Registered Veterinary Nurse – Surgical
UE06 £33,882 to £39,105 per annum pro rata (based on 35 hours per week)
Open ended, part time contract
22.5 hours per week working Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
Shift times are 8.30am-5pm (TBC with successful candidate)
The Opportunity:
Our surgical posts are ideal for any RVN interested in developing their nursing careers within a state of the art referral hospital. We will provide training across a variety of services by working within the teams of specialist clinicians and experienced registered veterinary nurses at the Hospital for Small Animals. You will be involved in a range of interesting and inspiring cases in our surgery suites, as well as caring for our ward-based patients.
At the HfSA, we are open to emergencies 24/7 and offer a friendly and supportive working atmosphere, with a strong tradition of research and innovation. We value our team of nurses highly, offering excellent education and development opportunities.
Our nurses are expected to cover one weekend shift per month on average, paid as overtime. Additional overtime and on-call opportunities are also available.
We welcome all enthusiastic candidates to apply as we have a full training programme for all new team members where you will work alongside our skilled staff while you learn the ropes.
Your skills and attributes for success:
* Must be an RCVS registered veterinary nurse (RVN)
* Excellent organisational and communications skills are essential
* Keen dedication to teaching the next generation of veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses is a must.
HfSA Staff benefits include:
* Staff discount for pet treatment.
* Amazing onsite perks:
o Staff discount for on-site gym and exercises classes
o Free car parking with electric car charging points
o Two on site canteens.
o Cycle to work scheme, on-site bike lockers and showers available.
* Additional shift cover opportunities are available, accruing paid overtime for additional hours worked.
* Holiday entitlement of 40 days per annum for full time staff (pro rata).
If you would like to discuss the posts further, please contact our senior surgical nurse Shirley Simpson at Shirley.Simpson@ed.ac.uk
Application Information
Please ensure you include the following documents in your application:
* CV
* Cover letter
As a valued member of our team you can expect:
* A competitive salary UE06 £33,882 to £39,105 per annum pro rata (based on 35 hours per week)
* An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
* To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community
* Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, competitive pension schemes, staff discounts, and family-friendly initiatives.
Championing equality, diversity and inclusion
The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education.
Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages.
Key dates to note
The closing date for applications is 3 January 2025.
Unless stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 11:59pm GMT.
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