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Job Title: Multi-disciplinary Wards Registered Veterinary Nurse 
Salary: £28,000 - £31,000 per annum DOE
Location: Dick White Referrals - Newmarket, Cambridge
Job Type: Permanent
Hours: 40 hours/week 

About us

Dick White Referrals (DWR) is one of the largest specialist multi-disciplinary veterinary referral centres in Europe, offering outstanding levels of clinical care in state-of-the-art facilities.

Our dedicated vets, nurses and nursing assistants, supported by the client care teams

teams, are committed to providing the highest quality surgical and medical care

for pets. Many of our clinicians are nationally or internationally recognised specialists in their field and bring unique experiences to care for pets.

We accept referrals in Anaesthesia, Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery, Dermatology, Diagnostic Imaging, Emergency and Critical Care, Internal Medicine Neurology and Neurosurgery, Oncology, Orthopaedic Surgery, Physiotherapy and Soft Tissue Surgery.

We have comprehensive and established clinical and non-clinical programmes for training, development and CPD.

Visit this page to read about our vison, mission and values. https://www.dickwhitereferrals.com/about-us/our-vision-mission-and-values/

Your role and responsibilities

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate and enthusiastic Multi-disciplinary RVN to join our Ward Nursing Team, working in our busy, purpose-built practice that is fully equipped with the surgical equipment and diagnostic facilities commensurate with a flagship specialist veterinary centre.

The Multi-disciplinary Ward Nurses are responsible for providing wards-based nursing care to our inpatients across all wards and disciplines, working day to day in small teams to ensure there is always good communication in the ward, and a high level of patient care. Each day is different due to the large variety of cases we see and the role will including nursing of canine and feline patients across all disciplines, including but not limited to Surgery Ward, Neurology, Feline, Ophthalmology, Medicine, Oncology, Cardiology and Dermatology.

Our nurses take pride in providing excellent patient care, nursing at DWR is demanding and it can be busy, but it is an incredibly rewarding job!

This position will suit an RVN with a keen interest in inpatient care who enjoys a fast-paced environment and patient focused role. The suitable candidate should be willing to learn and develop their knowledge in a referral setting, previous referral experience would be desirable but not essential and newly qualified RVNs will be considered. Training will be provided in each of the different wards and there is opportunity to progress onto ECC rotations once training is complete. Further future opportunities are available to be a Clinical Supervisor/Mentor, Buddy or to take on a Championship role.    

Key accountabilities

• Undertake nursing duties primarily in wards based setting. 
• Administer treatment and medications as prescribed by the MRCVS.
• Caring for, and appropriate monitoring of in-patients including some critical care and infectious patients
• Admitting patients from the MRCVS within our purpose-built inpatient hub.
• Independently carry out nursing duties such as patient handling and restraint, taking blood samples, placing Intravenous Catheters, handling and using Feeding Tubes and Chest Drains. The placing, handling and maintenance of Urinary Catheters
• Handling, accurate calculation and administration of a variety of drugs in various forms
• Dispense drugs in accordance with professional guidelines and practice policy
• Undertake general cleaning duties relating to patient care throughout the wards and wider areas.
• Nursing care of patients pre and post procedures and GA/sedations including recovery
• Maintain up to date and accurate clinical records including invoicing of provided care
• To participate in wards rounds with colleagues and communicate clearly and professionally
• Undertake continuing professional and personal development associated with the role, including required in-house training
• Assisting colleagues as required including PCAs and SVNs
• Comply with the requirements of Health & Safety, other relevant legislation and DWR policies
• Carry out any other reasonable duties within the overall function of the role, occasional work in other areas might be required in line with practice needs

Please note this is a full-time position, working on a rota of 40 hours per week between the hours of 06:30 and 18:30, Monday to Friday with 1:4 weekend rota where TOIL is provided, participation in the Bank Holiday rota is also required.

Benefits

· 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays and Birthday Leave

· RCVS and VDS fees paid

· External CPD funded

· Extensive free online Linnaeus CPD program

· Career progression opportunities

· Staff discount schemes

· Enhanced sickness pay

· Employer contribution pension 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

At Linnaeus, we are committed to supporting the physical and mental health of all our Associates. We have an amazing team of Mental Health First Aiders (MHFA) across our practices and central support office in addition to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available for everyone.

If you would like to apply for this role, please click the Apply Button or for more information, please feel free to reach out directly to our Referral Nursing Talent Acquisition Business Partner – Becca Thompson at [email protected]

We are proud to be Linnaeus, part of Mars.

Linnaeus is a forward-thinking group of highly respected primary care and specialist referral practices in the UK and Ireland. Being family owned and part of Mars Veterinary Health, the largest veterinary company in the world, allows us to focus on advancing the veterinary profession to provide industry-leading pet care and unique career opportunities for our people.

Why Linnaeus?

-    We pride ourselves in offering high-quality excellence of service and clinical care for our clients and their pets

-    We lead on sustainability and collectively drive positive change for people, pets and the planet

-    We prioritise your mental health and wellbeing – valuing equity, diversity and inclusion

-    We support your personal and professional development with best-in-class career frameworks and training programmes. We will empower and support you to grow your career from day one.

We team up within our Mars family in partnership for a stronger future.

Linnaeus is an equal-opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We treat each other fairly and equitably and we are committed to fostering a culture that is inclusive and diverse for all our Associates.

At Linnaeus, A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS starts with a better world for our people.

If you would like to apply for this role, please click the ‘Apply’ button or for more information or please reach out directly to our Talent Acquisition team at [email protected]