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The department wishes to appoint a Clinical Skills Manager and Teaching Associate from the end of September 2024, or as soon as possible thereafter.

This is an exciting opportunity to supervise a small team to ensure the effective delivery of Clinical Skills teaching in the Department, and to be responsible for the effective management of Clinical Skills facilities.

Deploying members of the Clinical Skills team (including a significant part of their own time) to deliver parts of the programme directly, you will also coordinate with clinicians in the Queen's Veterinary School Hospital to deliver significant aspects of the veterinary programme.

Clinical Skills Teaching includes (but is not limited to): clinician-led clinical skills classes (e.g., suturing, anaesthesia, cardiopulmonary resuscitation), student self-directed learning, peer-to-peer teaching initiatives, provision of additional drop-in sessions to maximize the educational potential of the clinical skills facilities and preparation of online learning material delivered through the University's virtual learning environment.

You will contribute to curriculum design, actively support the development of online teaching material for Clinical Skills and will help to devise and deliver practical assessment circuits (Objective Structured Clinical Exams or OSCEs) in partnership with academic colleagues.

You will coordinate the development of standard operating procedures, risk assessments and health and safety within the Clinical Skills area in line with Departmental policy and is assigned a small operating budget by the Teaching Operations Committee. You will also be encouraged to contribute to veterinary education conferences on behalf of the Department alongside other members of the team.

It is essential that applicants are:

Registered Veterinary Nurse or Veterinary Surgeon

Have significant post-registration clinical experience and should be confident in practical skills to underpin delivery of clinical skills education to veterinary students

Skilled and experience in staff management and supervision

Applicants should have excellent organisational skills, the ability to organise their own time and have experience in the training of veterinary nurses or veterinary students, with the ability to address skills learning and assessment in a creative way

Experience in using and having responsibility for care and maintenance of a range of equipment commonly used in veterinary practice

Desirable qualities include:

Relevant teaching qualification (AFHEA and/or FHEA) Post graduate qualifications in medical / veterinary / clinical education or a willingness to work towards these

Experience in FE and/or HE education Undergraduate teaching experience, both large and small group teaching

Experience in practical assessment and OSCE examination, design and delivery Have education sector skills to included session planning, writing schemes of work and quality assurance

Informal enquiries should be directed to Professor Jane Dobson email jmd1000@cam.ac.uk

Enquiries about the application process can be directed to hr.enquiries@vet.cam.ac.uk

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Interviews are expected to be held on 11 September 2024

Please quote reference PP42623 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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SCHOLARSHIP AWARD: £27,820.00 PER ANNUM

This Senior Clinical Training Scholarship (SCTS) provides an outstanding opportunity to study for a postgraduate qualification in Medical Oncology and is available to start from 2nd December 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter. The Scholarship will provide a solid foundation in all aspects of small animal medical oncology, including experience in radiation therapy, internal medicine, cardiology, soft tissue surgery, neurology, clinical pathology and gross pathology. The Queens Veterinary School Hospital is an approved training centre for both medical and radiation oncology. The main aim is to prepare the candidate for the examination for the European Diploma in Small Animal Oncology.

The Scholarship is for one year in the first instance, renewable for periods of one year up to a total of three years. It is subject to an initial monitoring period of six months, and to review on an annual basis.

The training programme requires participation in the Department's clinical service, including the out-of-hours rota and first opinion practice, in addition to small-group teaching of veterinary students.

Applicants must be a Member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, or hold a veterinary degree qualifying them for membership. Completion of a recognised internship or a minimum of two years' experience in small animal practice is essential.

Informal enquiries should be directed to Jane Dobson or Alison Hayes via email: oncology@vet.cam.ac.uk

A SCTS application form (SCTS1) and information pack can be downloaded from the University Job Board advert: https://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/?unit=u00207

Applicants should supply a completed SCTS Application Form (SCTS1), Curriculum Vitae and Covering Letter giving reasons for wishing to undertake the SCTS in the Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Cambridge.

Applications should be submitted via e-mail to vetmed@vet.cam.ac.uk with the above documents as one attachment, by the closing date stated.

Closing date for applications: Sunday, 11 August 2024.

