Theatre and Surgery Ward Registered Veterinary Nurse - Fixed Term
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Position Overview & Specifications
Queen Mother Hospital
Location: Hawkshead (nr Potters Bar, Herts)Salary: £28,083 to £33,905 Inclusive of London Weighting and Nursing Allowance
Fixed Term / Full Time
Closing Date: 23.59 hours BST on Sunday 26 March 2023
Reference: CSS-0028-23
We are looking for an enthusiastic Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our friendly multidisciplinary referral hospital providing the highest standard of nursing care for patients in the Theatre and Surgery Ward area of the Queen Mother Hospital for Animals. Working as part of a team of specialist clinicians, residents, interns, RVNs and patient care assistants, you will be involved in a range of interesting and challenging cases.
This role is ideal for a nurse with the passion and drive to develop their nursing career and specialise in all aspects of surgical nursing. Your duties will be split 60/40 between our theatre suites and surgery ward. Duties will include:
- Preparing patients and theatres for surgery
- Work closely with our specialist anaesthesia team and hospital coordinators to facilitate patients moving through the theatre suite
- Act as a circulating nurse, with the opportunity to scrub assist
- Provide excellent nursing care to our patients within the surgery ward (Orthopaedic, Soft tissue and Ophthalmology)
- Contributing to the training and development of students on rotations
Referral experience is advantageous but not necessary as full specialist training will be provided.
We offer a generous reward package and benefits including:
- Competitive and attractive pension package
- Generous 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays and 3 concessionary days)
- Access to free in-house CPD and funded external CPD
- On site café and restaurant
- Free membership to the Fitness and Wellbeing Centre located on site (gym, badminton, climbing wall, Zumba, yoga and Pilates classes included)
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free mini-bus service to and from Potters Bar station and Hawkshead Campus
- A range of family friendly policies, including adoption, maternity and paternity pay and leave
For informal enquiries regarding this position, or to arrange a visit before applying, please contact Jessica Gilby, Head Theatre RVN on jgilby2@rvc.ac.uk
This is a one year fixed term position
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
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