Can you have it all?...The answer is yes you can!
Join our experienced HNVG night team on a favourable working pattern of 5 nights on (Monday to Friday) followed by 9 nights off, allowing for ample time to not only recharge your batteries but also to pursue your passions outside of work, giving you an excellent work life balance!
We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional care to our patients and have invested in a dedicated night team so we can provide continuous care 24 hours a day. As a well-established, independent practice, we are renowned for our community spirit and being a local, reputable employer.
Our well-respected nursing team are actively encouraged to fully utilise their skills and experience and get fully involved in looking after our patients. At HNVG, you will be exposed to a varied and interesting caseload of both medicine and surgical cases, including emergency scenarios in our hospital. The night team at Hook Norton are an integral part of our patient care, with ward rounds and handovers at shift change, we actively encourage the night team to be involved in making patient plans and adjusting them as needed during the night. As part of personal development, we fully support and encourage CPD including further certificates in different specialities.
The ideal night Nurse candidate would:
Have a minimum 1 years’ experience as an RVN.
Have experience with intensive nursing within a GP or referral setting.
Be able to work to high standards and use your own initiative.
Hold a valid UK driving license and have your own transport due to rural location.
You will be based at the Hook Norton Hospital where we have all the equipment and facilities needed to help the night team provide exceptional care including:
Species-specific wards
Isolation ward and equipment
Diagnostic imaging suite
Laboratory suite
Two surgical theatres
All the usual mod cons including ECG, Multiparameter monitors, Pulse Oximeters and portable ultrasound scanner for FAST scans.
Excellent dog walking facilities.
As a night Nurse, you will work alongside the night vet and also have support from a Nursing assistant for the twilight part of your shift. There are no phone duties included in your shift except patient updates as and when needed.
NIGHT NURSE SALARY & REWARDS INFORMATION
Our enticing terms and benefits include a 5 on/9 off rota, 12.5 hour shifts (6.45pm till 7.15am)
Competitive night Nurse salary ranging from £32,000-£40,560 pro rota depending on experience
Paid RCVS membership and funded CPD
5.6 weeks holiday pro rota plus enhanced holiday with length of service
Free Health Care Cash Plan Scheme
Generous Staff Discount
Wellbeing benefits including EAP Scheme, lots of social events and much more
If you are interested in applying for this night Nurse role or have any questions please send a CV and covering letter to the practice via email at sarah.allen@hooknortonvets.co.uk
About HNVG
We are an independent, mixed practice with separate pets, farm and equine departments with over 30 dedicated vets providing round-the-clock care.
Our main branch at White Hills Surgery is a tier 3 Small Animal Hospital under the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) accreditation scheme. This means that we have passed rigorous inspections covering areas such as health and safety, hygiene, the provision of 24-hour cover and clinical governance. All departments have access to on-site laboratory facilities and diagnostic testing.
We are proud to be one of the founding members of XLVets. This is a group of privately owned veterinary practices spanning the length and breadth of the UK, working together to share veterinary ideas, knowledge, and skills. We are able to share information and ideas, using forums and continuing education meetings.
With the aim of delivering the best care for your pets, horses, and livestock we are committed to providing a professional modern veterinary service with traditional values in an approachable compassionate manner.
Location: Hook Norton Hospital
Salary Bracket: £32,000 - £40,560 pro rota
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