Overview
RSPCA East Winch Wildlife Centre, East Winch, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, PE32 1LG, is seeking a permanent Senior Clinician based at the East Winch Wildlife Centre. Working hours: 35 hours per week, on a rota that includes out-of-hours work, bank holidays and weekends.
About the organisation
RSPCA East Winch Wildlife Centre is one of the four wildlife centres of the RSPCA. We rehabilitate and release British wildlife, ranging from mice, birds, hedgehogs, badgers, deer to seals. We are the largest seal rehabilitation centre in the U.K. We take a holistic and team-based approach to individual animal treatment and recognise the importance of committing as much time as we can to focussing on the welfare of the animals that come into our care. This means that you get to work with some amazing, passionate, and supportive team members to focus on what is best for the animals you see.
Responsibilities
* Be the named veterinary surgeon for the site's RCVS Registered Practice Premise and be responsible for the site's management and audit of veterinary medicines in line with RSPCA processes and regulatory requirements. This includes facilitation of VMD inspections, with compliance supported by the Wildlife Centre manager.
* Ensure compliance with wider legislation relevant to the provision of veterinary care and maintain site standards to at least Core Standards of the RCVS Veterinary Practice Standards scheme where relevant.
* Manage veterinary staff; lead on veterinary SOPs, protocols, and veterinary administration; be the lead Radiation Protection Advisor; oversee animal cases to ensure high standards of animal welfare.
* Lead on training of staff and partners where appropriate, among other responsibilities.
* Demonstrate pragmatic clinical leadership that enhances patient care and leads a high-performing team.
* Work in a charity or shelter medicine environment or equivalent with a focus on welfare and compassionate care.
Requirements
* Membership of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
* Previous clinical experience and/or additional qualifications
* Good standard of presentation
* Professional approach to veterinary care and clinic practice
* Conscientious approach to work
* Ability to work efficiently, safely and under time pressures
* DBS check may be required for successful candidates
* Legal right to work in the UK; visa sponsorship is not available
Interviews are envisaged to be held during the week commencing 22 September (22nd and 23rd).
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Health Care Provider
Industries
* Non-profit Organizations
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