Medicine, Emergency and Critical Care Patient Care Assistant, Hawkshead
Client: Royal Veterinary College, University of London
Location: Hawkshead, United Kingdom
Job Category: -
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: d521486a665b
Job Views: 8
Posted: 26.04.2025
Expiry Date: 10.06.2025
Job Description:
Position: Medicine, Emergency and Critical Care Patient Care Assistant
Location: Queen Mother Hospital
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team of Patient Care Assistants, supporting our busy Emergency, Critical Care, and Medicine nursing teams. The successful candidate will be a vital part of our dynamic team of veterinarians, nurses, and students who thrive under pressure and share a passion for patient care.
This role is suitable for a friendly, hardworking, caring, and enthusiastic team player. Previous experience in an animal care environment is essential; an animal care qualification is desirable but not mandatory. Responsibilities include maintaining infection control standards, patient handling, walking, grooming, and feeding.
This position offers 35 hours per week, with evening shifts from 14:30 to 22:30 or 15:30 to 23:30, Monday to Friday.
Training and ongoing support will be provided.
Benefits include:
* Competitive pension package
* Generous 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and concessionary days
* Access to free in-house CPD
* Free membership to the onsite Fitness and Wellbeing Centre (gym, badminton, climbing wall, Zumba, yoga, Pilates classes)
* Cycle-to-work scheme
* Free mini-bus service to and from Potters Bar station and Hawkshead Campus
* Family-friendly policies including adoption, maternity, and paternity leave and pay
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