Specialist Veterinary Nurse - Cardiology [Maternity Cover]
Maternity cover: This post is fixed-term for 12 months or the return of the post holder, whichever is the earlier.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our expanding nursing team at the Queen's Veterinary School Hospital as a Specialist Nurse working with as part of the Cardiology team.
The Cardiology service is a key part of our multidisciplinary referral hospital, and requires close communication with the other clinical services. There is a busy and variable caseload, which will require you to be adaptable, be an excellent communicator and have the ability to work well under pressure.
The successful applicant will be involved in specialist Cardiology consultations, diagnostic investigations (e.g. echocardiograms and ECG Holter analysis), minimally invasive cardiac procedures (e.g. pacemaker implantation) and inpatient management as well as clinical research. They will also be involved on our Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Clinic.
We are seeking an individual with a passion for nursing and problem-solving, and the ability to communicate with all levels of staff, students and clients. The ability to work on your own initiative with minimal supervision is essential.
In return, we offer an encouraging and nurturing environment and have a dedicated team of clinicians and nurses who are committed to providing the best care for our patients.
Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.
Informal enquiries about this role, please contact Mr Jose Novo Matos by email on: jms330@cam.ac.uk
Further particulars for the role and information about the Department are available here: www.vet.cam.ac.uk
Interviews will be held on Thursday 7th March 2024
Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a health assessment.
Please quote reference PP40532 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.
The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
24/7 Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal Wing
Salary £25,285.00 to £28,929.00 (pro rata for 0.96 FTE) + 15% Shift Allowance = £29,077.00 to £33,268.00 per annum.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our nursing team at the Queens Veterinary School Hospital.
The referral hospital is a very fast-paced environment which requires you to be adaptable with the ability to work well under pressure.
The role will be to provide nursing to an excellent standard in the Small Animal Wing. The small animal wing consists of four dog, two cat, critical care and isolation wards housing an average of 15-25 patients during the overnight period.
We are looking for nurses who can cover 24/7 working on a 7 week, generous and attractive rotating shift pattern, covering core, early, late, night shifts and time off (includes 10 day off shift period after weeks of nights). Weekend working (2 in 7).
The role in Small Animal inpatients will include surgical, medical and critical care nursing (training can be given in critical care procedures). Cleaning, hygiene and administration duties linked to inpatient care will form a reasonable percentage of the time. This is a varied role where no two days are the same, so we are seeking individuals with a passion for nursing, with the ability to communicate with all levels of staff, students and clients. The ability to work on your own initiative with minimal supervision is essential. Shifts have student nurse and Veterinary Care Assistant support.
In return, we offer an encouraging and nurturing environment and have a dedicated team of clinicians and nurses who are committed to providing the best care for our patients.
A one-off recruitment incentive payment of £2000.00 may be offered where eligibility criteria is met.
Benefits: - Generous paid annual leave including bank holidays - Defined benefit pension scheme - Enhanced family friendly policies - Access to a dedicated Personal and Professional Development team - Wellness programme including Occupational Health team and Staff counselling - Staff discount scheme including shopping vouchers - Cycle to work scheme - Travel to work loans - Eye care voucher scheme - Discounted gym membership - CPD allowance
Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.
If you have any questions about this role, please contact the Clinical HR Team on qvsh.hr@vet.cam.ac.uk
Interviews will be held after the closing date.
Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a health assessment.
Please quote reference PP40391 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.
The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
