Referral Clinician - Diagnostic Imaging ( 12 month FTC )

We’re excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a board-certified or residency-trained radiologist to join our dedicated team at Pride Veterinary Referrals for a 12 month fixed term position to cover maternity leave. We are happy to consider full-time or part-time hours for the right candidate.

We are also open to discussing Hybrid working options to meet your needs.

Overview

Pride Veterinary Referrals is the central small animal hospital for the Scarsdale Veterinary Group, a multidisciplinary practice employing over 300 staff across 11 sites in the Midlands. At Pride we offer specialist services in internal medicine, soft tissue and orthopaedic surgery, neurology, diagnostic imaging, anaesthesia, ophthalmology, cardiology and on-site hydro- and physiotherapy. The state-of-the-art hospital provides 24/7 veterinary care, supported by a dedicated night team. We work closely with the University of Nottingham, with the veterinary students rotating through first opinion and referral services at Pride. This provides the opportunity to support teaching and research interests and the chance to inspire the next generation of veterinary professionals.

To learn more about Pride Veterinary Referrals team and our hospital, please click on the links below:

https://www.prideveterinaryreferrals.com/en-gb/referrals/veterinary-referral-team

The Diagnostic Imaging team

The imaging team is currently comprised of two specialist radiologists, one resident, one imaging intern, three radiographers and two imaging nurses. We have a varied and challenging imaging caseload covering all imaging modalities (radiography, ultrasound, fluoroscopy, CT and MRI).

Imaging facilities include digital radiography, C-Arm fluoroscopy, 2 GE ultrasound machines, a 16-slice GE CT, a 1.5T HDE MRI as well as a brand new portable X-Ray. The imaging team is at the heart of the hospital and works collaboratively with every department. There is excellent interaction between all the various disciplines and therefore an exceptional level of intellectual stimulation and discussion over all specialities with a friendly and dedicated referral team.

The Role

Pride Veterinary Referrals team is looking for a board-certified (ECVDI or ACVR) or board-eligible specialist in Diagnostic Imaging to join our dynamic and expanding team on either a full time four-day working week, or on a part time basis.

We are also open to discussing Hybrid working options to meet your needs.

Required Skills And Experience

• Be a board-certified radiologist with ECVDI or ACVR Diploma. Candidates who have completed an approved ECVDI/ACVR residency programme (“residency-trained”) are encouraged to apply too.
• Have diagnostic and reporting experience in English, covering all modalities.
• Have strong interpersonal skills, a collaborative mindset and loving teamwork.
• Support and value a hospital culture rooted in kindness, inclusivity, empathy and mutual respect.
  
  

Beautiful Surroundings

We are located at the edge of Derby city centre with good transport links to major cities (Nottingham, Birmingham, London) via road and rail network. East Midlands Airport and Birmingham International Airport offer convenient access to domestic and international destinations.

The beautiful Peak District is just around the corner, well-known for its natural beauty and picturesque villages, where you can discover beautiful landscapes and walking routes, historic castles, and world-class heritage sites. The Peak District is also a perfect place for outdoors sports such as cycling, climbing, hiking, and horse-riding.

Why Join Us?

We Recognise That Our People Are Fundamental To The Success Of Our Business. Investing In Our People, Premises And Processes Is At The Heart Of What We Do. In Addition To a Competitive Salary, You Will Benefit From

Work Life Balance

• 7.6 Weeks annual leave (Pro rata)
• Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
  
  

Wellbeing

• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/ paternity/ adoption/ shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Cycle to work scheme
• Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing
• Non-accidental injury support
  
  

Development

• CPD Allowance
• Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
• Access to Vetlexicon - our encyclopaedia provider
• All our Vets and Nurses can apply for research funding
• All our Vets get £1000 per annum to spend via our Care Fund
• Infection prevention and control programme
• Quality Improvement Programme
  
  

Professional Memberships

• BVA Membership
• VDS Cover
• RCVS Fees
  
  

Additional

• Pawsome Benefits - reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100's of retailers
• Pension scheme
• Discounted staff pet care#
• Full visa expenses will be covered, where required.
  
  

As a BAME and LGBTQ+ inclusive employer, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.

For a confidential conversation with our Head of Radiology, Dr Caroline Fina, please email caroline.fina @scarsdalevets.com

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.