Qualified Veterinary Nurse - Theatres

Are you looking for a new challenge?

Are you keen to expand and develop your nursing skills in a fast-paced and dynamic environment?

If yes, then we want to hear from you!

We have an exciting opportunity to join our theatre nursing team at the Queens Veterinary School Hospital.

You will provide nursing to an excellent standard in the Small Animal Theatres, consisting of five surgery suites, endoscopy suite and dental room, alongside anaesthesia induction bays and an x-ray room. The environment requires you to be adaptable, stay calm under pressure and have excellent communication and team working skills.

The tasks in the Theatre suites will provide pre, intraoperative and post-operative care of surgical patients, medical diagnostics and administration duties linked to each case, various cleaning and hygiene duties. Additionally, on rotation the nurses spend a week with the anaesthesia department - under supervision they are assigned cases to work up and then deliver the anaesthetic from induction to recovery - a great opportunity for anyone wanting to develop their anaesthesia skills.

Participation in weekday and weekend out of hour's rota will be expected, however, the current rota is one in seven.

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. 

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.

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 are interested in having a new challenge, we would welcome you to visit the hospital and meet this dedicated and passionate team to learn more.

Informal enquiries about this role, please contact Helen Boyle, by email: hmab3@cam.ac.uk   

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

The closing date for applications is: Midnight on Tuesday 28 February 2023.

Please note that applicants will be reviewed on a regular basis and may be invited to visit and/or interview prior to the closing date. We reserve the right to close the position early if all available positions are filled.

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

Please quote reference PP31021 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.

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