Internship in Diagnostic Imaging - North Downs Specialist Referrals, Surrey, UK
Internship in Diagnostic Imaging
North Downs Specialist Referrals, Surrey, UK
NDSR are pleased to announce a one-year Diagnostic Imaging Internship at our multi-disciplinary specialist referral centre
NDSR are excited to invite applications for a twelve month discipline specific internship commencing in January 2024.
We are looking for an individual with a strong enthusiasm and interest for diagnostic imaging, who is looking to gain in-depth experience in a referral hospital, and advance their knowledge base and skills set. The focus of this role would be to enhance and support the smooth running of our diagnostic imaging service and would be an ideal opportunity for candidates considering a residency training programme in the future.
The successful candidate will benefit from supervision from our existing team of ECVDI diplomates, a sonographer, and team of radiographers. The diagnostic imaging team work alongside specialist veterinary colleagues in anaesthesia, internal medicine, cardiology, oncology, surgery, neurology, dermatology, ophthalmology, dentistry, and a highly experienced referral nursing team.
We offer regular structured learning with discipline specific rounds, intern seminars, hospital led evening CPD events, and support for interests in research. NDSR currently has a team of rotating and service specific interns, and residents in oncology, ophthalmology,neurology, surgery and anaesthesia.
The facilities at the hospital include an advanced imaging suite with 1.5T MRI, 16-slice CT, ultrasound, fluoroscopy and digital radiography. NDSR is an approved ECVDI residency training centre.
Essential criteria for the successful candidate include:
- Membership of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (MRCVS)
- Graduation from a veterinary school that has been approved by the European Association of Veterinary Education Establishments (EAVEE)
- A commitment and proactive approach to practicing the highest standards of veterinary medicine and patient care
- At least 1-2 years post qualification experience in the UK
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English
Desirable criteria include:
- Clinical experience in practical ultrasonography
- Completion of a rotating internship and experience of working in a referral environment
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, and so extremely well-positioned for metropolitan life and international travel.
- The position will be fixed for 12 months from January 2024.
- Salary: £36,000 full time PA
- 3 paid CPD days per year
- 25 days of holiday in addition to bank holidays and a day on or around your birthday.
To apply, please send a CV, letter of intent and the contact details for two referees to: Josey Killner at josey.killner@ndsr.co.uk or to: North Downs Specialist Referrals, The Friesian Buildings 3 & 4, The Brewerstreet Dairy Business Park, Brewer Street, Bletchingley, Surrey RH1 4QP.
Informal enquiries about the role are welcomed. Please address these to Rachel Marwood - Rachel.marwood@ndsr.co.uk
Deadline for applications 10th September 2023
A personal interview will follow for the shortlist of successful candidates.
Committed to excellence
NDSR is one of the leading multi-disciplinary referral-only hospitals in the UK with Recognised Specialists in surgery, internal medicine, ophthalmology, oncology, neurology, cardiology, diagnostic imaging, dentistry, dermatology and anaesthesia. The centre is a purpose-built state-of-the-art facility.
Part of an amazing global family
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. 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.
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.
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.
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