Surgery Ward Registered Veterinary Nurse

We have an exciting opportunity for an RVN keen to develop their nursing career in caring for patients in our surgery ward. Working as part of a team of specialist clinicians, residents, interns, RVNs and Patient Care Assistants you will be involved in a range of interesting and challenging cases.

This position is ideal for an RVN keen to develop their nursing career and specialise in surgical nursing with some exposure to neurology cases. You can expect hands on nursing of various surgical conditions including Orthopaedic, Soft tissue and Ophthalmology patients. In addition, you will be involved in assisting with postoperative rehabilitation of patients.

This is a full-time position (35 hours per week), working a range of shifts with occasional night work. Weekends are 1 in 4 with 2 days off in lieu.

Referral nursing experience is not required as full specialist training and support will be provided.

We offer a generous reward package and benefits including:

- Competitive and attractive pension package
- Generous 30 days annual leave (plus 3 concessionary days and bank holidays)
- Access to free in-house CPD and funded external CPD
- A range of family friendly policies, including adoption, maternity and paternity pay and leave
- On site café and restaurant
- Free membership to the newly built Fitness and Wellbeing Centre located on site (gym, badminton, climbing wall, Zumba, yoga and Pilates classes included)
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free mini-bus service to and from Potters Bar station and Hawkshead Campus

Please note: We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position, and applicants must have the existing right to work in the UK.