Intern in diagnostic imaging

Wear Referrals, part of Linnaeus and Mars Veterinary Health Europe, is a multi-disciplinary, specialist veterinary referral hospital in the North East of England, close to the historic university city of Durham, the thriving city of Newcastle and set between the north east coast and the Pennines. We have services in neurology, orthopaedics, soft tissue surgery, internal medicine, anaesthesia, oncology, diagnostic imaging and cardiology, as well as an out-of- hours emergency service and in-house hydrotherapy. Wear Referrals includes more than 20 Specialists, supported by a highly skilled team of nurses, radiographers and other associates.

With ongoing growth and success based on an outstanding reputation and a commitment to clinical excellence, Wear Referrals are looking to recruit a diagnostic imaging intern to work with our team of specialists. As well as an established rotating internship programme and service-specific internship programmes, the hospital is in the process of applying for a residency programme.

Our hospital facilities include a dedicated ICU staffed 24 hours a day, spacious well-designed wards with many walk-in kennels, in-house 1.5T Siemens Magnetom Essenza MRI, 16 slice Siemens Somatom Emotion helical CT, digital radiography, digital fluoroscopy, a Samsung RS85 ultrasound system, and multiple other ultrasound machines. In addition to a dedicated ultrasound room, and CT/MRI control room we have a separate radiology reading room.

Our diagnostic imaging team includes 3 ECVDI diplomates and 4 experienced human radiographers, who work closely with the radiologists to provide the highest quality cross-sectional imaging, as well as supporting with fluoroscopy and radiographic quality improvement.

We encourage an evidence-based multi-disciplinary approach, supporting a process of continuous learning and a collegiate atmosphere.  Our clinical caseload provides an interesting variety of cases and clinical research is actively encouraged and supported. Linnaeus provides superb support and facilitates a highly collaborative approach between their hospitals and colleagues.

The successful candidate will gain experience in all imaging modalities, with a focus on radiography and ultrasonography initially. The diagnostic imaging intern will be trained in advanced imaging (CT and MRI) image acquisition, and will be part of the OOH rota alongside our existing team of radiographers. The diagnostic imaging intern will also be trained to interpret and write reports across all modalities, with all reporting being under direct supervision by an ECVDI diploma holder.

Applicants must be highly motivated, proactive and passionate about delivering clinical excellence, with excellent social and clinical skills.  Wear  Referrals provide a competitive salary and benefits package including a generous CPD allowance and 2 weeks’ paid CPD leave, 6.6 weeks’ holiday, payment of professional registration fees, professional indemnity cover, health care and discount purchasing scheme.

Applications: please email your CV together with a covering letter detailing your suitability and experience.

For an informal discussion about this position please contact our Clinical Director, Ben Harris: ben.harris@wear-referrals.co.uk

For further information about Wear Referrals, see our website: www.wear-referrals.co.u