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Linnaeus Registered Veterinary Nurse (Anaesthesia Focus) in Hammersmith, United Kingdom
JOB TITLE: Registered Veterinary Nurse (Anaesthesia Focus)
REPORTING TO: Lead Theatre RVN, Head of Nursing Services
START DATE: Autumn 2024
SALARY: £32,000-£36,000 DOE
London Vet Specialists are recruiting for an enthusiastic Registered Veterinary Nurse with experience in anaesthesia to join the team as an Anaesthesia-Focused RVN in our new hospital in Hammersmith. It’s an exciting opportunity to join LVS as your input will help shape the anaesthesia & analgesia service of our new multidisciplinary referral centre. This role is ideally suited to a veterinary nurse with experience working within a specialist anaesthesia team.
Company Profile
London Vet Specialists originated as a boutique small animal referral centre in Belsize Park, North London and in May 2024, relocated to a new state-of-the-art site in Hammersmith, West London. The hospital boasts an incredible location on the banks of the river Thames, nestled within the bustling and thriving Hammersmith & Fulham neighbourhood. We now have a complete compliment of specialist-led services, including orthopaedic and soft-tissue surgery, internal medicine, ophthalmology, anaesthesia & analgesia, cardiology, dermatology, diagnostic imaging, neurology & emergency and critical care.
Linnaeus is a forward-thinking partnership of highly respected primary care and referral veterinary practices across the UK and Ireland, comprising some of the best clinicians in the profession. Linnaeus invest in quality practices who put patient care at the heart of everything they do. Together we provide a growing community of like-minded veterinary professionals who are passionate about what they do.
Role Overview
The Anaesthesia-Focused RVN will work collaboratively with the Head of Nursing Services (HoNS), Lead Nurses, Clinical Director and Clinicians across the hospital to ensure the efficient delivery of outstanding patient care within the anaesthesia & analgesia service. Your responsibilities will include the provision of high standards of patient care, preparation for anaesthetic procedures, monitoring of sedation, general anaesthesia and recovery, the handling, maintenance & care of equipment, central and arterial line placement, wards nursing and care, surgical nursing support, accurate record keeping & effective communication and teamwork. You will work enthusiastically with the nursing team to help maintain a happy and efficient working environment.
As a focused role, your work will be prioritised within the anaesthesia & analgesia department; though may be required to help in any area within the capabilities of an RVN where necessary. Our anaesthesia & analgesia service is led by Dr Andrew Foster, alongside Dr David Neilson, our anaesthesia-focused RVNs, Nico & Florence and supported by our intern and multi-disciplinary RVN teams. The anaesthesia team has a strong focus on nurse-lead anaesthesia with the direct support of our diplomate anaesthetists, aiming to train our nurses to the highest possible standard with strong practical capabilities.
Key Responsibilities
Provide of a high and sustainable quality of patient care, primarily within the anaesthesia & analgesia service.
Demonstrate an excellent work ethic and capability in all nursing duties, including a high level of hygiene and the ability to recognise and undertake relevant actions with regards to infection control.
Ensure the comfort and safety of patients undergoing investigations and surgery.
Perform practical techniques such as arterial lines and central lines, allowing advanced monitoring and management of patients undergoing anaesthesia/sedation (in-house training provided as required).
Provide advanced analgesia techniques under the supervision of the anaesthesia and analgesia clinicians.
Provide the highest level of monitoring and care to patients recovering from anaesthesia/sedation, in our purpose-built recovery ward.
Ensure accurate record keeping is undertaken, especially regarding anaesthetic and hospitalisation records in SmartFlow.
Assist with stock management within your department and co-ordinate with the pharmacy & purchasing assistant.
Work closely with the Lead Nurses and HoNS to plan for the daily case load and highlight any issues or concerns that may arise.
Participate in team briefings and meetings to ensure effective and efficient communication.
Take part in team reflections of incidents and near misses, to continually improve our patient care and safety, including Halo reporting.
As a cat-friendly clinic, you will support the International Society of Feline Medicine (ISFM) cat-friendly standards across the hospital.
As a dog-friendly clinic, you will support the Dogs Trust and British Veterinary Behaviour Association (BVBA) dog-friendly standards across the hospital.
Seek opportunities to maintain competence in all areas of nursing to ensure a strong level of general nursing capabilities are achieved. Where suitable take part in role swaps to preserve this competence.
Take part in a range of team committees such as our Sustainability, Culture & Wellbeing or Dog/Cat-Friendly committees, to both explore areas of personal interest and help to shape our impact, culture and standards as a hospital.
Benefits
5 weeksAnnual Leave plus BankHolidays
Additional Birthday Leave
RCVS & VDSFeesPaid
EnhancedSicknessPay
EnhancedEqualFamilyLeave
Life Assurance
EmployerContributionPensionScheme
External CPDFunded
ExtensiveFreeOnline Linnaeus CPDProgram
CareerProgressionOpportunities
Generous Staff Social Calendar
EmployeeAssistanceProgram
EyecareVoucherScheme
Free Annual Flu Jab
Cycle-to-Work Scheme
At Linnaeus, we are committed to supporting the physical and mental health of all our Associates. We have an amazing team of Mental Health First Aiders (MHFA) across our practices and central support office in addition to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available for everyone.
If you would like to apply for this role, please click the Apply Button or for more information, please feel free to reach out directly to our Referral Nursing Talent Acquisition Business Partner – Becca Thompson at Becca.Thompson@linnaeusgroup.co.uk