Registered Veterinary Nurse - Rotating

Swift Referrals; Wetherby; On-site; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary referral practice in Wetherby is seeking a dedicated Rotating Nurse to provide high-quality patient care and support across various medical disciplines. The position offers full-time hours with a 4-day working week and great employee benefits, including a CPD allowance, wellness initiatives, and comprehensive training. The ideal candidate should be passionate about clinical skills development and aligned with the company's values of integrity and transparency.

Benefits

Work-life Balance

6.6 weeks annual leave

Paid birthday off

Enhanced family-friendly policies

CPD allowance

Discounted gym membership

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Looking for RVNs of all experience levels and nursing backgrounds.
• Keen interest in diversifying clinical skillset in a multidisciplinary environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver outstanding patient care across various disciplines.
• Assist with emergencies and collaborate with all disciplines.
• Support patient journey from admission to discharge.

Job description

Overview

We're seeking a passionate and dedicated Rotating Nurse to join our team at Swift Referrals. If you're an ambitious individual looking to expand your nursing skills in a supportive, close-knit environment, this role is for you. Explore your full potential at Swift Referrals.

As a Rotating Nurse at Swift Referrals, you will play a key role in delivering outstanding patient care and supporting our multidisciplinary referral services, including Soft Tissue and Orthopaedic Surgery, Neurology, Internal Medicine, and Advanced Imaging. From patient admission to discharge, you will ensure the highest standards of care throughout the patient journey.

Responsibilities

Your responsibilities will span across surgery, internal medicine, and wards teams, encompassing imaging, theatre preparation, anaesthesia monitoring, ward nursing (including complex care for critical patients), lab diagnostics, rehabilitation, and client support. Flexibility is vital, as our team works collaboratively across all disciplines and assists with emergencies as needed.

Our Ideal Candidate

RVNs of all experience levels and nursing backgrounds are welcome to apply - we recruit based on attitude and aptitude, and full training and support is provided for our new team members. Most importantly, we are looking for nurses who align with our vision and values. We care with integrity and transparency, with the wellbeing of our patients at the heart of everything we do. A keen interest in diversifying your clinical skillset in a multidisciplinary referral hospital is essential, and we will be supportive of helping you work towards your goals.

Working Hours

This is a full-time position, working 40 hours per week split over 4 days. Shifts vary between 7:30am and 8:00pm, depending on the rotation. The role includes a 1:5 weekend rota, with two 10-hour shifts, compensated by time off in lieu. While we have a dedicated out-of-hours team, occasional support may be required to cover holidays or sickness.

Because our Employees Matter

We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive salary, you will benefit from:

• Work-life Balance

• 4-day working week
• 6.6 weeks annual leave pro-rata
• Your birthday as a paid day off

• Wellbeing

• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing, including discounted gym membership
• Non-accidental injury support

• Development

• £550 CPD allowance with 3 days paid
• Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
• Access to Vetlexicon - our online encyclopaedia provider
• All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
• Infection Prevention and Control Programme
• Quality Improvement Programme

• Professional Memberships

• VDS cover
• RCVS fees

• Additional

• Pawsome Benefits - reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers
• Pension - 5% Employee/3% Employer
• Discounted staff pet care

Up to £37,315 per annum