Registered Veterinary Nurse – General Rotation

Registered Veterinary Nurse – General Rotation UE06 £33,882 to £39,105 per annum pro rata (based on 35 hours per week) 14 month maternity cover, part time contract Averaging 23.3 hours per week working 10-hour shifts (7.30am-6.30pm with 1-hour unpaid lunch) Rolling 4 shifts on and 8 shifts off pattern with paid overtime with additional shift cover The Opportunity: Our general rotation posts are ideal for any RVN interested in developing their nursing careers within a state of the art referral hospital. We will provide in depth training across a variety of services by working within the teams of specialist clinicians and experienced registered veterinary nurses at the Hospital for Small Animals. You will be involved in a range of interesting and inspiring cases while primarily caring for our ward-based patients. At the HfSA, we are open to emergencies 24/7 and offer a friendly and supportive working atmosphere, with a strong tradition of research and innovation. We value our team of nurses highly, offering excellent education and development opportunities. You will work in a rotational “pod” of three RVNs creating 365 cover, working in a 4 shifts on 8 shifts off rolling pattern. You will be expected to cover each other’s annual leave and accrue paid overtime for this additional shift cover. We welcome all enthusiastic RVNs to apply as we have a full training programme for all new team members where you will work alongside our skilled staff while you learn the ropes. Your skills and attributes for success: Being an RCVS registered veterinary nurse is essential. Excellent organisational and communications skills are essential. Keen dedication to teaching the next generation of veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses is essential. HfSA Staff benefits include: Staff discount for pet treatment. Amazing onsite perks: Staff discount for on-site gym and exercises classes Free car parking with electric car charging points Two on site canteens. Cycle to work scheme, on-site bike lockers and showers available. Additional shift cover opportunities are available, accruing paid overtime for additional hours worked. Holiday entitlement of 40 days per annum for full time staff (pro rata). If you would like to discuss the posts further, please contact our senior nurse Angela Mckay at Angela.Mckay@ed.ac.uk Application Information Please ensure you include the following documents in your application: CV Cover letter As a valued member of our team you can expect: A competitive salary UE06 £33,882 to £39,105 per annum pro rata (based on 35 hours per week) An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work. To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, competitive pension schemes, staff discounts, and family-friendly initiatives. Championing equality, diversity and inclusion The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality. Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Key dates to note The closing date for applications is

5 February 2025. Unless stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 11:59pm GMT. If you are applying outside the UK the closing time on our adverts automatically adjusts to your browser's local time zone. On this occasion the University will not consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this role. International workers will therefore only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.

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