Posted:
10/1/2024, 8:53:23 PM
Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior
Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary
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Position
Theatre Patient care Assistant
Location: Southfields Veterinary Specialists
The Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Theatre Patient Care Assistant to join our Theatre Nursing Team. This is a permanent role working 42 hours a week with 1h lunch break.
As a Theatre PCA you will work alongside 2 full time Theatre RVNs, 1 part time Theatre RVN and 2 Theatre Techs. You will work with surgeons from soft tissue, orthopaedics, neurology, ophthalmology, cardiology and exotics.
Help the circulating nurse and scrub nurse in theatre.
Help with the maintenance and preparation of sterile supplies.
Help with stock maintenance and ordering equipment and supplies.
Infection control monitoring.
Work and communicate effectively between different departments and personnel.
Provide highest standard of care for our patients.
You would work a variety of shifts between 8am – 8pm Monday to Friday and 2:8 weekends with time in lieu the following week and a minimum of 1 bank holiday per year.
About Us
Southfields is the new name in referral services. It's a very exciting time to join a forward-thinking and highly motivated team that has the support of Linnaeus, providing significant investment in providing new innovative services, a contemporary state-of-the art working environment and commitment to personal and career development. With an excellent support team in place, you'll be able to concentrate on what you do best in a friendly and supportive practice and a brand new 42,000 sq.ft state-of-the-art facilities.
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.
Salary Value: £23,795 per annum;
Salary Description: D.O.E, Starting from;
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]
Website: https://linnaeusgroup.co.uk/
Headquarter Location: Solihull, Solihull, United Kingdom
Employee Count: 1001-5000
Year Founded: 2014
IPO Status: Private
Industries: Health Care ⋅ Veterinary