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Linnaeus Multi-disciplinary Ward Registered Veterinary Nurse in Six Mile Bottom, United Kingdom
Job Title: Multi-disciplinary Wards Registered Veterinary Nurse
Salary: £28,000 - £31,000 per annum DOE
Location: Dick White Referrals - Newmarket, Cambridge
Job Type: Permanent
Hours: 40 hours/week
About us
Dick White Referrals (DWR) is one of the largest specialist multi-disciplinary veterinary referral centres in Europe, offering outstanding levels of clinical care in state-of-the-art facilities.
Our dedicated vets, nurses and nursing assistants, supported by the client care teams
teams, are committed to providing the highest quality surgical and medical care
for pets. Many of our clinicians are nationally or internationally recognised specialists in their field and bring unique experiences to care for pets.
We accept referrals in Anaesthesia, Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery, Dermatology, Diagnostic Imaging, Emergency and Critical Care, Internal Medicine Neurology and Neurosurgery, Oncology, Orthopaedic Surgery, Physiotherapy and Soft Tissue Surgery.
We have comprehensive and established clinical and non-clinical programmes for training, development and CPD.
Visit this page to read about our vison, mission and values. https://www.dickwhitereferrals.com/about-us/our-vision-mission-and-values/
Your role and responsibilities
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate and enthusiastic Multi-disciplinary RVN to join our Ward Nursing Team, working in our busy, purpose-built practice that is fully equipped with the surgical equipment and diagnostic facilities commensurate with a flagship specialist veterinary centre.
The Multi-disciplinary Ward Nurses are responsible for providing wards-based nursing care to our inpatients across all wards and disciplines, working day to day in small teams to ensure there is always good communication in the ward, and a high level of patient care. Each day is different due to the large variety of cases we see and the role will including nursing of canine and feline patients across all disciplines, including but not limited to Surgery Ward, Neurology, Feline, Ophthalmology, Medicine, Oncology, Cardiology and Dermatology.
Our nurses take pride in providing excellent patient care, nursing at DWR is demanding and it can be busy, but it is an incredibly rewarding job!
This position will suit an RVN with a keen interest in inpatient care who enjoys a fast-paced environment and patient focused role. The suitable candidate should be willing to learn and develop their knowledge in a referral setting, previous referral experience would be desirable but not essential and newly qualified RVNs will be considered. Training will be provided in each of the different wards and there is opportunity to progress onto ECC rotations once training is complete. Further future opportunities are available to be a Clinical Supervisor/Mentor, Buddy or to take on a Championship role.
Key accountabilities
Undertake nursing duties primarily in wards based setting.
Administer treatment and medications as prescribed by the MRCVS.
Caring for, and appropriate monitoring of in-patients including some critical care and infectious patients
Admitting patients from the MRCVS within our purpose-built inpatient hub.
Independently carry out nursing duties such as patient handling and restraint, taking blood samples, placing Intravenous Catheters, handling and using Feeding Tubes and Chest Drains. The placing, handling and maintenance of Urinary Catheters
Handling, accurate calculation and administration of a variety of drugs in various forms
Dispense drugs in accordance with professional guidelines and practice policy
Undertake general cleaning duties relating to patient care throughout the wards and wider areas.
Nursing care of patients pre and post procedures and GA/sedations including recovery
Maintain up to date and accurate clinical records including invoicing of provided care
To participate in wards rounds with colleagues and communicate clearly and professionally
Undertake continuing professional and personal development associated with the role, including required in-house training
Assisting colleagues as required including PCAs and SVNs
Comply with the requirements of Health & Safety, other relevant legislation and DWR policies
Carry out any other reasonable duties within the overall function of the role, occasional work in other areas might be required in line with practice needs
Please note this is a full-time position, working on a rota of 40 hours per week between the hours of 06:30 and 18:30, Monday to Friday with 1:4 weekend rota where TOIL is provided, participation in the Bank Holiday rota is also required.
Benefits
Benefits
· 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays and Birthday Leave
· RCVS and VDS fees paid
· External CPD funded
· Extensive free online Linnaeus CPD program
· Career progression opportunities
· Staff discount schemes
· Enhanced sickness pay
· Employer contribution pension scheme
· Wellness program including:
o Employee assistance program
o Eyecare voucher scheme
o Free annual Flu jab
o Cycle to work scheme
· 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.
If you would like to apply for this role, please click the Apply Button or for more information, please feel free to reach out directly to our Referral Nursing Talent Acquisition Business Partner – Becca Thompson at Becca.Thompson@linnaeusgroup.co.uk