If you are a current Linnaeus Associate, you will need to apply internally. In order to do this, please contact our Talent Acquisition team (details can be found via The Link) and someone will be in touch to discuss and progress your application. Night Registered Veterinary Nurse Location: Southfields Veterinary Specialists Job Type: Permanent Hours: 7.45pm-7.45am as part of a 5 on, 10 off rota. About us Southfields is the new name in referral services. It's a very exciting time to join a forward-thinking and highly motivated team that has the support of the Linnaeus Group, providing significant investment in providing new innovative services, a contemporary state-of-the art working environment and commitment to personal and career development. With an excellent support team in place, you'll be able to concentrate on what you do best in a friendly and supportive practice with state-of-the-art facilities. Your role and responsibilities You will work as part of a large night team that includes interns, nurses, trainee nurses and patient care assistants. You will provide inpatient and emergency care to patients from all disciplines (including neurology, surgery, oncology, cardiology, ophthalmology, and internal medicine), assisting with incoming emergencies and be responsible for case handovers each day. This is a varied role that will require you to be able to work under pressure, co-ordinate cases and be willing to learn and develop your skills. Our core values ensure that we offer the same exceptional care to our patients during the day and night and we are looking to meet candidates that are passionate about the patients they look after. You will have the opportunity to work directly with the Senior Night Nurse and Head of Nursing Services to develop and implement new protocols. This is a rewarding and challenging role that will require team and individual work throughout the night. This is a working shift with suitable rest breaks and facilities provided. your career with our large and varied multi-disciplinary caseload in a supported environment. Experience in a referral setting would be advantageous however full training will be provided. Opportunities for career development This is an exciting time to join Southfields as we expand our offering and invest in new services. Joining us will allow you to work within an exceptional team and develop your career whilst being exposed to cases from all disciplines. Due to the continued expansion at Southfields, you will work as a part of the growing team developing procedures and ways of working for the hospital. Referral experience is not essential, as full training will be provided. What kind of person you need to be You will need to be a highly motivated self-starter able to demonstrate leadership qualities to co-ordinate, support and motivate our busy night team by prioritising, problem-solving and delegating effectively. You will have experience of, and a passion for, mentoring and training colleagues and be able to demonstrate excellent organisational skills to assist in managing conflicting priorities. As a member of our senior nursing team, your desire to provide the best clinical service to our patients will allow you to demonstrate a proactive approach to developing and shaping a growing service. Specific experiences / qualifications / status / citizenship requirements You must fulfil the following requirements: Proof of your right to work in the UK Be a Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) with a minimum of 1-year post-qualification experience Have an excellent command of written and spoken English Maintain a professional and caring approach in all aspects of your work Hours - 7.45pm-7.45am as part of a 5 on, 10 off rota. You will participate in our Night RVN on-call rota. Benefits - 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays (pro-rata) and 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 Programme which is available for everyone. We would love to hear from you, please contact Becca at Becca.Thompsonlinnaeusgroup.co.uk if you have any questions or would like to discuss this role further. LI-BT1 LI-Onsite We are proud to be Linnaeus, part of Mars. Linnaeus is a forward-thinking group of highly respected primary care and specialist referral practices in the UK and Ireland. Being family owned and part of Mars Veterinary Health, the largest veterinary company in the world, allows us to focus on advancing the veterinary profession to provide industry-leading pet care and unique career opportunities for our people. Why Linnaeus? - We pride ourselves in offering high-quality excellence of service and clinical care for our clients and their pets - We lead on sustainability and collectively drive positive change for people, pets and the planet - We prioritise your mental health and wellbeing – valuing equity, diversity and inclusion - We support your personal and professional development with best-in-class career frameworks and training programmes. We will empower and support you to grow your career from day one. We team up within our Mars family in partnership for a stronger future. Linnaeus is an equal-opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We treat each other fairly and equitably and we are committed to fostering a culture that is inclusive and diverse for all our Associates. At Linnaeus, A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS starts with a better world for our people. If you would like to apply for this role, please click the ‘Apply’ button or for more information or please reach out directly to our Talent Acquisition team at careerslinnaeusgroup.co.uk