Interviews will be held the week commencing 02 September 2024

Please note: The ability to take up this Scholarship is contingent upon you being able to evidence your right to work in the UK, or through gaining the right to work via the UK immigration system. Evidence will need to be provided before an offer can be made. Regrettably, this Scholarship is not suitable for sponsorship via the Skilled Worker or Temporary Worker visa routes as the minimum requirements cannot be met.

Please quote reference PP42521 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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£24,725-£25,229 salary range on offer depending on experience. (The above salary range is based on 0.95 FTE of the full time range £22,681-£23,144 and a 15% shift allowance, due to the working pattern on offer for this position.)

We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join us as a 24/7 Veterinary Care Assistant in our Small Animal Wing. This temporary position will cover maternity leave for roughly 10 months; the start date is variable and can be discussed at interview stage. The referral hospital is a very fast-paced environment working with complex and seriously ill animals.

The main objective of the role is to provide animal care to an excellent standard for the Queen's Veterinary School referral Hospital, to meet the needs of the service in the Small Animal Wing. The small animal wing consists of four dog, two cat, critical care, isolation wards housing an average of 15-25 patients during the overnight period and Theatre Suite.

You will play an important part in a primary care team working alongside nurses and other veterinary care assistants. Responsibilities will include cleaning and animal care duties in order to assist veterinary nurses in the inpatient area and in theatres.

In return, we offer an encouraging and nurturing environment and have a dedicated team of clinicians, nurses and veterinary care assistants who are committed to providing the best care for our patients.

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

If you have any questions about this role please contact the Clinical HR Team by email: qvsh.hr@vet.cam.ac.uk

Closing date: Monday 29 July 2024

Interviews will be held on Friday 02 August 2024

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When applying, please include in your covering letter salary expectations within the range provided.

Applications will be monitored regularly, and we may contact candidates prior to the closing date. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Temporary cover: This post is fixed-term for 10 months or the return of the post holder, whichever is the earlier.

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a health assessment.

Please quote reference PP42461 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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The Department wishes to appoint an Assistant Professor (Grade 9) or Associate Professor (Grade 10) in Veterinary Education and Pathology, with effect from 1 September 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter.

The purpose of the role is to provide to provide academic leadership as champion of the delivery and assessment of clinical skills and veterinary pathology. The Pauline Brown Clinical Skills Centre delivers structured practical skills teaching and learning opportunities through simulations and with live animals, and assesses these practical skills by means of Observed Subjective Clinical Examinations (OSCEs) and engages in writing/selecting Directly Observed Procedural Skills (DOPS). You will be a key member of the Clinical Skills team of four, comprising this role and three permanent professional services roles, who engage with large and small animal clinical skills teaching.

You will be expected to achieve (as part of your professional development) a national and international profile in veterinary education and research, clinical excellence, and to contribute to the diagnostic pathology service. You will be active in research and scholarship within the area of your pathological/clinical interest and/or within the pedagogical field.

You must be MRCVS; hold a Diploma of the European/American College of Veterinary Pathologists; hold further qualifications in teaching (in progress or completed). It is desirable that you have a PhD.

You should have documented experience in clinical teaching; a proven track record in clinically-relevant research with peer-reviewed publications; and have leadership, people management and team-working skills.

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Interviews will be held: 12 August 2024

Please quote reference PP42439 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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We require a Clinical Veterinarian in Farm Animal Practice to join the farm animal team of the Department of Veterinary Medicine in a temporary cover position. The post is available from 1st August till the 15th December 2024.

The person appointed will be a key player in the development and provision of clinical services in the farm animal field, undertaken for teaching, focusing on sheep and cattle. Practical instruction of veterinary students is central to this position. The successful applicant will benefit from the wide-ranging facilities within the Department, including a strong team of support staff.

The successful candidate will have shared responsibility for the day-to-day running of the first opinion practice and become an initial contact for farm clients. Will deliver clinical instruction to undergraduate veterinary students in the Department, through the medium of small-group teaching and complete administration tasks associated with the primary role.

For full details of the key responsibilities, please see the further information document.

Candidates must be members of the RCVS or hold a degree qualifying them for membership, and have experience in all aspects of modern farm animal medicine, particularly herd health. Post-graduate qualification in a relevant area is desirable.

For informal enquiries about the role, please contact Ian McCrone, by email: ism27@cam.ac.uk

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To apply online for this vacancy, please click on the 'Apply' button below. This will route you to the University's Web Recruitment System, where you will need to register an account (if you have not already) and log in before completing the online application form.

