Specialist Nurse Anaesthesia and Theatre [Temporary Cover] (Part Time)

Temporary cover: This post is fixed-term for 12 months or the return of the post holder, whichever is the earlier.

Working pattern: Part time (24 hours per week)

Are you keen to expand and develop your veterinary nursing skills in a fast-paced and dynamic environment? If so, we have an exciting opportunity to join our Veterinary Theatre Nursing Team at the Queens Veterinary School Hospital which is an integral part of the Department of Veterinary Medicine and is an RCVS accredited teaching Hospital that provides veterinary care 24/7 365 days a year.

We are seeking individuals with a passion for nursing, and the ability to communicate with all levels of staff, students and clients for this varied and interesting position. This is a part-time maternity cover role (24 hours per week), anticipated to commence in September 2026, with flexibility in working days and consideration given to preferred working patterns.

Working as part of a multi-skilled team of Veterinary Clinicians and Nurses the Specialist Nurse Anaesthesia and Theatre role is essential in supporting our specialist veterinary teams to deliver outstanding patient care and manage workflow throughout the hospital working in surgical theatres, medicine procedure rooms maintenance and monitoring of patients under general anaesthesia or sedation whilst having procedures, including diagnostic imaging. You will be available to assist specialist nurses with the care of their patients and teams and if necessary to the wards teams e.g. to monitor an intensive recovery or provide one-to-one patient care.

The referral hospital is a very fast-paced environment which requires the role holder to be adaptable with the ability to work on your own initiative with minimal supervision and working well under pressure 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. 

The role is offered with a salary of between £31,236-£35,608 pro rata depending on experience, plus on call allowance and an abundance of benefits such as:

• Competitive salary
• Friendly and caring environment, including plenty of cakes for birthdays
• Enhanced annual leave allowance of 36 days including bank holidays
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Access to CAMbens employee discounts, including discounted travel across Cambridge by bus
• Cycle to work scheme and travel to work loan scheme
• Family friendly benefits and enhanced leave
• Health and Wellbeing benefits such as discounted membership to the University's Sport Centre
• Training and Development and Career Development

Informal enquiries about this role and to arrange informal visits, please contact James Gasson via email: jpg74@cam.ac.uk. Please quote reference PP49993 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

Working patterns can be discussed with candidates, so please include your preference in your application.

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click the 'Apply' button above. 

Applications will be monitored regularly, and we may contact candidates prior to the closing date. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Closing date: Midnight on Sunday 12 July 2026

Interviews will take place no later than two weeks of the closing date.

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.

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