Night Patient Care Assistant

Linnaeus; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary practice in Wakefield is seeking a dedicated Night Patient Care Assistant to provide exceptional inpatient care. You will work nights in a small team, assisting with medication dispensing, patient restraint, and maintaining high standards of infection control. This role offers opportunities for career development within a supportive and committed environment. Ideal for those passionate about animal care and looking to grow their skills in a clinical setting.

Benefits

5 weeks holiday + bank holidays + Birthday Leave

Extensive free online CPD program

Career progression opportunities

Staff discount schemes

Life Assurance

Enhanced sickness pay

Wellness program including eyecare vouchers

Employer contribution pension scheme

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Ability to work nights in a clinical environment.
• Experience providing inpatient care.
• Comfortable with patient restraint and medication dispensing.

Responsibilities

• Provide high standards of inpatient care.
• Assist with patient restraint when required.
• Support medication dispensing under direction.
• Maintain excellent infection control standards.
• Carry out housekeeping and cleaning duties.
• Manage inventory and stock levels.
• Package and process laboratory samples.
• Perform basic administrative tasks.
• Assist with front desk duties.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Reliability

Proactiveness

Team player

Calm under pressure

Job description

We are looking for a dedicated and proactive Night Patient Care Assistant to support our veterinary team in providing exceptional care to our inpatients. You will work alongside a small, close-knit team of vets, nurses, and patient care assistants, helping to care for patients across our medical ward, cattery, surgical ward, and ICU.

Shift Pattern

• 7 nights on / 7 nights off
• Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Sunday: 8:30pm - 6:00am
• Friday & Saturday: 8:30pm - 8:00am
• 33.5 hours

You will be:

• A strong communicator
• Adaptable and reliable
• Hard-working, proactive, and calm under pressure
• Comfortable working nights in a clinical environment
• A strong team player with a positive attitude

Key Responsibilities

• Providing high standards of inpatient care
• Assisting with patient restraint when required
• Supporting medication dispensing under direction
• Maintaining excellent infection control standards
• Carrying out housekeeping and cleaning duties
• Cleaning and closing down clinical areas at the end of shifts
• Managing inventory and stock levels
• Packaging and processing laboratory samples
• Performing basic administrative tasks
• Answering phone calls and assisting with front desk duties
• Supporting other hospital departments as required
• Working collaboratively within a small multidisciplinary team

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their skills within a busy veterinary hospital environment while playing a vital role in overnight patient care.

What we offer

• 5 weeks holiday + bank holidays + Birthday Leave
• Extensive free online Linnaeus CPD program
• (raygon clang) 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

About us

We are a new state-of-the-art, multi-disciplinary referral small animal practice, based in Wakefield, West Yorkshire.

With our practice being RCVS accredited to Small Animal Veterinary Hospital level, it allows us to provide outstanding levels of care to our patients with a kind and compassionate approach. Our Paragon team is committed to the highest quality of care and the excellence of service, assuring patients get the best possible treatment.

Paragon Veterinary Referrals is part of Linnaeus and Mars Veterinary Health, the largest family-owned veterinary company in the world. Beingniit privately owned, we can truly be driven by our purpose, to create a better world, and think long-term as opposed to being focused solely on short-term profits.

At Linnaeus, A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS starts with a better world for our people. Our Associates are over 6000 strong and empowered to speak up, step up and deliver quality services. You’ll have access to a huge network of specialists, worldwide development opportunities and an easily accessible, comprehensive wellbeing package that prioritises your physical and mental health, allowing you to focus on what you do best - care for pets.

We are committed to fostering a culture that is inclusive and diverse, we care about you and want you to be authentic, along with everything you need to perform at your best. We are all individuals, but two important things bring us together: a commitment to excellence and our passion to achieve our purpose.

All applications with the relevant skills and qualifications will be carefully considered. If you need any support in completing your application or simply want to find out more about Paragon Veterinary Referrals, Linnaeus, or the role, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at [e-mail].

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