Highcroft (Whitchurch Referral)

Hybrid Day/Night ICU Referral Nurse Role – Highcroft Veterinary Referrals – Bristol

Our Team Ethos:

We aim to work hard and have fun whilst doing so! Our team is very social with a caring family feel – We're keen to know YOU beyond the RVN title. We have several working groups and are always looking to add members, maybe you would like to join the sustainability group or even the Wellbeing team?

Our welfare committee always planning new events for the team to attend out of work and in. Biscuit/Cake and Coffee afternoons are always on the horizon. We actively encourage mental health wellbeing and have first aiders employed for this.

What's New:

We're moving to a new hospital in Spring'23 and are looking to recruit ready for our ICU. You'll get to work alongside Ncert ECC holders. The ECC cert and VTS are not required to apply but we will encourage and support you to achieve it.

As we progress to the new site, we need to expand all our departments – this will allow different paths of progression in multiple areas – whether that's team leading or special projects etc.

Find out more here: https://cvs-referrals.com/referrals/referral-centres/specialist-led/bristol-vet-specialists/

The Practice:

In terms of Equipment - We pretty much have it all! CT, MRI, Specialist Ultra-sonographers and a Linnac accelerator!

You'll work on a varied caseload of small animals to include Neurology, Orthopaedics, Soft Tissue, Medicine and Oncology.

The Rota:

• 4 x Day shifts, Mon-Fri
• 5 x late shifts Mon- Fri
• 7-night shifts
• Followed by 7 days off
• No additional weekend or OOH work

Week off in 4 week rolling rotation after your week of nights – One week off every month. with the opportunity for 2 weeks off if “early” week taken as holiday.

We offer a salary in the range of £32,000 to £34,000 DOE , in addition, you'll receive these benefits as part of the CVS Group:

• Professional memberships funded (RCVS & VDS).
• CPD and further studies encouraged. Your learning and clinical growth us important to us!
• Up to 6 weeks annual leave plus Bank Holidays (or equivalent) with our Buy/Sell holiday scheme - allowing you to purchase an additional two weeks of annual leave
• Long Service Holiday - Receive an extra days leave each year in your first 5 years at CVS
• Workplace pension scheme.
• CVS Refresh – one of our health and wellbeing rewards. Our teams receive a weekly allowance to spend on tasty treats or fitness classes!
• Mental Health first aiders. Our people are at the heart of what we do and your health & wellbeing matters!
• Maternity / Adoption Pay – 10 weeks full pay and 10 weeks half pay.
• Paternity Pay and Shared Parental Leave.
• Cycle to work scheme, saving 25-39% on a bike and accessories!
• Discounted pet treatments.
• Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 365 days a year helpline to support you and your immediate family when you need it the most.
• Discounted UK gym membership with Gym Flex.
• Performance bonus scheme.
• Save as you Earn Scheme (SAYE).
• Internal career progression and transfers available – with a network of over 500 practices, we can support you should you need to relocate.
• Recommend a Friend rewards - Financial bonus up to £5000 for referring your Vet and Nurse friends!

If you are considering moving into the area, Bristol is vibrant and beautiful with countryside and city living within 15 minutes of the practice, but we encourage you to come and see that for yourself.

To apply please click on the ‘Apply Now' button or for more information, please email: lucy.taylor@highcroftvet.co.uk