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Be responsible and accountable for the efficient throughput of cases across all departments of the practice. Working closely with the clinicians, nursing team and leadership team, you will be responsible for overseeing the scheduling of the day, to include timely management of emergencies and prevention of delays. Sole charge of inputting planned procedures onto the practice scheduling system, ensuring the schedule is updated to reflect real-time workflow. Prioritise workload to meet the needs of the patients and organise the workload of the clinical team in accordance with this. Ensure if the schedule has been changed that all relevant departments are notified. Liaise with the referrals administrative team to facilitate acceptance of emergency and urgent referrals to the hospital. Manage the clinical schedule to reflect staffing levels and facility availability. Monitor and audit efficiency across the hospital in processing cases, and implement changes to optimise efficiency.
You must be a Registered Veterinary Nurse Previous experience in a Referral Hospital environment. Some leadership experience is preferred High level of clinical knowledge and practical competence. Commitment to professionalism, integrity and ethical standards. Commitment to the prioritisation of animal welfare. Positive outlook with confidence and belief in own abilities.
6.6 weeks annual leave Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
Private medical insurance Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay Cycle to Work scheme Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing
£550 CPD allowance with 3 days paid leave 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 All our Vets get £1000 per annum to spend via our Care Fund Infection Prevention and Control Programme Quality Improvement Programme
VDS cover RCVS fees
Pawsome Benefits – reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100s of retailers Pension – 5% Employee/3% Employer Discounted staff pet care
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Registered Veterinary Nurse - Clinical Floor Coordinator - Part Time
Southern Counties Veterinary Specialists, Ringwood, South East
Discipline: General
Part Time, Flexible
Up to £36,650 pro-rata DOE
We are delighted to welcome applications for a highly organised and logistically-minded RVN to join our team as a Clinical Floor Coordinator at Southern Counties Veterinary Specialists in Ringwood, Hampshire. This is a permanent, part time position.
Discover a new challenge at Southern Counties Veterinary Specialists
Our Clinical Floor Coordinator will be instrumental in the effective and efficient running of the clinical floor across all referral disciplines in the hospital, which will include Anaesthesia, Cardiology, Dermatology, Diagnostic Imaging, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Oncology, Ophthalmology and Orthopaedics & Soft Tissue Surgery.
Reporting into the Clinical Nursing Manager, the Clinical Floor Coordinator is responsible for ensuring the clinical floor runs effectively and efficiently by taking a central role in planning the day’s referral procedures, and leading the teams to complete their individual work flows as scheduled. Due to the dynamic nature of referral and emergency work, the workflows of each department will be subject to change, and this will require decisive action and the reallocation of resources. You will not be required to undertake clinical work as standard, but you must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical knowledge.
Duties will include…
A supportive team and a world of opportunity
SCVS are a specialist-led small animal hospital equipped with the expertise and knowledge to support the most complex of cases. As a large multidisciplinary referral hospital, we offer impressive facilities and state-of-the-art equipment which enable us to provide outstanding treatment to our patients from the initial consultation right through to discharging them from our care. We are conveniently based in Ringwood, Hampshire, just off the A31.
Our recent expansion has provided us with a new purpose-built theatre complex, a two-storey facility housing a large client reception and waiting area, 10 new consulting rooms, along with a new rehabilitation centre. The improvements do not stop here, with further additions to include a new diagnostic suite and ICU area, plus much more.
We have an outstanding team of recognised specialists across a multitude of disciplines. We also have a dedicated rehabilitation team who provide physiotherapy and hydrotherapy to aide post-operative recovery. The care and comfort of our patients is always at the front of our minds. Our advanced nursing team provide excellent care to all patients during their stay at SCVS. We also have a team of dedicated veterinary care assistants to ensure patients feel reassured and comforted during their stay.
Relevant experience and personal attributes
Hours designed with flexibility in mind
This part time position averages 29.25hrs per week. The shift pattern is Monday-Wednesday plus 1:4 Saturdays, on an 08:00-17:30 shift.
Because our employees matter
We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business, and investing in our people, teams and hospitals is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary up to £36,650 FTE (£26,800 for the part time hours) in line with your level of experience, you will benefit from –
Please note some benefits may be subject to pro-rata
Work-life balance
Wellbeing
Development
Professional Memberships
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Southern Counties Veterinary Specialists
Forest Corner Farm, Hangersley, Ringwood, BH24 3JW, United Kingdom
Animals treated
Dogs, cats & small pets
At IVC Evidensia we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, 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.
Any questions before applying?
Speak to Helen Paddison from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.