Applicants should submit a CHRIS/6, CV, covering letter outlining suitability for the role and contact details for two references. Please ensure that you upload your Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a covering letter in the Upload section of the online application. If you upload any additional documents, which have not been requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application.

Further particulars for the role and information about the Department: www.vet.cam.ac.uk

Applications will be monitored regularly, and we may contact candidates prior to the closing date. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Please quote reference PP42260 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE DEPARTMENT OF VETERINARY MEDICINE WEST CAMBRIDGE SITE

CLINICAL RADIOLOGIST

Salary: £45,585 - £57,696 per annum (Grade 9) Additional Market Pay Supplement, dependent on experience

Do you have a passion for teaching and/or research?

Are you seeking to combine these career aspirations with other commitments?

The Department of Veterinary Medicine has an opportunity for a radiologist seeking to complement their current career choice with work in a University teaching environment. These roles are designed to be flexible to fit around other career and life commitments.

Applicants must have completed an approved Residency programme in Diagnostic Imaging and have passed or be eligible to the sit the second part (practical) of the ECVDI or ACVR examination. Preference will be given to Diploma holders. An in-depth understanding of the requirements of veterinary referral hospital work is essential.

You will be responsible for providing small and large animal diagnostic imaging services to the Queen's Veterinary School Hospital; training and supervising postgraduate Clinical Training Scholars and for practical teaching of diagnostic imaging to undergraduates. You will also assist the Principal Clinical Radiologist with the marketing of the diagnostic imaging service to the veterinary profession and engaging with local referring practitioners.

You will be required to participate in the paid on-call diagnostic imaging rota, in order to meet the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons Practice Standards Scheme requirement for 24/7, 365 days per year veterinary cover within the Hospital. We offer additional OOH remuneration for this commitment, a CPD allowance and a generous pension scheme. A market pay supplement, dependent on experience, will also be considered.

To submit an application for this vacancy, please click on the link in the 'Apply online' section of the advert published on the University's Job Opportunities pages. This will route you to the University's Web Recruitment System, where you will need to register an account (if you have not done so already) and log in before completing the online application form.

Applicants should submit an application form, CV, covering letter outlining suitability for the role and contact details for two references.

Further particulars for the role and information about the Department www.vet.cam.ac.uk

Informal enquiries should be directed to Sophie Giddings (qvsh.hr@vet.cam.ac.uk)

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a health assessment. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early.

Applications are welcome from internal candidates who would like to apply for the role on the basis of a secondment from their current role in the University.

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We welcome applications for those looking for part time working.

Please quote reference PP41759 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 12 months in the first instance.

We require a part-time specialist in Equine Orthopaedics and Surgery to join team in order to manage and direct teaching in equine orthopaedics and surgery within the Department of Veterinary Medicine.

You will take overall responsibility for the practical and didactic teaching of clinical veterinary students in the area of equine surgery and orthopaedics, including the planning, preparation and delivery of lectures, seminars, and classes and the provision of innovative course developments in relevant subject area(s).

Working closely with the Equine Teaching Professor, you will be closely involved in the setting and marking of VetMB examinations including examination of both practical skills and theoretical knowledge across the clinical years of the course. You will also supervise student research projects in relevant area(s).

You will be a Diploma holder of the AVCS, ECVS, or RCVS, and :

Have a veterinary degree registerable with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons

Have documented teaching experience

Informal enquiries should be directed to Anna Hollis by email arh207@cam.ac.uk

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Interviews are expected to be held early July 2024

Please quote reference PP41971 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.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 12 months in the first instance.

We require a part-time specialist in Equine Orthopaedics and Surgery to join team in order to manage and direct teaching in equine orthopaedics and surgery within the Department of Veterinary Medicine.

You will take overall responsibility for the practical and didactic teaching of clinical veterinary students in the area of equine surgery and orthopaedics, including the planning, preparation and delivery of lectures, seminars, and classes and the provision of innovative course developments in relevant subject area(s).

Working closely with the Equine Teaching Professor, you will be closely involved in the setting and marking of VetMB examinations including examination of both practical skills and theoretical knowledge across the clinical years of the course. You will also supervise student research projects in relevant area(s).

