Registered Veterinary Nurse - Out of Hours

Hamilton Specialist Referrals; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated veterinary care provider in High Wycombe is seeking an Out of Hours Veterinary Nurse to provide exceptional care for referral inpatients and handle emergencies. The role involves working collaboratively within a passionate night nursing team, and candidates must be a qualified RVN with strong communication skills. Salary is up to £36,000 depending on experience, with various benefits including extensive annual leave and CPD support.

Benefits

6.6 weeks' annual leave

Private medical insurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Access to training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a referral hospital and/or out-of-hours role is desirable but not essential.
• Commitment to patient safety is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Providing high-standard nursing care across all disciplines and wards.
• Collaborating effectively with clinicians and the clinical team.
• Engaging in clear communication with clients regarding their pet's care.

Skills

Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills

Strong problem-solving skills

Ability to work collaboratively

Education

Qualified RVN with RCVS registration

Job description

Overview

We are delighted to open applications for a dedicated Out of Hours Veterinary Nurse to join our team at Hamilton Specialist Referrals. Our successful candidate will work with medical, surgical and high-dependency cases, providing opportunities for clinical development for an ambitious RVN seeking to advance their career.

Role

Advanced care, around the clock. We are seeking an Out of Hours Nurse to join our passionate and friendly night nursing team. You will play a pivotal part in providing advanced care to our referral inpatients and handling out-of-hours emergencies with efficiency and compassion.

This role offers an exciting mix of cases within a team that delivers exceptional care across medical, surgical and high dependency services. You will work collaboratively within an established team of clinicians, with support from fellow RVNs and Auxiliary Nurses in a supportive and patient-first environment.

Responsibilities

• Providing high-standard nursing care across all disciplines and wards
• Collaborating effectively with clinicians and the clinical team
• Engaging in clear communication with clients regarding their pet's care and treatment
• Ensuring thorough handovers between day and night teams to maintain continuity of care
• Covering anaesthesia of patients when required

Working pattern

We’re looking for someone to join us for an average of 34 hours per week, following a 4 on 8 off pattern, along with 12 shifts out of rotation per year to cover absences (these 12 shifts are included in the average weekly hours and salary).

About Hamilton Specialist Referrals

Situated just outside of High Wycombe (J4, M40) Buckinghamshire, we deliver world-class exemplary clinical services with a focus on people who make that a reality. Our hospital operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, offering advanced treatment options for orthopaedic, neurology, soft tissue, oncology, and internal medicine cases. We have a dedicated Imaging suite, including a 16-slice CT scanner, 1.5 Tesla MRI, fluoroscopy, and separate radiography and ultrasound rooms. Our core ethos is to develop a friendly, close-knit team and provide ongoing support for staff development. Qualifications and certificates are encouraged and fully supported.

Experience and qualifications

• Qualified RVN with RCVS registration
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively
• Strong problem-solving skills and a commitment to patient safety
• Previous experience in a referral hospital and/or out-of-hours role is desirable but not essential

Compensation and benefits

Salary up to £36,000 per annum depending on experience. Benefits include:

• Work-life balance
• 6.6 weeks' annual leave
• Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
• Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced family-friendly policies (maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay)
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee wellbeing initiatives and non-accidental injury support
• CPD allowance and certificate support
• Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
• Access to Vetlexicon online encyclopaedia
• Research funding for Vets & Nurses
• Infection Prevention and Control Programme
• Quality Improvement Programme
• VDS cover and RCVS fees
• Pawsome Benefits discounts and cashback
• Pension – 5% Employee / 3% Employer
• Discounted staff pet care

Equality, diversity and inclusion

At IVC Evidensia we are committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging. We welcome candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to discuss reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.

Up to £36,000 DOE