Blaise Veterinary Referral Centre is a large scale, multi-disciplinary referral hospital which encompasses the culture and high clinical standards IVC prides itself upon. Blaise adds to IVC’s extensive referral network, which now consists of over 100 referral sites across UK & Ireland, though stands alone as this time we have built from the foundations up, creating a unique opportunity to be a part of something special from the very beginning.
The hospital is one of the largest in the UK at over 36,000 sq ft, with the capacity to treat up to 10,000 pets per year. From the site we provide specialist led multi-discipline veterinary referrals and a 24-hour emergency care service for pet owners across the Midlands. The site has easy access from the A38 through Longbridge and is part of the West Longbridge regeneration project.
Your duties in Blaise will include, but not be limited to:
1. Being an advocate of the hospital and overall IVC Evidensia Referral Network.
2. Being an ambassador for IVC Evidensia Values and embedding our company culture, ensuring co-operation and collaboration between the services.
3. Develop a collaborative culture within your discipline, harnessing individual expertise and experience to ensure a motivated and productive team.
4. Regular meetings with all Heads of Service and Clinical Nurse Manager to ensure that clinical standards are being maintained and group policies and procedures are being adhered to.
5. Work with the Senior Nursing team to deliver a cohesive and client focused service where we are united to provide a high standard of client and patient care across a 24/7 operation.
6. Be proactive in spotting opportunities to drive performance, growth and efficiencies across the referral service.
Role Requirements:
* RCVS Registered or eligible.
* RCVS, American or European Diplomate or Board Eligible.
* Previous experience of working in a multi-discipline referral hospital.
* Any experience in developing and mentoring junior clinicians (desirable).
Because Our Employees Matter
We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business and investing in our people, teams and sites is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from:
Work-life balance:
* 7.2 weeks inclusive of bank holidays.
* Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday.
* Welcome bonus of £10,000.
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:
* Clinical and Leadership CPD allowance of £5000 with 10 days (FTE).
* Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy.
* Access to Vetlexicon - our online encyclopaedia provider.
* 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.
* Relocation allowance of up to £5000.
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.
Competitive salary.
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