Are you keen to expand and develop your veterinary nursing skills in a fast- paced and dynamic environment? If so, we have an exciting opportunity to join our expanding Veterinary Theatre Nursing Team at the Queens Veterinary School Hospital which is an integral part of the Department of Veterinary Medicine and is an RCVS accredited teaching Hospital that provides veterinary care 24/7 365 days a year.
We are seeking individuals with a passion for nursing, and the ability to communicate with all levels of staff, students and clients for this varied and interesting position. Full time or Part Time hours are available.
Working as part of a multi-skilled team of Veterinary Clinicians and Nurses the Specialist Nurse Anaesthesia and Theatre role is essential in supporting our specialist veterinary teams to deliver outstanding patient care and manage workflow throughout the hospital working in surgical theatres, medicine procedure rooms maintenance and monitoring of patients under general anaesthesia or sedation whilst having procedures, including diagnostic imaging. You will be available to assist specialist nurses with the care of their patients and teams and if necessary to the wards teams e.g. to monitor an intensive recovery or provide one-to-one patient care.
The referral hospital is a very fast-paced environment which requires the role holder to be adaptable with the ability to work on your own initiative with minimal supervision and working well under pressure is essential.
In return, we offer an encouraging and nurturing environment and have a dedicated team of clinicians and nurses who are committed to providing the best care for our patients.
The role is offered with a salary of between £29,605 - £33,966 per annum depending on experience, plus on call allowance and an abundance of benefits such as:
Both full-time and part-time candidates may apply for this post. Working patterns can be discussed with candidates, so please include your preference in your application.
Informal enquiries about this role and to arrange informal visits, please contact James Gasson via email: [email protected]
Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.
Closing date is 30 September 2024.
To submit an application for this vacancy, please click on the link 'Apply online' This will route you to the University's Web Recruitment System, where you will need to register an account (if you have not already) before completing the online application form or visit the following website: https:// www. jobs.cam.ac.uk/
Further particulars for the role and information about the Department are available here: www. vet.cam.ac.uk
Please quote reference PP43116 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
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Further informationDepartment of Veterinary Medicine, West Cambridge Site
Salary£29,605-£33,966
ReferencePP43116
CategoryAssistant staff
Published30 August 2024
Closing date30 September 2024