Grade 5: £28,929.00 to £33,348.00 per annum

A one-off recruitment incentive payment of £2000.00 may be offered where eligibility criteria is met.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our nursing team at the Queen's Veterinary School Hospital as a Specialist Nurse working as part of the Oncology team.

The Oncology service is a key part of our multidisciplinary referral hospital, and requires close communication with the other clinical services. There is a busy and variable caseload, which will require you to be adaptable, be an excellent communicator and have the ability to work well under pressure.

The successful applicant will be involved in specialist Oncology consultations, diagnostic investigations and treatments, including the use of chemotherapy, radiotherapy, photodynamic therapy, immunotherapy in the management of referred cases. You will be comfortable handling and administering chemotherapy drugs and discussing treatment with owners and veterinarians. You will also be involved with the care of inpatients receiving chemotherapy and have an opportunity to be involved with ethically approved, clinical research.

We are seeking an individual with a passion for nursing and compassionate, patient focussed care with an ability to communicate with all levels of staff, students and clients. The ability to work on your own initiative with minimal supervision is essential.

In return, we offer an encouraging and nurturing environment and have a dedicated team of clinicians and nurses who are committed to providing the best care for our patients.

Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.

Informal enquiries about this role are welcome and should be directed to Jane Dobson or Alison Hayes via email: oncology@vet.cam.ac.uk

Further particulars for the role and information about the Department are available here: www.vet.cam.ac.uk

Interviews will be held on Friday 7 July 2023

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a health assessment.

Please quote reference PP36889 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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