You will be a Diploma holder of the AVCS, ECVS, or RCVS, and :

Have a veterinary degree registerable with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons

Have documented teaching experience

Informal enquiries should be directed to Anna Hollis by email arh207@cam.ac.uk

Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.

Interviews are expected to be held early July 2024

Please quote reference PP41971 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.

SCHOLARSHIP AWARD: £27,820.00 (Subject to change)

The Senior Clinical Training Scholarship in Small Animal Medicine is available, to start on 02 December 2024. The training programme covers all aspects of small animal medicine, including cardiology, oncology, medical neurology, diagnostic imaging and clinical pathology, and is approved by the European College of Veterinary Internal Medicine.

The Scholar will be required to register for the Diploma of the European College of Veterinary Internal Medicine. The training programme requires participation in the Department's clinical service, including the out-of-hours rota and first opinion practice, in addition to small-group teaching of veterinary students.

An applicant must be a Member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, or hold a veterinary degree qualifying her/him for membership. Completion of an appropriate internship or a minimum of two years' experience in small animal practice is essential.

Informal enquiries should be directed to Nick Bexfield, Clinical Director of Small Animal Services, by email: nb289@cam.ac.uk

A SCTS application form (SCTS1) and information pack can be downloaded from the following website: https://www.vet.cam.ac.uk/job

Applicants should supply a completed SCTS Application Form (SCTS1), Curriculum Vitae and Covering Letter giving reasons for wishing to undertake this SCTS in the Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Cambridge.

Applications should be submitted via e-mail to vetmed@vet.cam.ac.uk with the above documents as one attachment, by the closing date stated.

Closing date for applications: Midnight on Sunday 30 June 2024

Interviews to take place the week commencing 15 July 2024

This scholarship is sponsored by Pat Brooks.

Please quote reference PP41755 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.

Salary £25,742.00 to £29,605.00 (pro rata for 0.96 FTE) + 15% Shift Allowance = £28,419.00 to £32,683.00 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). Rotas are planned well in advance to help employees maintain a healthy work-life balance. 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

If you have any questions about this role, please contact the Clinical HR Team on qvsh.hr@vet.cam.ac.uk

Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.

Please quote reference PP40391 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

Applications will be monitored regularly, and we may contact candidates prior to the closing date. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a health assessment.

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.

SCHOLARSHIP AWARD: £27,820.00 (Subject to change)

The Senior Clinical Training Scholarship in Small Animal Medicine is available, to start on 02 December 2024. The training programme covers all aspects of small animal medicine, including cardiology, oncology, medical neurology, diagnostic imaging and clinical pathology, and is approved by the European College of Veterinary Internal Medicine.

The Scholar will be required to register for the Diploma of the European College of Veterinary Internal Medicine. The training programme requires participation in the Department's clinical service, including the out-of-hours rota and first opinion practice, in addition to small-group teaching of veterinary students.

An applicant must be a Member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, or hold a veterinary degree qualifying her/him for membership. Completion of an appropriate internship or a minimum of two years' experience in small animal practice is essential.

Informal enquiries should be directed to Nick Bexfield, Clinical Director of Small Animal Services, by email: nb289@cam.ac.uk

A SCTS application form (SCTS1) and information pack can be downloaded from the following website: https://www.vet.cam.ac.uk/job

Applicants should supply a completed SCTS Application Form (SCTS1), Curriculum Vitae and Covering Letter giving reasons for wishing to undertake this SCTS in the Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Cambridge.

Applications should be submitted via e-mail to vetmed@vet.cam.ac.uk with the above documents as one attachment, by the closing date stated.

Closing date for applications: Midnight on Sunday 30 June 2024

Interviews to take place the week commencing 15 July 2024

This scholarship is sponsored by Pat Brooks.

Please quote reference PP41755 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.

SCHOLARSHIP AWARD: £18,370.00 PER ANNUM INCLUDING ACCOMMODATION (BILLS INCLUDED IN PACKAGE)

Applications are invited for this one-year post-graduate training programme based in the Queen's Veterinary School Small Animal Hospital to start in December 2024.

