Permanent Veterinary Referral Clinician - Internal Medicine - Bath
Type : Small Animal
Location : Bath
Practice: They offer referrals in small animal medicine, soft tissue surgery, orthopaedic surgery, neurology, spinal surgery, cardiology, ophthalmology, and rehabilitation, where they see referral cases from across the South West and South Wales. We have on-site MRI, CT, and modern surgical and medical endoscopy systems.
Join an Advanced Team: They maintain a close-knit and supportive team dynamic, where collaboration is key. Their referral team comprises Medicine Clinicians and Surgeons, supported by a group of 8 Referral Nurses. Some of their nurses hold certificates and the Advanced Nursing Diploma, along with level 7 certificates, ensuring a high standard of care and expertise.
Role : An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Referral Medicine Clinician to join their team
Duties: The position entails overseeing both internal and external medicine cases at a referral level, as well as maintaining communication with clients and referring veterinarians. Referral clinicians are tasked with conducting their own diagnostic imaging, with the assistance of colleagues and remote specialist interpretation as needed.
Hours:
1. The position entails working 3 to 4 days per week, totaling between 28.5 and 38 hours per week.
2. Daily shifts are 9.5 hours long, scheduled on Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays, with a potential extra day available on Tuesdays.
3. Participation in the on-call rota, currently set at 1 in 7 weekends/weeknights, is shared equally among referral clinicians.
Applicant Requirements: You must have RCVS Advanced Practitioner status in Small Animal Medicine, with post-certificate experience in managing internally or externally referred cases. Specialists / Diplomates in Small Animal Medicine are also welcome to apply.
Salary: Competitive Salary - Commensurate with experience
Benefits:
4. 7.2 weeks including bank holidays (FTE).
5. Your birthday as a paid day off.
6. Private Medical Insurance.
7. Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay.
8. Cycle to Work scheme.
9. Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing.
10. Non-accidental injury support.
11. £2000 CPD allowance
12. Learning and development opportunities
13. Access to Vetlexicon
14. Infection, Prevention and Control Programme.
15. Quality Improvement Programme.
16. VDS cover.
17. RCVS fees.
18. Pawsome Benefits - reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100's of retailers.
19. Pension - 5% Employee/3% Employer.
20. Discounted staff pet care.
21. Relocation allowance of up to £5000.