An exciting opportunity has arisen for a 6-month fixed term contract to cover equal family leave within the surgical team at Wear Referrals. A long-term permanent contract could potentially be an option following successful completion of the fixed-term contract.  

The applicant would preferably be a European or American board certified (ECVS/ACVS) surgeon, we will also consider candidates who have completed an ECVS/ACVS accredited residency. Our department currently comprises 2 orthopaedic and 2 soft tissue specialists, including associates who also hold Examiner and Professor academic positions. We have one full time surgery residents, two surgical interns and six rotating interns.

The hospital employs Specialists in surgery, diagnostic imaging, internal medicine, neurology, anaesthesia and oncology. We pride ourselves on a collaborative approach to investigations and care. We run EBVS approved residency programmes in small animal surgery, neurology, internal medicine and oncology. The hospital is equipped to a very high standard and provides excellent inpatient facilities with qualified RVNs and veterinary interns on-site 24/7.  Imaging includes computed radiography, fluoroscopy (C-arm with digital subtraction and road-mapping), ultrasonography and on-site MRI and CT. Oncology offers a wide range of treatments including electrochemotherapy. The surgery department also boasts a brand new Storz 4K NIRF scope tower.

We encourage an evidence-based multi-disciplinary approach, supporting a process of continuous learning and a collegiate atmosphere. 

This role will require the candidate to:

• Provide clinical services as a specialist consultant in soft tissue and orthopaedic surgery cases
• Work with the surgery team for the development of the services
• Support and develop the surgery team, in particular by supervising and teaching residents, interns, and nurses
• Work collaboratively with all other services and foster good interdepartmental relationships
• Demonstrate professional standards that will advance patient care
• Contribute equally with colleagues to an emergency out of hours rota on no more than a 1:4 share

Specific experience/qualification/status/citizenship requirements:

• Membership of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
• Have an excellent command of written and spoken English
• Maintain a professional and caring approach in all aspects of your work
• Provide evidence of your Right to Work in the UK

What’s on offer?

• Full-time – 40 hours week which can be worked over a 4 or 5 day period at applicant’s request.
• Very competitive salary
• A good work-life balance
• Opportunities for progression and to develop your career
• Access to reasonably priced accommodation for the period of the fixed term

Benefits

·       5 weeks holiday + bank holidays + Birthday Leave 

·       RCVS & VDS fees paid 

·       External CPD funded 

·       Extensive free online Linnaeus CPD program 

·       Career progression opportunities 

·       Staff discount schemes 

·       Life Assurance 

·       Enhanced sickness pay 

·       Enhanced equal family leave 

·       E-car salary sacrifice scheme 

·       Wellness program including: 

o   Employee assistance program 

o   Eyecare voucher scheme 

o   Free annual Flu jab 

o   Cycle to work scheme 

·       Recruitment referral reward scheme 

Wear Referrals is a multi-disciplinary, specialist veterinary referral hospital in the North East of England, close to the historic university city of Durham, the thriving city of Newcastle and set between the North East coast and the North Pennines, with beautiful national parks, forests, coast and mountains. Our award-winning hospital is also within easy reach of the Yorkshire Dales, the Lake District and Scotland.  The hospital is located close to major road and train routes (2.5hrs Darlington to London or Edinburgh) as well as three international airports. We strongly recommend visiting us to experience the friendly and collegiate environment that we’re proud to foster and the lifestyle that this region offers.

If you are interested in exploring this position further, contact me at [email protected]