Registered Veterinary Nurse

Goddard Veterinary Group; Walthamstow; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6.6 weeks annual leave including bankH

CPD budget every year plus up to 2 day

Private medical healthcare scheme at a

Job summary

Goddard Veterinary Group operates Wanstead Hospital in East London. We are seeking a Registered Veterinary Nurse for a full-time 40-hour week on a 24-hour hospital site, working across departments including theatre, ward, consults and ECC.

Ideal candidates have RVN experience in a hospital setting or strong hospital training. The role offers leadership training opportunities and a generous benefits package, with 6.6 weeks annual leave and CPD support.

Qualifications

• Experienced RVN with hospital environment training.
• Willing to work across departments, including theatre and ECC.
• Good communication and client care skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on post-operative discharge Instructions and medications.
• Record clinical histories including fees and treatment options.
• Ensure equipment is cleaned, sterilised and stored properly.
• Assist surgeons in theatre, inpatient exams and consultations.
• Maintain accurate records of hospitalised patients.
• Maintain a clean and safe hospital environment per SOPs.

Skills

RVN experience

Hospital environment

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse

Job description

Welcome to Wanstead Hospital! One of our amazing nurses is stepping into a night role at the hospital, resulting in a day RVN position at our impressive 24-hour site in East London.

About your new role!

This full-time (40 hours per week over 5 days) RVN position would be IDEAL for an experienced RVN who already has a couple of years under their belt, or for a new RVN who has trained in a hospital environment, and thrives in all departments within a GP hospital setting and wants to opportunity to work between the various departments in the hospital including theatre, ward, consults and ECC.

Do not be concerned if you feel you excel in one department as oppose to another, if there are any gaps in training we will be happy to support you, whether that be in ward or consult nursing, or more! If in the future you wished to develop your skills to step into a senior role, we also provide leadership training.

Wanstead not only has its own first opinion client base but also sees the internal referral cases from the surrounding branches in East, North and Central London, giving you a plethora of diverse cases a hospital RVN could dream of.

There is fantastic diagnostic support at Wanstead, with a CT scanner, a commercial laboratory, a strong medical team, and experienced surgeons routinely conducting advanced orthopaedic, soft tissue, and minimally invasive surgery on site.

You will be working alongside a large team consisting of approximately 25 vets, 27 RVNs, 14 SVNs, 7 VCAs and a large front of house team who are integral in maintaining excellent client care.

You are fully supported by an established management structure including senior RVN’s, 2 deputy head nurses, head nurse, head vet and hospital manager.

As a hospital RVN some of your duties will include:

• Advise clients of post-operative discharge instructions, verbally and with print-outs and appropriate literature as directed. Ensure that correct medications are provided.
• Record details in clinical histories of any conversations with clients regarding fees, treatment options or anything related to patient care.
• Ensure equipment is cleaned, packed, sterilised and stored correctly when not in use.
• Carry out duties in accordance with shift guidance notes.
• Complete and maintain accurate records of hospitalised patients.
• Assist veterinary surgeons in theatre, with inpatient examinations and procedures and during consultations, as and when required.
• Maintain a respectful and collaborative team environment
• Maintain a high standard of cleanliness and tidiness, using standard operating procedures (SOPs) in all areas.

Your rota will include a 1:4 weekend rotation with TOIL and up to 3 bank holidays per year. You will be included in the last resort on‑call rotation, but with 2 RVN’s and 1 VCA on shift each night this is very much last resort!

Wanstead itself is on the outskirts of urban Essex but is close enough to rural life for that countryside relief. Transport links into London do not get better than a short walk to a Central Line tube station!

Please be aware there is no on‑site parking available and public transport is advised.

Now let’s get to the nitty gritty, here is what we offer you:

Our RVN salary band is £32,000 to £36,000 per annum depending on prior experience and allowing room for growth within the role.

A little snippet of the benefits you will receive as a Goddard RVN:

• 6.6 weeks annual leave including bank holidays
• CPD budget every year plus up to 2 days' paid CPD leave
• -The opportunity to join our private medical healthcare scheme at a reduced rate, plus medical cashback incentives