Job Description
Posted on 11/01/2023
Please make an application promptly if you are a good match for this role due to high levels of interest.
The Role
We have an exciting opportunity within our nursing team at Pride Veterinary Referrals, for a Rotating Nurse to join us on a full-time basis. Our successful candidate will be a Registered Veterinary Nurse with at least 1 year of post-qualification experience. The hours of work will be full-time (avg 38hrs/week) over a 4 day working week, with 1:6 weekends. We are offering a salary up to £29,450pa for this position, plus extensive company benefits.
As a Rotating Nurse, you will work across a broad range of disciplines within the hospital including Wards, Medicine, Neurology, Surgery, Ophthalmology, Dermatology, Imaging and Theatre. You'll have the opportunity to learn and develop your clinical skills within a varied multidisciplinary referral environment, working with a highly experienced and supportive team. Your responsibilities will include:
Monitoring sedations/ anaesthetics
Inpatient care- Tube feeding/ Physiotherapy/ Drain care/ Catheter care/ Drug administration etc
Imaging- X-ray/ Ultrasound/ CT/ MRI
Transfusion Medicine
Assisting with diagnostic procedures such as bone marrow biopsies, joint taps, Fluoroscopy
Admits/ Discharges
Drug calculations/ fluid calculations/ CRI's
We are committed to providing outstanding training and development opportunities for our RVNs, and we will always encourage and support our team in pursuing further qualifications such as certificates and diplomas.
About Us
Pride Veterinary Centre offers a range of state-of-the-art equipment and facilities. Our diagnostics and treatments are second-to-none, and we have many highly trained and experienced colleagues to ensure that our patients receive the very best treatment. We strive to deliver world-class patient care and our fantastic facilities provide a superb care environment, including 13 consultation rooms, 7 hospital wards, 5 theatres (due to increase this year), full advanced imaging suite (CT, MRI & digital x-ray), 3 ultrasound rooms, an endoscopy suite, hydrotherapy pool and treadmills and dedicated chemo & radio-iodine treatment rooms define the setting.
Our strength within the team promises access to leading-edge specialist knowledge as well as an advanced, varied caseload providing an unparalleled opportunity to develop your clinical skills. Despite working within such a large team, we pride ourselves on maintaining a friendly and supportive culture with a focus on development, clinical excellence and gold standard patient care.
Applicant Requirements
Due to the nature of the role, our successful applicant will be a qualified RVN with at least 1 year post-grad experience, as some aspects of the role will involve working independently. Referral experience is desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided. Any further qualifications e.g. certificates are beneficial, and you should be able to demonstrate clinical competence in standard nursing protocols.
Because Our Employees Matter
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 base salary up to £29,450pa, you will benefit from-
4 day working week
6.6 weeks annual leave
Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
Your birthday as a paid day off
Relocation allowance
Wellbeing
Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
Private Medical Insurance
Cycle to Work scheme
Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing, including discounted gym membership
Non-accidental injury support
Development
£550 CPD allowance with 3 days paid pro rata
Certificate/ Diploma and VTS support
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
Professional Memberships
VDS cover
RCVS fees
Additional
Pawsome Benefits- reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100's of retailers
Pension- 5% Employee/3% Employer
Discounted staff pet care
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 during the recruitment process.
If this position is of interest to you then please contact Helen Paddison:
IVC150
Any questions before applying?
Speak to Helen Paddison from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.
Helen Paddison
Talent Partner - Referral Nurses
+44 (0) 7977 243390