Senior Registered Veterinary Nurse - HDU & Wards

Job summary

At inspiring vet care, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the UK’s number one vet care provider, we're trusted with the care of over 2 million animals, delivering our purpose of healthier animals and happier owners. Hamilton Specialist Referrals are seeking a Senior HDU & Wards Nurse to become an integral part of our passionate, friendly team.

Benefits

Qualifications

• If you are looking to take the next step in your career, and develop valuable leadership
• and certificates are encouraged and fully supported as we feel strongly about our employees' right to enjoy work and develop rewarding careers.
• We have a dedicated team of Specialists, RVNs, and a fantastic support teams.
• Working Pattern
• This is a full time position across a 4 day working week, between the hours of 07:00 and 20:30 on a rota basis.
• There is a 1 in 6 weekend rota (Saturday and Sunday), and you would ordinarily work 1-2 bank holidays per year.
• Because our employees 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 of up to £37,500 DOE you will benefit from:
• Work-life balance
• 6.6 weeks annual leave inclusive of bank holidays

Responsibilities

• include:
• Deliver exceptional patient care across HDU and inpatient wards, maintaining the highest clinical, professional and welfare standards.
• Support clinical governance through accurate record-keeping, infection control, and upkeep of wards and equipment.
• Provide day-to-day leadership and mentorship to the nursing team, fostering development, confidence and clinical excellence.
• Act as a key communication link between nurses, referral clinicians and coordinators to ensure seamless patient care.
• Participate in and support clinician ward rounds, ensuring treatment plans are implemented, monitored and escalated appropriately.
• Coordinate nursing workflow, including rota support, case prioritisation and continuity of care in a high-acuity environment
• Work collaboratively with the Clinical Team Leader, Workflow Coordinator and Patient Coordinator to optimise patient flow, admissions and discharges.
• Who we are looking for...
• Registered Veterinary Nurse (RCVS)
• Significant experience working within a referral, busy primary care or out of hours hospital, including HDU or inpatient ward settings
• Confident communicator with the ability to liaise effectively with clinicians, coordinators and multidisciplinary teams

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