Registered Veterinary Nurse - Night Nurse - Part Time


Company
Woodcroft Veterinary Hospital
Contact
Gail Bagshaw-Wright or Emma Priestley
Cheadle Heath, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
Registered Veterinary Nurse - Night Nurse
Woodcroft Veterinary Hospital - A&E Service in South Manchester
Salary ranging from £18,300 - £21,700 per (annum dependent upon experience)
We are looking to recruit an RVN with a passion for Emergency and Critical Care to join our A&E department based in our state-of the art veterinary hospital. The ideal candidate will have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and pay high attention to detail.
We offer a supportive learning environment for our nurses - CPD is encouraged and funded. Many of our nurses have achieved or are working towards certificates in further studies (emergency and critical care, anaesthesia, surgery, and/or advanced diplomas. We host regular in-house CPD, hold ‘Clinical Club’ meetings every 3 months and the nurses were heavily involved in us achieving Hospital Status with the RCVS Practice Standards Scheme (we are also working towards multiple awards).
A&E and hospital services are provided for both internal clients and surrounding user practice clients 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Candidate Requirements:
- Significant experience as an RVN in small animal veterinary practice (2+ years as a guide)
- An interest in medicine and ECC; possibly with the desire to achieve further qualifications
- Passion for supporting others and engaging in constructive communication
- Confidence in decision making, able to think fast and be dynamic during our busiest periods
This is a part-time position - 22 hours a week (with the option to pick up additional shifts if desired) With an inclusive and flexible approach to all opportunities but it would typically entail:
- The shifts are 9pm - 9am with a 1-hour break. The pattern is on a 2 - week rotation. Week 1 = Tuesday and Wednesday night, Week 2 = Friday and Saturday night
- RVN sole charge from 1am - 7.30am - there is a veterinary surgeon on the premises all night and an auxiliary nurse
- There are opportunities to pick up other shifts if desired as well as the option to cover annual leave for the other night nurses
- The night nurses have a varied role- providing triage and care to our A&E patients, assisting the veterinary surgeons with any investigations and/or procedures and taking care of the in-patients
- Support our evening receptionists by providing advice and triage to clients calling the hospital and arranging appointments where appropriate
Your package would also include the following benefits:
- 6 weeks paid holiday including bank holidays (pro-rated for part time)
- £600.00 CPD Allowance per annum
- Health Shield - wide ranging contributions for health and wellbeing treatments - from dentistry to sports massage
- RCVS Membership paid
- One other membership subscription
- VDS cover
- Enhanced paternity, maternity, adoption, shared parental leave and surrogacy pay
- Discounted veterinary fees
- My Perks – offers, discounts and cashback on shopping, travel, entertainment and much more
- Cycle to Work scheme
- CPD/training support
- Company sick pay
- Colleague engagement survey
- Annual pay reviews
- Focus on employee wellbeing
- VDS is also paid for clinical team
- Life Insurance at 1x annual salary
- 1 day paid volunteering leave, pro rata for part time colleagues
- Career Progression Opportunities
To express an interest and request a full job specification, including Woodcroft’s vision, mission and values and benefits that come with the role, please email [email protected]
If you then wish to apply, please forward your CV to [email protected]
Closing date: 30th April 2023
Address: Atlas House, Hercules Office Park, Bird Hall Lane, Cheadle Heath, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom