12 month maternity cover, full time hours (35 hours per week plus 2.5 hours contractual overtime per week)

Shifts are 8.30am-5pm, Monday to Friday 

Our nurses work one weekend shift per month (on average) which is paid as overtime.  

 

We have a rare opportunity to join our dedicated oncology nurses at the Hospital for Small Animals. The successful candidate will work with our oncology patients throughout their journey with us. If you thrive on patient care, developing strong relationships with owners, are detail oriented, and enjoy hands on nursing, this is the role for you.

We provide full training in all areas of the hospital, shadowing experienced staff while learning the ropes.

 

The Opportunity:

The Riddell-Swan Veterinary Cancer Centre is one of the largest oncology centres in Europe and has more than a decade’s experience in providing world-class care for pets diagnosed with cancer.

Our busy and highly motivated team comprises both of European and American board-certified Specialist clinicians and four dedicated oncology veterinary nurses.  This is a great opportunity to use your nursing skills to help in the diagnosis and treatment (medical therapy including chemotherapy, and radiotherapy) of pets with cancer.  The service strives for a high level of patient and client care. You will integrate into the oncology team, and work with disciplines across the hospital.

 

Your skills and attributes for success: 

• Must be an RCVS registered veterinary nurse (RVN)
• Excellent organisational and communications skills are essential
• Keen dedication to teaching the next generation of veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses is a must.
• Passion for providing and learning about excellent fear-free handling of our patients, with experience in this being desirable for all candidates

 

Staff benefits include: 

• Staff discount for pet treatment.
• Amazing onsite perks:
  • Staff discount for on-site gym and exercises classes https://www.ed.ac.uk/sport-exercise/gym-memberships
  • Free car parking with electric car charging points https://www.ed.ac.uk/transport/driving/ev-charging
  • Two on site canteens.
  • Cycle to work scheme, on-site bike lockers and showers available. https://www.ed.ac.uk/transport/cycling/getting-a-bike/cycle-to-work
• We have a generous external CPD allowance of £800 per annum, paid CPD days and abundant free internal CPD for clinical staff.
• Holiday entitlement 36 days + 4 days public holiday (pro rata)

If you would like to discuss the post further, please contact veterinary nurse manager, Seanté Knight s.knight@ed.ac.uk

 

 

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