Registered Veterinary Nurse - Leeds, United Kingdom - Frank. Pet Surgeons

Description

Posted on 24/02/2023
The Role

Due to expansion of our team, we are looking for an ambitious, compassionate Registered Veterinary Nurse to join us at frank.

Pet Surgeons. on a full-time basis.

This is a rotating nurse position within a fast-paced surgical referral hospital, and rotations will include Surgery, Anaesthesia, Wards, Imaging and occasional night cover.

At frank. Pet Surgeons.

we see a range of interesting orthopaedics cases including cruciates, fractures, hip reduction/replacement, angular limb deformity, as well as advanced spinal and soft tissue surgeries.

You will have the opportunity to provide support all 4 Surgeons within our Specialist-led team, giving you the chance to grow and develop your surgical skills and knowledge working alongside true experts.

The current rota is based on a 13-week rotation.

This includes 1 week of nights, followed by a full week off, then rotating through the hospital on day shifts for the remaining 11 weeks.

Shift times are 7am-3pm or 12pm-8pm for Wards, or 8am-4pm, 10am-6pm and 11am-7pm for Surgery and Imaging (including CT). We have a 1:13 weekend daytime on-call rota, which is paid as enhanced overtime if called out.

Our Nursing team provides exceptional care to patients in all areas of the hospital, with a common goal to constantly improve patient safety and recovery.

You should be able to communicate a positive image of the hospital and its services, and be friendly, helpful and approachable to all colleagues and clients.

We encourage our Nurses to work with autonomy and utilise their skills fully, so a keen and genuine interest in Surgery, Anaesthesia and/or Imaging would be beneficial.

About Us

It is our mission to make Specialist Surgical care more accessible.

Our Specialist Surgical teams are up to date with the latest surgical techniques, and routinely carry out highly complex surgeries, enabling us to confidently take on the most challenging cases.

We have fixed pricing and everything we do is backed up by a unique Surgical Complications Guarantee that covers any complications arising from Surgery within 6 months of the procedure.

frank. Pet Surgeons.

is located on the Orbital Industry Park, just off junction 4 of the M621 and 1.3 miles from Leeds train station.

The frank. team consists of two Specialist Surgeons, one residency trained Surgeon and one Certificate holder with vast experience. The Surgeons are supported by 2 Residents, 4 Interns, 14 RVNs and 5 Animal Care Assistants.

Applicant Requirements

6.6 weeks' annual leave + 1 day birthday leave
Generous CPD allowance per annum
RCVS Membership paid
Service-based holiday entitlement increases
VDS cover
Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental and surrogacy pay
Occupational sick pay
Discounted veterinary fees
My Benefits - various discounts including retail & gym memberships
Cycle to Work scheme
Pension
CPD/training support
Paid bereavement leave
Employee opinion survey
Free uniform
Annual pay reviews
Social events
Academy and Leadership courses
Focus on employee wellbeing
Career progression opportunities
Free flu jabs

If this position is of interest to you then please get in touch.

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Any questions before applying?

Helen Paddison

Talent Partner - Referral Nurses