Diagnostic Imaging andrew.parry@willows.uk.net or Jon Wray, Clinical Director, jon.wray@willows.uk.net