Junior Clinical Training Scholars will receive training and tuition as they rotate through anaesthesia, cardiology, diagnostic imaging, orthopaedics, dermatology, ophthalmology, internal medicine, neurology, oncology, clinical pathology and soft tissue surgery and be supervised by recognised specialists in each field. Scholars will also have responsibility for primary care cases seen at the hospital's charity clinics, and be involved in supervision and guidance of final year veterinary students. Scholars will be an integral part of the out of hours care of animals within the hospital, especially within the intensive care unit.

Candidates must be Members of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) and should have the following skills and experience:

• Experience in neutering and performing dental work in dogs and cats

• Completion of 1 year in primary care veterinary practice in the UK by the start of the scholarship

The internship has an abundance of benefits such as:

• High residency success rate - 84% of our interns who have been pursuing a residency have successfully achieved this

• Good work-life balance

• Academic opportunities, e.g. teach Cambridge students during rotations and College supervision opportunities; weekly Department research and clinical seminars; journal and book clubs

• Generous CPD allowance

• First opinion service including surgical cases

• A number of service-specific internships (orthopaedics, anaesthesia, oncology, diagnostic imaging) and residency opportunities encourage career progression following internship

For further benefits and details on the Internship: https://www.vet.cam.ac.uk/study/cts/jcts1/smallanimal

Informal enquiries should be directed to the Internship Directors, by email: internship.enquiries@vet.cam.ac.uk.

Applicants should supply a completed Junior Clinical Training Scholarship Application Form (JCTS 1), a CV and Covering Letter giving reasons for wishing to undertake the JCTS in the Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Cambridge. A JCTS Application Form (JCTS 1) and Information Pack can be downloaded from the following website: https://www.vet.cam.ac.uk/job

Applications should be submitted via e-mail to vetmed@vet.cam.ac.uk with the above documents as one attachment, by the closing date stated.

Please quote reference PP41756 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

Please note: The ability to take up this Scholarship is contingent upon you being able to evidence your right to work in the UK, or through gaining the right to work via the UK immigration system. Evidence will need to be provided before an offer can be made. Regrettably, this Scholarship is not suitable for sponsorship via the Skilled Worker or Temporary Worker visa routes as the minimum requirements cannot be met.

Applications will be monitored regularly, and we may contact candidates prior to the closing date. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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.

SCHOLARSHIP AWARD: £18,370.00 PER ANNUM INCLUDING ACCOMMODATION (BILLS INCLUDED IN PACKAGE)

Applications are invited for this one-year post-graduate training programme based in the Queen's Veterinary School Small Animal Hospital to start in December 2024.

Junior Clinical Training Scholars will receive training and tuition as they rotate through anaesthesia, cardiology, diagnostic imaging, orthopaedics, dermatology, ophthalmology, internal medicine, neurology, oncology, clinical pathology and soft tissue surgery and be supervised by recognised specialists in each field. Scholars will also have responsibility for primary care cases seen at the hospital's charity clinics, and be involved in supervision and guidance of final year veterinary students. Scholars will be an integral part of the out of hours care of animals within the hospital, especially within the intensive care unit.

Candidates must be Members of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) and should have the following skills and experience:

• Experience in neutering and performing dental work in dogs and cats

• Completion of 1 year in primary care veterinary practice in the UK by the start of the scholarship

The internship has an abundance of benefits such as:

• High residency success rate - 84% of our interns who have been pursuing a residency have successfully achieved this

• Good work-life balance

• Academic opportunities, e.g. teach Cambridge students during rotations and College supervision opportunities; weekly Department research and clinical seminars; journal and book clubs

• Generous CPD allowance

• First opinion service including surgical cases

• A number of service-specific internships (orthopaedics, anaesthesia, oncology, diagnostic imaging) and residency opportunities encourage career progression following internship

For further benefits and details on the Internship: https://www.vet.cam.ac.uk/study/cts/jcts1/smallanimal

Informal enquiries should be directed to the Internship Directors, by email: internship.enquiries@vet.cam.ac.uk.

Applicants should supply a completed Junior Clinical Training Scholarship Application Form (JCTS 1), a CV and Covering Letter giving reasons for wishing to undertake the JCTS in the Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Cambridge. A JCTS Application Form (JCTS 1) and Information Pack can be downloaded from the following website: https://www.vet.cam.ac.uk/job

Applications should be submitted via e-mail to vetmed@vet.cam.ac.uk with the above documents as one attachment, by the closing date stated.

