Job Information
Linnaeus RVN - North West of England in Sutton Weaver, United Kingdom
Your role and responsibilities:
Eye Vet is a specialist ophthalmology referral practice with an opportunity for a Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) to join our large friendly nursing team of 8 RVNS, supported by 2 Patient Care Assistants (PCAs)
Varied working areas ranging from prep, theatre, recovery, procedures and consultations. No reception work required as there is a dedicated client care team so you can focus solely on nursing.
This role offers an excellent work/life balance with shifts between 8.00am and 6.30pm Monday to Friday. 1:8 weekends on-call (only called in if needed by the ophthalmologist). Generous OOH payments per case.
The ideal candidate will have a positive attitude, be used to working under pressure effectively with high attention to detail and be in a fast-paced environment. Understanding on use of capnography and multiparameter monitors (NIBP, IVPB, capnography, ECG) ventilators and experience in referral practice preferable.
No ophthalmology experience is needed as full training is given.
We are looking for someone to make an important contribution to our gold standard delivery of patient care.
Key Responsibilities:
Provision of patient care by undertaking all general nursing duties within the practice
Clinical duties include admission/discharge of patients, provision of perioperative medications, assistance in the induction of anaesthesia, monitoring of anaesthesia, preparing patients for surgery, theatre assistance, recovery of patients, instrument cleaning and care.
Hours
24 hours per week with OOH on call rota (generous OOH payments)
Benefits
5 weeks holiday + bank holidays + Birthday Leave (pro rata)
RCVS and 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
Employer contribution pension scheme
Wellness program including:
Employee assistance program
Eyecare voucher scheme
Free annual Flu jab
Cycle to work scheme
Recruitment referral reward scheme
About us
Eye Vet is a dedicated Ophthalmology referral clinic in Sutton Weaver, Cheshire. We're conveniently located just off the M56 and close to Liverpool, Manchester and North Wales.
Our close-knit team of veterinary ophthalmologists, nurses, anesthetists and client care are passionate about the ophthalmic treatment we provide, and we benefit from multi-disciplinary support from nearby Northwest Veterinary Specialists and the Liverpool University small animal teaching hospital.
As well as treating patients referred by primary-care veterinary practices all over the North West of England and North Wales, we also treat a variety of animals off-site, including Chester Zoo.
Our ophthalmologists share their expertise through clinical teaching and placements for final year students from the university.
At Linnaeus, we are committed to supporting all our associates' physical and mental health. 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.