Deputy Head Nurse – Tyne & Wear HF1789

Fantastic opportunity for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join a team at an RCVS Accredited Small Animal Hospital near Newcastle. The day to day duties will include, hospitalised inpatient care, day patient procedures and after care, Theatre procedures and after care including orthopaedic procedures, laboratory work, radiography, and dental radiography. You will be responsible for the day to day running of a busy hospital and will be expected to have a wide range of nursing skills and knowledge to assist in caring for a variety of patients. Along with general nursing duties you will also assist the Head Nurse with stock control and biannually stock takes, assisting with training and supervision of the auxiliary nurses, equipment maintenance and training, assisting in ensuring legations and SOPs are up to date. Dedicated and specialised OOH - over the 4 Branches there are 15 veterinary surgeons 22 RVNs, 3 SVNs,10 auxiliary nurses and 11 receptionists. There are  Veterinary surgeons who hold RCVS Advanced Practitioner in Small Animal Surgery and a number of vets who hold a GPcertSAM.The vacancy is for an experienced Veterinary Nurse who is highly motivated, works well in a team and thrives in the varied environment of a veterinary hospital. Candidates must be dedicated to progress their knowledge and practical skills to ensure they fully support the vets with a range of potentially complex and critical cases. An experience of nurse consults is also highly desirable. The rota is a 4-day working week with different shift patterns with 1 in 4 Saturdays or Sundays with OOH. The vacancy is for an experienced Veterinary Nurse who is highly motivated, works well in a team and thrives in the varied environment of a veterinary hospital. Candidates must be dedicated to progress their knowledge and practical skills to ensure they fully support the vets with a range of potentially complex and critical cases. An experience of nurse consults is also highly desirable. Located within easy commuting distance to the Newcastle City Centre renowned for its culture, the North East coast and beautiful countryside of Durham and Northumberland. Very well equipped. Competitive salary, CPD, memberships paid plus more. For more information or to apply please contact Helen Foster on 07557 348937 or email your CV to [email protected]