Are you an ambitious nurse with a keen interest in complex medical cases? If so, we would love to hear from you. We are delighted to open applications for a confident, motivated Medicine & Oncology Team Leader to join our team at Hamilton Specialist Referrals on a full-time, permanent basis.
Refine your nursing skills at Hamilton Specialist Referrals
If your passion lies in taking part in interesting medicine and oncology cases, then this may be the role for you. Hamilton Specialist Referrals is a purpose-built state-of-the-art veterinary hospital which provides the latest in cutting-edge, specialist treatments for cats and dogs, supported by an exceptional rehabilitation and physiotherapy facility. As Team Leader, you will also guide and line manage our Medicine & Oncology Nurses & VCAs, with the support of our Nurse Manager.
As part of our Medicine & Oncology team, your general duties will include:
1. Team Leadership: Leading and motivating the nursing and VCA (including laboratory technician) team, providing guidance and support.
2. Clinical Care: Providing patient care on admission, assisting with medical or oncology procedures and anesthesia, diagnostic tests, and administrating chemotherapy under the direction of the oncologist.
3. Workflow and Efficiency: Working with the Workflow Coordinator to manage the team's schedule, workload, and resources, ensuring smooth operation of the department.
4. Training and Development: Supporting the professional development of team members.
5. Communication: Communicating with clients, veterinary staff, and other professionals involved in patient care.
As a key member of the nursing team, you will play a vital role in supporting the growth of our internal medicine and oncology departments, ensuring patients receive the highest level of care throughout their treatment. Your work will directly impact the well-being of patients while also providing crucial support to our specialists and clients during their treatment journey.
Joining a team, you are proud to be a part of
Situated just outside of High Wycombe (J4, M40) Buckinghamshire, we deliver world-class exemplary clinical services, with a clear focus on the people that make that a reality. By nurturing our workforce we are able to offer the very best services to the pets entrusted into our care as well as to their owners.
Hamilton Specialist Referrals was born of the belief that there is room for a new wave of veterinary excellence across the UK. There is a strong focus on providing a personal and reassuring client experience from first contact through to discharge. Excellent clinical care delivered in a friendly and supportive manner to referring vets, is paramount to the team. The hospital is operational 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and is able to offer the most advanced treatment options available for orthopaedic, neurology, soft tissue, oncology, and internal medicine cases.
Experience and qualifications
* Qualified RVN with RCVS registration
* Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
* Ability to work collaboratively
* Strong problem-solving skills and a commitment to patient safety
* Previous experience in a referral hospital would be preferred
* Confidence in nursing complex medical and/or oncological cases would be preferred
* Comfortable leading, delegating and organising a team
* Leadership experience would be beneficial but is not essential
Working Pattern
A full-time position covers 40 hours per week, across 4 days. There is a 1 in 6 weekend rota (Sat & Sun), and you would ordinarily work 2 bank holidays per year. Shift times during the week are 9hrs 15mins, and typically fall between 07:30-20:00 on a mixture of early or late shifts.
Because our employees matter
We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary of up to £40,000 DOE, you will benefit from:
Work-life balance
* 6.6 weeks annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
* Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
* Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
Wellbeing
* Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
* Private medical insurance
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing
Development
* CPD allowance
* Certificate support
* Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
* Access to Vetlexicon - our online encyclopaedia provider
* All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
* Infection Prevention and Control Programme
* Quality Improvement Programme
Professional memberships
* VDS cover
* RCVS fees
Additional
* Relocation allowance
* Pawsome Benefits - reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers
* Pension - 5% Employee/3% Employer
* Discounted staff pet care
Up to £40,000 DOE
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