Do you want to take your nursing skills to the next level in a supportive learning environment, and learn how to provide exceptional patient care in our friendly referral team? If so, we would love to hear from you. We are delighted to open applications for a dedicated and ambitious Surgery Nurse to join our team at Hamilton Specialist Referrals.

If your passion lies in taking part in complex surgeries and procedures as part of our surgical teams, then this may be the role for you. Hamilton Specialist Referrals is a purpose built state-of-the-art veterinary hospital which provides the latest in cutting edge, specialist treatments for cats and dogs, supported by an exceptional rehabilitation and physiotherapy facility.

 

Experience within a referral setting is preferred but not essential, as we have a structured 6 week induction mentoring programme combined with a 6 month training period designed to support all new nurses. We are also proud to offer central support via IVC Evidensia’s ‘Introduction to Referral Nursing’ training modules, specifically designed for RVNs moving from first opinion to referral. To be successful you will be a proactive, enthusiastic and approachable person who is not only a great team player, but can also use their own initiative and self-motivate. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to multi-task with a flexible approach to working, are a must.

 

Situated just outside of High Wycombe (J4, M40) Buckinghamshire, we deliver world-class exemplary clinical services, with a clear focus on the people that make that a reality. By nurturing our workforce we are able to offer the very best services to the pets entrusted into our care as well as to their owners.

Hamilton Specialist Referrals was born of the belief that there is room for a new wave of veterinary excellence across the UK. There is a strong focus on providing a personal and reassuring client experience from first contact through to discharge. Excellent clinical care delivered in a friendly and supportive manner to referring vets, is paramount to the team. The hospital is operational 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and is able to offer the most advanced treatment options available for orthopaedic, neurology, soft tissue, oncology, and internal medicine cases.

Our core ethos here at HSR is based on appreciation of our staff. Curating and developing a friendly, close-knit team is an central part of our working environment. Further qualifications 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 over 100 people, including 11 specialists, 25 RVNs, and various support teams.

This is a full time position working 40 hours per week, either across 4 or 5 days. Our team works varied shifts on rotational basis, the earliest start being 07:00 and the latest finish is 20:30. There is a 1 in 6 weekend rota for which TOIL is given, and you would ordinarily work 2 bank holidays per year.

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 £35,000, you will benefit from:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.