Registered Veterinary Nurse - Diagnostics

North Downs Specialist Referrals (NDSR); Redhill; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading veterinary referral center located in the UK is seeking a part-time Registered Veterinary Nurse - Diagnostics to join their team. This role includes working with a diverse team on a variety of cases, providing opportunities to enhance nursing skills. The position offers 5 weeks holiday, funded training, and a supportive work environment. Interested candidates can reach out for more information.

Benefits

5 weeks holiday + bank holidays + Birthday Leave

RCVS and VDS fees paid

External CPD funded

Extensive free online CPD programmes

Career progression opportunities

Staff discount schemes

Enhanced sickness pay

Wellness program including Employee assistance programme

Eyecare voucher scheme

Free annual Flu jab

Cycle to work scheme

Childcare vouchers

Recruitment referral reward scheme

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate flexibility and enthusiasm in a fast-paced environment.
• High levels of accuracy and attention to detail are essential.
• No previous referral experience is required; comprehensive induction provided.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with fellow RVNs and other medical staff in diagnostics.
• Nurse patients through various investigative modalities.
• Participate in a 1:6 Saturday rotation caring for patients.

Skills

Excellent command of written and spoken English

Professional and caring approach

Job description

Overview

Registered Veterinary Nurse - Diagnostics

Location: North Downs Specialist Referrals

Job Type: Part Time, Permanent

Hours: 25.16 hours per week on average

Salary: From - £31,500 pro rata depending on experience

Your role and responsibilities

As part of the Diagnostics team, you will work closely with fellow RVNs, Nursing Assistants, Radiographers, Radiologists, Interns, Residents, and Anaesthetists on an interesting and varied caseload. You will nurse patients on their journey through our diagnostic department which comprises an extensive range of investigative modalities including CT, MRI, X-ray, Ultrasound, Endoscopy and Electromyography/retinography.

You will have the opportunity to utilise a wide range of nursing skills for which you have trained, as your involvement will include patients who are conscious, sedated, and anaesthetised.

You must be enthusiastic, flexible, and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment. Having high levels of accuracy and attention to detail are essential, together with being committed to providing high standards of service.

You do not need previous referral experience to apply for this position. You will receive a comprehensive induction to ensure you are well supported in this role.

This is a part time (average 25.16 hours per week), permanent position with shifts on Monday, Tuesday and Friday, alternating weeks of 8.30am-5.30pm and 10am to 7pm. This will include a 1:6 Saturday rotation where you will be able to nurse patients in a Ward environment.

You must fulfil the following requirements:

• Have an excellent command of written and spoken English
• Maintain a professional and caring approach in all aspects of your work
• Provide evidence of your Right to Work in the UK

As our services continue to expand, we have exciting opportunities available for RVNs.

Nursing Pathways, our innovative new nursing structure, places an emphasis on individualised career progression opportunities, whilst maintaining and developing your veterinary nursing skills.

This is an opportunity not to be missed for friendly, enthusiastic nurses wishing to develop their career.

Benefits

• 5 weeks holiday + bank holidays + Birthday Leave
• RCVS and VDS fees paid
• External CPD funded
• Extensive free online Linnaeus CPD programmes
• Career progression opportunities
• Staff discount schemes
• Enhanced sickness pay
• Enhanced equal family leave
• Wellness program including:
• Employee assistance programme
• Eyecare voucher scheme
• Free annual Flu jab
• Cycle to work scheme
• Childcare vouchers
• 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 [e-mail] if you have any questions or would like to discuss this role further.

North Downs Specialist Referrals is part of Linnaeus and Mars Veterinary Health, the largest family-owned veterinary company in the world. Being 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, with everything you need to perform at your best. We are all individual 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 North Downs Specialist Referrals, Linnaeus or the role please contact our Talent Acquisition team at [e-mail].

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