Imaging Nurse (Maternity Cover, 12 months) – Blaise Veterinary Referral Centre, Longbridge, Birmingham. Part‑time, 23 hours per week, set days Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. 12‑month maternity cover contract. This is an opportunity to join a new multidisciplinary team on a foundation of patient care, sustainability and teamwork.
At Blaise we offer a state‑of‑the‑art facility over 36,000 sq ft with specialist‑led referral services and a 24‑hour emergency care service for the Midlands. The imaging service works with ultrasound, CT and MRI modalities, supporting multiple disciplines across the hospital. You will work closely with our Diagnostic Imager and Animal Care Assistants to prepare patients for imaging assessments, assist with sample procurement, and set up sedation or anaesthesia when needed.
About The Role
* Supporting and assisting with imaging services across multiple modalities, including CT, MRI, fluoroscopy, radiography and ultrasound
* Preparing patients and imaging suites for assessment, including sample procurement where required
* Assisting clinicians and imagers with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including contrast and interventional services
* Using advanced monitoring equipment and patient warming devices to ensure patient safety at all times
* Setting up for sedation or anaesthesia for imaging procedures, with anaesthetist support where available
* Supporting the maintenance and cleaning of imaging equipment and suites, and upholding hospital safety and quality assurance policies
What We're Looking For
* Registered Veterinary Nurse with a strong interest in diagnostic imaging
* A relevant imaging qualification is desirable but not essential
* Previous experience in a referral hospital is preferred, and you should be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical knowledge and practical competence
* Commitment to clinical excellence, professionalism and ethical standards
* Prioritisation of animal welfare and a desire to provide the highest standard of patient care
* Positive outlook, confidence in your abilities and an open, team‑oriented approach
Working Pattern
* Part‑time, 23 hours per week, set days Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
* This role is a 12 month maternity cover contract
Benefits
* 6.6 weeks annual leave (pro rata)
* Your birthday as a paid day off
* 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
* £1125 CPD allowance with paid time off (pro‑rata)
* Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
* Access to Vetlexicon – our online encyclopaedia provider
* All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
* Infection Prevention and Control Programme
* Quality Improvement Programme
* VDS cover
* RCVS fees
* Pawsome Benefits – reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100s of retailers
* Pension – 5% Employee/3% Employer
* Discounted staff pet care
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