Please quote reference PP41756 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

Please note: The ability to take up this Scholarship is contingent upon you being able to evidence your right to work in the UK, or through gaining the right to work via the UK immigration system. Evidence will need to be provided before an offer can be made. Regrettably, this Scholarship is not suitable for sponsorship via the Skilled Worker or Temporary Worker visa routes as the minimum requirements cannot be met.

Applications will be monitored regularly, and we may contact candidates prior to the closing date. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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.

We have an exciting opportunity for a personable and effective service administrator to work in the newly restructured Client Services function of the Queen's Veterinary School Hospital (QVSH). This is a part-time position, preferably Monday and Tuesday although some flexibility may be available, that will take part in an early and late rota (hospital reception opening hours are currently Monday to Friday 8.00am - 6:00pm).

The Service Administrator is an integral part of the Small Animal Hospital and will support either the:- Surgical Team (Soft Tissue Surgery, Orthopaedics (incl physiotherapy), Oncology) or, the Medical Team (Medicine, Cardiology, Dermatology, Ophthalmology, Neurology).

The Service Administrators are in place to support the delivery of specialist services across the hospital, underpinned by the front of house team. As part of the wider Client Service team they will work alongside the Client Service Administrators to support the Small Animal Hospital team in support of its mission to deliver excellence in client service and clinical veterinary student teaching.

The service administrator will act as liaison between the front of house service and the Services within the hospital to provide an enhanced service for both clients and vets. They will also be responsible for ensuring that clients are billed accurately and promptly and that all communication and liaison with external parties is carried out efficiently and effectively.

The Service Administrator will aim to provide a first-class customer service in what can often be a very challenging environment. The role will involve supporting clients during difficult conversations including diagnosis of patients, treatment (or non-treatment) and subsequent payment of accounts.

You should have experience of working in a busy administrative role, have excellent communication skills, be accurate and have an eye for detail.

You must be efficient and experienced in Microsoft Office packages and have the ability to establish professional and effective working relationships with the wider team.

Excellent organisation skills, attention to detail and flexibility are all essential parts of the role.

For informal enquiries please contact the Clinical HR Team, by email on: qvsh.hr@vet.cam.ac.uk.

Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.

Closing date for applications: Tuesday 11 June 2024

Interviews will be held week commencing Monday 17 June 2024

Applications will be monitored regularly, and we may contact candidates prior to the closing date. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Please quote reference PP41749 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.

We have an exciting opportunity for a personable and effective service administrator to work in the newly restructured Client Services function of the Queen's Veterinary School Hospital (QVSH). This is a part-time position, preferably Monday and Tuesday although some flexibility may be available, that will take part in an early and late rota (hospital reception opening hours are currently Monday to Friday 8.00am - 6:00pm).

The Service Administrator is an integral part of the Small Animal Hospital and will support either the:- Surgical Team (Soft Tissue Surgery, Orthopaedics (incl physiotherapy), Oncology) or, the Medical Team (Medicine, Cardiology, Dermatology, Ophthalmology, Neurology).

The Service Administrators are in place to support the delivery of specialist services across the hospital, underpinned by the front of house team. As part of the wider Client Service team they will work alongside the Client Service Administrators to support the Small Animal Hospital team in support of its mission to deliver excellence in client service and clinical veterinary student teaching.

The service administrator will act as liaison between the front of house service and the Services within the hospital to provide an enhanced service for both clients and vets. They will also be responsible for ensuring that clients are billed accurately and promptly and that all communication and liaison with external parties is carried out efficiently and effectively.

The Service Administrator will aim to provide a first-class customer service in what can often be a very challenging environment. The role will involve supporting clients during difficult conversations including diagnosis of patients, treatment (or non-treatment) and subsequent payment of accounts.

You should have experience of working in a busy administrative role, have excellent communication skills, be accurate and have an eye for detail.

You must be efficient and experienced in Microsoft Office packages and have the ability to establish professional and effective working relationships with the wider team.

Excellent organisation skills, attention to detail and flexibility are all essential parts of the role.

For informal enquiries please contact the Clinical HR Team, by email on: qvsh.hr@vet.cam.ac.uk.

Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.

Closing date for applications: Tuesday 11 June 2024

Interviews will be held week commencing Monday 17 June 2024

Applications will be monitored regularly, and we may contact candidates prior to the closing date. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Please quote reference PP41749 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.

