Surgical Internship
The purpose of this internship is to provide a practical hands-on training experience within Soft Tissue and Orthopaedics, gaining practical clinical experience and learning from the specialists within a referral practice environment. You will:
* Gain experience in all areas of Soft Tissue and Orthopaedics
* Have exposure to a large caseload including dealing with emergencies/case management.
* Have daily interaction with Specialists and experts in Soft Tissue, Orthopaedics and other disciplines.
MAIN AREAS OF WORK AND TRAINING
This role supports the Soft Tissue and Orthopaedic teams with the care of patients working with both the clinical and non-clinical teams. You will be involved with all aspects of the care of patients referred to our surgical services including admitting and discharging patients, diagnostic procedures, assisting with surgery and anaesthesia, and ensuring excellent communication within the hospital.
You will have completed a rotating internship, have great people skills, love to work within a team, and have a passion for all things surgical! Paragon is a small, supportive and friendly team and, as a proactive member, we aim to provide a service of the highest possible standards in a busy, stimulating and supportive environment.
The successful candidate will benefit from both a busy and dynamic clinical environment and formal training. Interns will participate in hospital rounds, journal and book clubs, and are encouraged to complete a small research project or audit. Weekend cover is based on a shared rota with other clinicians assuring a healthy work-life balance.
Benefits
* 5 weeks holiday + bank holidays + Birthday Leave
* RCVS and VDS fees paid
* External CPD funded
* Extensive free online Linnaeus CPD program
* Career progression opportunities
* Staff discount schemes
* Life Assurance
* Enhanced sickness pay
* Enhanced equal family leave
* E-car salary sacrifice scheme
* Employer contribution pension scheme
* Wellness program including:
* Employee assistance program
* Eyecare voucher scheme
* Free annual Flu jab
* Cycle to work scheme
* Recruitment referral reward scheme
At Linnaeus, we are committed to supporting the physical and mental health of all our Associates. We have an amazing team of Mental Health First Aiders (MHFA) across our practices and central support office in addition to a confidential Employee Assistance Program which is available for everyone.
About Us
Paragon is a purpose-built diplomate led multidisciplinary referral hospital situated just outside the City of Wakefield. The centre opened its doors in 2018, benefiting from its clean and modern design.
Our extensive, modern facilities allow our teams to deliver the highest quality of care and ensure patients get the best possible treatment. As a multidisciplinary centre, you will work alongside some of the country’s leading specialists and be supported by a team of skilled and compassionate veterinary nurses. With our practice being RCVS accredited to Small Animal Veterinary Hospital level, it allows us to provide outstanding levels of care. The team at Paragon is committed to delivering a first-class service for patients, clients, and our referring vet partners.
The hospital benefits from being close to the beautiful rural Yorkshire countryside yet also has excellent main road links via the M1 and M62. We are within easy access of Leeds. The nearest airport is Leeds and Bradford and we are within easy access of Manchester.
There is plenty to do in the surrounding area for adults, families, and children with Yorkshire Sculpture Park, National Trust properties, and endless walks either in the Peak District, Yorkshire moors, or Yorkshire dales.
The hospital boasts state-of-the-art equipment.
We are keen to support the development of vets throughout their careers and have a number of residency programmes as well as a rotating internship.
Paragon has an exceptionally friendly team, and you can feel the friendly team atmosphere as soon as you enter the building. They also benefit from having anaesthetists and two ECC diplomates on site and an exceptional nurse team. They also have a dedicated nurse training lead who is responsible for quality training, mentoring, and supporting the nurses who all undertake regular training and specific area inductions. The team also comprises globally recognised diplomates in medicine, oncology, anaesthesia, soft tissue surgery, orthopaedics, cardiology, neurology, and ECC.
Making an Application
For more information or a confidential informal conversation please contact
sophie.adamantos@paragonreferrals.co.uk
To apply, please submit a letter of intent and your CV.
Closing date for applications is 31st October 2024. #J-18808-Ljbffr