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Registered Veterinary Nurse - Internal Medicine (FTC)

Employer
Swift Referrals
Location
Wetherby, West Yorkshire, England
Salary
Up to £36,000 DOE
Closing date
23 Oct 2024
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Sector
Veterinary
Job Type
Veterinary Nurse
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

Job Details

At Swift Referrals, we're more than just a veterinary hospital; we're a community of passionate professionals dedicated to providing the highest level of care to our patients. We are delighted to now welcome applications from compassionate, motivated RVNs to join our team as an Internal Medicine Nurse on a fixed-term contract basis for 12 months.

Explore your full potential at Swift Referrals

We're seeking a passionate and dedicated Internal Medicine Nurse to join our team on a fixed-term contract basis. If you're an ambitious individual looking to expand your nursing skills in a supportive, close-knit environment, this role is for you. We offer flexibility in our shift patterns to ensure a healthy work-life balance, so this 40hr/week position can be worked over 4 or 5 days at your preference. We understand the value of your expertise and commitment, which is why we offer industry-leading salaries up to £36,000 pro-rata per annum, in line with your level of experience.

As a Medicine Nurse at Swift Referrals, you will play a vital role in our mission to deliver exceptional patient care. You will collaborate closely within our clinical team to support and advance our referral services, including Internal Medicine, Oncology and Advanced Imaging. Your responsibilities will span from patient admission to discharge, ensuring the highest standard of care throughout the entire patient journey. Your responsibilities will encompass various aspects, including imaging, preparation for medical procedures, anaesthesia monitoring, wards nursing including complex care of critical patients, lab diagnostics, rehabilitation and client support. Flexibility is essential, as we encourage our entire team to be versatile and assist across all disciplines and with emergencies as needed. We are also fully supportive of special interests, and champion our nurses in achieving their career goals.

Be part of delivering clinical excellence

Opened in 2019 and purpose-built to industry leading standards, Swift Referrals is a multidisciplinary referral hospital offering the very best in veterinary excellence, all under one roof. We specialise in the areas of orthopaedics, neurology, internal medicine and soft tissue surgery, housing world-class facilities on our premises from advanced imaging machines to specialist treatment and aftercare rooms. We have 1.5T Siemens MRI scanner, 128 Slice GE CT scanner, doppler ultrasound, endoscopy, arthroscopy and state-of-the-art operating theatres, and separate dog and cat wards. We also have a dedicated ECC and OOH centre which houses a large ICU for our critical patients. We are fully committed to the wellbeing of our team of over 80 employees, and we are thrilled to see how this is reflected in the consistent positive feedback in our team satisfaction surveys.

Are you the perfect fit?

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 medical cases and diversifying your clinical skillset in a multidisciplinary referral hospital is essential, and any experience in this field will be valuable in supporting your application.

Working pattern

This is a 12 month fixed term contract position, worked over a 4 or 5 day working week averaging 40hrs/week. We have a 1:4 weekend rota which is supplemented with time off in lieu. While we have a dedicated out-of-hours team, you may be asked occasionally to assist with holiday or sickness cover if needed. Flexibility requests will be considered and accommodated wherever possible in the interest of supporting a healthy work-life balance for our team.

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 up to £36,000 DOE pro-rata , you will benefit from -

Work life balance

*4 or 5 day working week

*6.6 weeks annual leave pro-rata plus additional annual leave for your birthday

Wellbeing

*Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay

*Private Medical Insurance

*Cycle to Work scheme

*Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing, including discounted gym membership

Development

*£550 CPD allowance with 3 days paid pro rata

*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

As a BAME and LGBTQ+ inclusive employer, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.

Up to £36,000 DOE

Company

The veterinary services we provide focus on treating a large number of diseases and conditions, from the fairly straightforward to the very complex. With a diverse range of specialisms on hand, we can offer some of the most advanced treatments available, working closely together across departments to deliver truly extraordinary levels of care.

With each of the veterinary services we offer, we’re totally outcome-driven. We always keep our eyes on the end result which, for us, is achieving the best possible outcome for each patient under our care. We carefully tailor our treatment options, in close consultation with owners in a way that helps us achieve this. Our promise is to stay committed to delivering the kind of care we think all animals deserve.

Company info
Telephone
01937 374888
Location
Unit 706
Avenue E West
Thorp Arch Estate
Wetherby
LS23 7GA
GB

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