Registered Veterinary Anaesthesia Nurse - United Kingdom - VC Evidensia UK

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    Southern Counties Veterinary Specialists

    Ringwood

    Permanent, Full time

    Posted on 04/04/2024

    Join a Specialist Led Team in Anaesthesia

    You will join a vibrant Anaesthesia and Pain Management team, led by Specialists in Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia. As an Anaesthesia Nurse, you will rotate through all departments (Orthopaedic and Soft Tissue Surgery, Neurology, Medicine and Oncology with support from Diagnostic Imaging) and be involved in a wide and varied caseload.

    You will be responsible for anaesthetic planning, vascular access, monitoring and management of complications during anaesthesia in conjunction with the supervising anaesthetist. You will also support ward nurses in the management of critical and post-operative patients in the intensive care unit.

    You will be encouraged to build on your existing knowledge and skills with regular taught sessions, patient-side training, instruction in advanced anaesthetic equipment including mechanical ventilation and be involved in clinical research. Applicants must have a passion for anaesthesia, work well within a team and be willing to contribute to the training and supervision of junior staff.

    Who We Are

    Southern Counties Veterinary Specialists is a multidisciplinary referral centre, providing a variety of interesting cases and opportunity to improve your skills. The practice has in the region of 80 nurses across the hospital. We are located in the South of England, close to the New Forest National Park and South Coast, offering easy access to a multitude of outdoor activities. The area also offers good access to regional and international airports, with excellent road and rail links to London.

    Qualities We Seek

    We are looking for an experienced nursing professional who thrives in a collaborative team environment. You should possess the confidence to take initiative and actively contribute to the care of our patients. Previous experience in a referral practice is beneficial.

    Working Hours that Provide Flexibility

    This is a full-time permanent role, averaging 38 hours per week with 1:5 weekends on call and various rotation options.

    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 up to £38,000 (DOE), 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
    • 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
    • Non-accidental injury support

    Development

    • Certificate support
    • 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
    • Accommodation

    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.

    If this position is of interest to you then please get in touch with our Talent Partner, Lovell Varcoe, . IVC150

    Speak to Lovell Varcoe from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.

    Southern Counties Veterinary Specialists

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