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SCHOLARSHIP AWARD: £27,820.00 TAX FREE (SUBJECT TO CHANGE)

This scholarship is for one year in the first instance, renewable for periods of one year up to a total of three years.

Our Senior Clinical Training Scholarship (SCTS) provides an outstanding opportunity to receive specialist training in all aspects of veterinary anaesthesia and analgesia. We have one scholarship available to start in November 2024.

You will be required to register for a post-graduate qualification by enrolling onto the European Diploma in Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia.

You will receive core training in all aspects of academic and clinical anaesthesia and pain management plus relevant aspects of peri-operative medicine (including critical care) in both small and large animals at the Queen's Veterinary School Hospital. You will also be required to undertake and publish a research project and participate in one-to-one and small-group teaching of veterinary students. The training programme is approved by the European College of Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia.

You must be a Member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, or hold a veterinary degree qualifying you for membership. Membership will be required prior to commencing the Scholarship. A minimum of twelve months experience in a rotating internship or at least two years' experience in general practice is essential.

The scholarship has an abundance of benefits such as:

• Tax-free stipend
• Academic opportunities, e.g. teach Cambridge students during rotations and College supervision opportunities; weekly Department research and clinical seminars; journal and book clubs
• Generous CPD allowance

https://www.hospital.vet.cam.ac.uk/qvsh/internship-and-residency-programmes

A SCTS application form (SCTS1) and information pack can be downloaded from the following website: https://www.vet.cam.ac.uk/job

Informal enquiries should be directed to Alice Bird by email: arb59@cam.ac.uk

Applicants should supply a completed SCTS Application Form (SCTS1), Curriculum Vitae and Covering Letter giving reasons for wishing to undertake the SCTS in the Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Cambridge.

Applications should be submitted via e-mail to vetmed@vet.cam.ac.uk with the above documents as one attachment, by midnight on 26th of May 2024.

Please quote reference PP41539 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

Applications will be monitored regularly, and we may contact candidates prior to the closing date. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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.

Please note: The ability to take up this Scholarship is contingent upon you being able to evidence your right to work in the UK, or through gaining the right to work via the UK immigration system. Evidence will need to be provided before an offer can be made. Regrettably, this Scholarship is not suitable for sponsorship via the Skilled Worker or Temporary Worker visa routes as the minimum requirements cannot be met.

Salary £25,742.00 to £29,605.00 (pro rata for 0.96 FTE) + 15% Shift Allowance = £29,603.00 to £34,045.00 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). Rotas are planned well in advance to help employees maintain a healthy work-life balance.

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

If you have any questions about this role, please contact the Clinical HR Team on qvsh.hr@vet.cam.ac.uk

Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.

Please quote reference PP40391 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

Applications will be monitored regularly, and we may contact candidates prior to the closing date. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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.

SCHOLARSHIP AWARD: £27,820.00

The Scholarship is for one year in the first instance, renewable for periods of one year up to a total of three years.

The Scholarship provides an outstanding opportunity to receive specialist training in all aspects of small animal cardiology and is available to start from December 2024.

You will receive core training in all aspects of clinical cardiology, including interventional procedures and transoesophageal echocardiography. You will also be required to undertake and publish a research project. The training programme is approved by the European College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ECVIM-CA).

The Scholar will be required to register for the Diploma of the European College of Veterinary Internal Medicine. The training programme requires participation in the Department's clinical service, including the out-of-hours rota and first opinion practice, in addition to small-group teaching of veterinary students.

You must be a Member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, or hold a veterinary degree qualifying you for membership. Membership will be required prior to commencing the Scholarship. Completion of an appropriate internship or a minimum of two years' experience in small animal practice is essential.

The internship has an abundance of benefits such as:

• Tax-free stipend

• Academic opportunities, e.g. teach Cambridge students during rotations and College supervision opportunities; weekly Department research and clinical seminars; journal and book clubs

• Generous CPD allowance

For more information on benefits and our internship programmes: https://www.hospital.vet.cam.ac.uk/qvsh/internship-and-residency-programmes

Informal enquiries should be directed to Jose Novo Matos (Principal Clinical Cardiologist) by email: jms330@cam.ac.uk

Interviews will be held on Wednesday, 5th of June 2024.

