Registered Veterinary Nurse – General Rotation
UE06 £33,882 to £39,105 per annum pro rata (based on 35 hours per week)
14 month maternity cover, part time contract
Averaging 23.3 hours per week working 10-hour shifts (7.30am-6.30pm with 1-hour unpaid lunch)
Rolling 4 shifts on and 8 shifts off pattern with paid overtime with additional shift cover
The Opportunity:
Our general rotation posts are ideal for any RVN interested in developing their nursing careers within a state of the art referral hospital. We will provide in depth 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 while primarily 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.
You will work in a rotational “pod” of three RVNs creating 365 cover, working in a 4 shifts on 8 shifts off rolling pattern. You will be expected to cover each other’s annual leave and accrue paid overtime for this additional shift cover.
We welcome all enthusiastic RVNs 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:
Being an RCVS registered veterinary nurse is essential.
Excellent organisational and communications skills are essential.
Keen dedication to teaching the next generation of veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses is essential.