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Registered Veterinary Nurse - Rotating

Moorview Referrals, Cramlington, Cramlington, North East

Discipline: Rotating

Full Time

Up to £31,500 DOE

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Are you a dedicated Registered Veterinary Nurse with a passion for delivering exceptional wards-based nursing care? We are delighted to open applications for an Inpatient Care Nurse to join our friendly, supportive team at Moorview Referrals.

An opportunity to excel as an Inpatient Care Nurse


This is a wards-based nursing role where the successful candidate will rotate through our surgical, medicine and day patient wards. The position will be perfectly suited to someone with a passion for inpatient care, and is committed to delivering the best possible standards of nursing care to a variety of different cases. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

  • Participating on rounds
  • Liaising with owners regarding patient updates
  • Discharge appointments
  • Carrying out regular patient assesments
  • Pain scoring
  • Administering medication and nutrition in line with individual care plans
  • One to one care of complex cases
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    Work with cutting edge facilities


    Moorview Referrals is a fast-paced referral hospital based in beautiful Northumberland, within easy reach of the stunning coastline and the lively city of Newcastle upon Tyne. The hospital has been purpose-built to industry-leading standards and features state-of-the-art facilities including four theatres (one with fluoroscopy,) a CT scanner, multiple ultrasound machines, video flexible and ridged endoscopy/laparoscopy/thoracoscopy/arthroscopy, and an MRI scanner. We offer referral services in orthopaedics, soft tissue surgery, neurology, internal medicine, ECC and cardiology, enabling you to utilise your nursing skills to your full potential working with an interesting, diverse caseload.
     

    Joining a team, you are proud to be a part of


    We are a friendly practice, with a good work ethic and great teamwork – we adopt a collaborative approach to our work and take pride in providing outstanding levels of care to our patients and clients. We will support your interests through our generous CPD allowance, ensure you are refreshed with ample holidays and look after you with our wellbeing programme.
     

    Applicant Requirements


    To succeed in this role, you must be a qualified RVN with a passion for patient care, and experience of caring for hospitalised inpatients. While referral experience is also desirable, we provide comprehensive training to support your success, therefore we will welcome applications from RVNs of all experience levels and backgrounds. Any additional qualifications, such as certificates, are advantageous, and you should be able to demonstrate clinical competence in standard nursing protocols. 
     

    Working Pattern


    This full-time, permanent position equates to 40hrs/week worked over a 4 or 5 day working week at your preference. There is a variety of early, middle and late shifts on a rotating basis. There is a 1:5 weekend rota and occasional bank holidays, 1-2 per year. We care about our staff having a good work-life balance, so for weekend/BH work you will be given time off in lieu. There are no compulsory night shifts or on-call, however our nurses may be asked to help with cover in the event of last minute sickness/absence.  

    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 salary from £31,500pa, you will benefit from: 

    Work life balance


  • 6.6 weeks annual leave plus additional annual leave for your birthday 
  • Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service 

  • Wellbeing 


  • 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, including discounted gym membership 
  • Non-accidental injury support 

  • Development 


  • £550 CPD allowance and 3 days 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 
  • Infection Prevention and Control Programme 
  • Quality Improvement Programme 

  • Professional Memberships 


  • VDS cover 
  • RCVS fees 
  • BVNA fees 

  • Additional

     

  • Pawsome Benefits – reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers 
  • Pension – 5% Employee/3% Employer 
  • Discounted staff pet care 

  • 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. 

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    Moorview Referrals, Cramlington

    Northumberland Business Park West, Cramlington, NE23 7RH, United Kingdom

    Animals treated

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    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.

    Lead Talent Partner

    Helen Paddison

    helen.paddison@ivcevidensia.com