Weekend Rvn

Posted on 19/04/2023

**The Role**:
Are you looking for a new challenge whilst maintaining a great work-life balance? We are looking for enthusiastic and passionate RVNs with a particular interest in wards to include ECC and out-of-hours nursing care over the weekend.

You will be based in our state-of-the-art kennels and cat ward, nursing Orthopaedic, Neurological, Soft Tissue, Oncology and Internal Medicine patients.

Your role will include nursing our inpatients, communicating with the specialists and owners about patient care, treatment plans and any relevant updates, being involved in admits and discharges, recovering patients from anaesthesia and maintaining clear concise notes for all patients within the hospital.

Our referral centre is undergoing a structured growth plan. Your career development is important to us, and we have unlimited opportunities available geared towards individual strengths and interests. Further qualifications are encouraged and fully supported.

The salary range for this role is £31,800 - £34,000 FTE dependant on experience.

**About Us**:
Hamilton Specialist Referrals is a purpose-built, state-of-the-art veterinary hospital that provides the latest in cutting-edge, specialist treatments for cats and dogs, supported by an exceptional rehabilitation and physiotherapy facility.

We deliver world-class, exemplary clinical services, with a clear focus on the people that make that a reality. The hospital is operational 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and can offer the most advanced treatment options available for Orthopaedic, Neurology, Cardiology and Soft Tissue cases.

Facilities include on-site 1.5T MRI and CT scanner suites, a variety of joint replacement systems, electrodiagnostics and a full complement of the latest radiography and arthroscopy equipment.

**About the Team and Culture**:
Hamilton Specialist Referrals was born of the belief that there is room for a new wave of veterinary excellence across the UK. Excellent clinical care, that is second-to-none and delivered in a friendly and supportive manner to referring vets and clients, is paramount to the team.

A happy team is a great team, and at Hamilton Specialist Referrals we strongly believe that by nurturing our workforce we will enable our staff to fulfil their potential, honouring our commitment to provide an incomparable service to our patients, clients and referring vets.

We are very proud of our entire team and employ a wide range of workplace measures to ensure our staff are happy. From the highest standards of air quality and a proactive CPD programme, fruit and milk deliveries, wellbeing allowance, complimentary sports massages and private health insurance, we want our staff to feel valued and happy at work.

We have an in-house performance and resilience coach, Mental Health First Aiders and access to external Wellbeing Consultants. Our focus on wellbeing, team building and resilience allows our team to thrive in practice. We host regular team training sessions, and all our staff have undertaken the DISC character profiling to improve self-awareness and communication between colleagues; as well as being lots of fun, the results are already clear to see.

**Applicant Requirements**:
To be successful, you must be an RVN. Experience of working within a referral hospital is preferred but not essential. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to multi-task with a flexible working approach are a must.

**Because Our Employee's 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 base salary, you will benefit from
- **Work Life Balance**:

- 6.6 weeks annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
- Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
- Your birthday as a paid day off
- 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
- Non-accidental injury support

**Development**:

- £350 CPD allowance with 3 days paid pro rata
- Certificate support
- Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
- Access to Vetlexicon - our online encyclopedia provider
- 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
- £1500 relocation allowance

**Any questions before applying?**:
**Lovell Varcoe**:
Talent Partner - Referral Nurses