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About the job
We have an exciting opportunity for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our anaesthesia team at Langford Vets, Small Animal Hospital.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, driven nurse with a strong interest in anaesthesia.
This role is for 40 hrs/week on average over a 6-week period, including weekend and bank holiday work.
Our anaesthesia nurses play an integral role within the anaesthesia team running anaesthetics, under the supervision of our senior anaesthetist, whilst also supervising students on their rotations. They are given case responsibility and are encouraged to further their knowledge with journal clubs and CPD.
Previous experience in a referral environment is desirable but not essential. They will be involved with teaching and supervision of Veterinary and Veterinary Nursing undergraduates on clinical rotations.
The successful candidate will work alongside senior clinicians, residents, and anaesthesia nurses within a busy multidisciplinary hospital.
About the company
Langford Vets is located in the beautiful Somerset countryside, whilst being close to the vibrant city of Bristol. As a subsidiary company of the University of Bristol, we are a commercial veterinary business operating across all animal species and disciplines, whilst also teaching the future generations of vets and nurses.
We are a dynamic and innovative veterinary company committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We pride ourselves on being a positive and inclusive work environment. Our success is driven by our talented and dedicated team of professionals who work together to achieve our goals.
Benefits and wellbeing
Our people are at the heart of what we do and as your employer we want to ensure we offer flexibility, support and staff development, where possible, through:
Time off
- 5 weeks holiday per year (plus bank holidays)
- Additional holiday entitlement for Long Service
Wellbeing
- On site Mental Health Champions
- EDI committee
- Employee Forum – to ensure all employees voices can be heard
- Menopause Café
- Wellbeing talks and events
- Cycle to work scheme
- Family friendly policies, including enhanced maternity and paternity pay (after 2 years’ service)
Health
- SimplyHealth Cashplan membership
- Free annual flu vaccination
- Free Specsavers eye test voucher
General
- Free onsite parking
- U2 bus service link to Bristol
- Annual CPD allowance
- Employee discount
- Generous pension scheme – we match up to 8% pension contributions
- Reimbursement of one professional membership fee per year
Salary for this role is between: £28,730.75 (1 year experience) - £34,726.93, dependent on experience.
How to apply
If this role sounds like the right fit for you, don’t delay, click ‘Apply’ and begin your career with Langford Vets.
Langford Vets is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Closing date for this role is: Friday 28th January 2025.
Job Description
Responsibilities
Job purpose
Reports To: Head Anaesthesia Nurse
Job Purpose:
The main purpose of the post is to provide nursing support for the Anaesthesia department. This will primarily require the preparation for and the delivery of anaesthesia under the supervision of a Veterinary Surgeon and the post-anaesthesia care of patients. Other responsibilities will include teaching and supervision of the veterinary and nursing undergraduates, managing the out- patient referral caseload, maintaining patient records, ordering and stock control of controlled drugs and equipment maintenance and service records.
Principal Accountabilities:-
- To provide specialist nursing support to the Anaesthesia department. Prepare for and assist with delivery of anaesthesia, monitoring of patients under anaesthesia and recovery of patient’s post-anaesthesia. This will be under the supervision of a Veterinary Surgeon. To include surgical procedures and procedures such as endoscopy, imaging, MRI, CT and any other procedures deemed suitable by the Anaesthesia Clinical Lead.
- Maintain accurate patient records with regards to clinical notes, treatment, client communication and client/patient information. To include charging for anaesthetics
- Ensure that all procedures and consumables are accurately entered onto patient computer records in order to keep communication records and invoice up to date at all times during their stay.
- Assessment and supervision of veterinary and veterinary nursing undergraduates during clinical rotations. Assessing the students on a daily basis and advising them as necessary. To include discussion of clinical cases under supervision of Veterinary Surgeon.
- Acting as Clinical Coach and Professional Mentor for the Veterinary Nursing Undergraduates
- Ordering and stocktake of controlled drugs in line with LVS policies.
- Maintenance of anaesthesia equipment and organisation of servicing and repairs in line with LVS policies.
- Maintaining a good working relationship with all team members.
- Communicating in an effective and pleasant manner with clients and colleagues.
- Carry out all other reasonable duties as requested by the line manager
- To participate within the OOH rota which will include weekends.
- Responsible for keeping themselves and others safe, reporting accidents, near misses and hazards and adhering to health and safety requirements and policies as required by the business/their line manager.
- Proactively identify and act upon opportunities for business improvement. Openly identify and discuss problems in order to implement and sustain improvements that increase the value we deliver to our, clients, employees, and students.
Person Specification
Person Specification
The skills, abilities, experience and knowledge outlined below provide a summary of what is required to carry out this job effectively.
Essential |
Desirable |
Experienced, registered Veterinary Nurse |
Advanced Diploma or similar |
Able to carry out veterinary nursing duties as listed above |
VTS anaesthesia |
Confidence and experience in effective handling and restraint of animals |
Clinical coach or similar |
RCVS Listed Veterinary Nurse |
Interest in advancing own qualifications |
Communicating effectively with clients |
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Ability to work within a team |
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Ability to act independently |
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Flexible approach to work |