The position will be mainly based at 2 of the branches, which are very close together and jsut 15 minutes north of Newcastle but with this in mind you must hold a full clean driving license. The client is one of the only northeast first opinion practice with a CT scanner in the premises. They also have a range of Idexx in-house lab equipment including haematology, biochemistry, a snap test reader and an electrolyte blood gas analyser. The equipment is modern and functional including digital x-ray, ECG, ultrasound, Laparoscopy, Endoscopy, 3 doppler's, Bair huggers, multiparameter's and dental x-ray.
The group has a large group of over 60 staff members. There is a great team of nurses including 13 RVNs (mixture of full-time and part-time), 4 SVNs and 3 animal care assistants. A number of the RVNs are trained in schedule 3 procedures, allowing the vets time to deal with more complex cases, and they also have RVNs working towards further qualifications in ECC, behaviour, and feline nursing.
- This is a full-time or part-time role working a minimum of 16 hours per week.
- Shifts ranging from 7.30am to 8pm, each shift is 8.5 hours including a 30-minute unpaid lunch break.
- Saturday shifts are one in every seven 8.30am-5pm with the time given back for Saturday hours the following week.
- One bank holiday a year (excluding Christmas day and New Year’s Day).
- No out of hours requirements.
- Salary for the role is up to £29,000 depending on experience, pro rota.
The ideal candidate will have a great work ethic and excellent communication skills. They would be willing to employ a newly qualified nurse who is looking to gain further experience in a supportive environment. The ability to work well in a team and have a passion for all aspects of general nursing are essential. The candidate must hold a full clean driving license.
For more information on this role or if you would like to apply then please contact Juliep@brightleaf.co.uk or give me a call on 01422 433900.
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