A SCTS application form (SCTS1) and information pack can be downloaded from the following website: https://www.vet.cam.ac.uk/job

Applicants should supply a completed SCTS Application Form (SCTS1), Curriculum Vitae and Covering Letter giving reasons for wishing to undertake the SCTS in the Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Cambridge.

Applications should be submitted via e-mail to vetmed@vet.cam.ac.uk with the above documents as one attachment, by the closing date stated.

Applications will be monitored regularly, and we may contact candidates prior to the closing date. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Please quote reference PP41325 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.

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a health assessment.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible person to join our friendly accounts team as soon as possible. Our ideal candidate is someone with broad experience of finance-based functions. Familiarity with the way the University works is an advantage, but if you have used other systems and have experience of MS Excel, we will teach you how to use the University's systems. You will find the role interesting and varied, with the opportunity to work on your own initiative within the scope of the role.

The role includes a full range of accounts duties in Payables, Receivables and General Ledger, with other tasks relating to research grants and payroll. We'd love you to bring good communication skills with patience, tact, diplomacy so that you can help provide a first point of enquiry for staff, students and suppliers seeking accounts-related information, help and guidance.

Sometimes the team's work is very busy, so the ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines, whilst staying accurate and paying attention to detail is vital. All members of the team work well to support each other, especially when deadlines are approaching.

You will have GCSE English and Maths, Grade 4 or 5 (Grade C) or above. Additionally, AAT Intermediate, or equivalent is desirable.

In return, you will receive the following:

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

If you have any questions about the application process, please contact Julie Ingham by email: ji217@cam.ac.uk

To submit an application for this vacancy, please click on the link 'Apply online' or visit the vacancy pages on the following website: www.jobs.cam.ac.uk This will route you to the University's Web Recruitment System, where you will need to register an account (if you have not already) before completing the online application form.

Further particulars for the role and information about the Department www.vet.cam.ac.uk.

Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.

Interviews will be held 21 May 2024

Please quote reference PP41353 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.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 31 August 2025 in the first instance.

Applications are welcome from internal candidates who would like to apply for the role on the basis of a secondment from their current role in the University.

The Department of Veterinary Medicine would like to appoint a highly motivated Research Laboratory Technician to provide technical support for research activity in order to ensure the smooth running of the Biomineral Research Facility. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a cutting-edge research environment while making a meaningful impact.

The Biomineral Research Group endeavours to unravel the intricate ways in which minerals influence both health and pathology, aiming to leverage this knowledge for therapeutic or diagnostic purposes, including through engineered mineral structures. Diseases of special interest to the Group are cancer and autoimmune/inflammatory disorders. Recent work focused on improving understanding of cell exposure to titanium dioxide (E171) in humans (Curr Opin Toxicol. 2020 Feb:19:112-120).

The successful candidate will have practical experience of laboratory research and strong organisational skills. ICP-MS analysis will be the major technique employed, but there will also be opportunities to work with collaborators in confocal microscopy and other analytical and imaging techniques.

This is a full time, fixed term position. The funds for this post are available until August 2025 in the first instance. We welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for part-time working or other flexible working arrangements. Applications are also welcome from internal candidates who would like to apply for the role on the basis of a secondment from their current role in the University.

Key responsibilities of the role will include:

Preparing and analysing samples in support of research activity, contributing to the design of research experiments, developing new or improved methods of testing under the supervision of research or academic staff, collating results for interpretation by others.

Overseeing day-to-day running of the laboratory, including ordering, managing laboratory databases, equipment purchase and maintenance, overseeing laboratory safety procedures

Essential attributes:

Educated to A level, NVQ level 3, or an equivalent level of practical experience

Practical experience of laboratory technician/biological scientific research work

High degree of precision and accuracy

Good IT skills

Good communication skills

Good organisational skills

Desirable attributes:

BSc in a relevant scientific discipline

Experience in analytical science

Willingness to work on more than one research project at the same time

For informal enquires please contact: Dr Alicja Dabrowska (ad981@cam.ac.uk). To submit an application for this vacancy, please click on the link 'Apply online' This will route you to the University's Web Recruitment System, where you will need to register an account (if you have not already) before completing the online application form.

Further particulars for the role and information about the Department www.vet.cam.ac.uk

Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.

Interviews will be held 15 May 2024

Please quote reference PP41320 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.