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Surgery Referral Nurse

Pride Veterinary Referral Centre - Derby, Derby, East Midlands

Discipline: Surgery

Up to £26,091 pa DOE

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At inspiring vet care, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the UK’s number one vet care provider, we're trusted with the care of over 2 million animals, delivering our purpose of healthier animals and happier owners.

We are seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Referral Veterinary Surgery Nurse to join our multidisciplinary referral hospital on a part-time basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Registered Veterinary Nurse with a passion for surgical nursing to work within a specialist referral environment, supporting a varied and complex caseload alongside experienced clinicians and nursing colleagues.

As a key member of the surgical team, you will primarily support the Surgery service while working collaboratively with teams across the wider hospital to ensure high standards of care are maintained throughout every stage of the patient journey.

 

Hospital Highlights

 
  •  Specialist surgical nursing role supporting a varied and complex caseload 
  •  Opportunity to work closely with experienced clinicians and multidisciplinary teams 
  •  Exposure to advanced surgical procedures, diagnostic imaging and peri-operative care 
  •  Supportive clinical environment focused on high standards and ongoing professional development 
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    How You’ll Make a Difference

     

    As a Surgery Referral Nurse, you will deliver advanced nursing care within a specialist referral service, supporting the management of complex cases within your chosen clinical discipline.

     

    You’ll work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary hospital team, contributing specialist nursing expertise to patient care, supporting clinical decision-making, and sharing knowledge with colleagues to continually improve standards within your discipline.

     

    Working Pattern

     
  •  32 hours per week 
  •  Wednesday to Friday 
  •  Participation in the weekend, bank holiday and out-of-hours rota may be required 
  •  Part-time position 
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    Key Responsibilities

     
  •  Support anaesthesia monitoring and provide high-quality peri-operative nursing care 
  •  Prepare patients, equipment and theatre environments for surgical procedures 
  •  Provide post-operative monitoring and excellent inpatient care 
  •  Monitor patients during diagnostic imaging procedures 
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    You Might Be a Great Fit If...

     

    You are an experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse within a specialist surgical environment and a passion for referral-level care. You’ll bring:

     
  • Registration as a Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS
  • Significant experience in clinical practice with advanced nursing skills relevant to your discipline
  • Experience working with complex medical or surgical cases in a referral or advanced-care setting
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams
  • A commitment to evidence-based practice, clinical governance, and continuous improvement
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    How We’ll Support You

     

    At inspiring vet care, we’re committed to supporting your ongoing development and wellbeing. When you join us, you’ll benefit from:

     
  • A specialist nursing role within a referral environment delivering complex and rewarding caseloads
  • Access e-learning courses and practical workshops through our dedicated Nurse Academy to improve your clinical knowledge and technical skills
  • Clear career pathways with progression opportunities within referral nursing and leadership roles
  • Ongoing learning and development to support advanced clinical and professional growth
  • A collaborative, values-led culture focused on care, learning, and continuous improvement
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    What We Offer Our Team

     
  • 6.6  weeks' annual leave
  • Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
  • Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental and surrogacy pay
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • Employee wellbeing initiatives including Healthcare Cash Plan and Cycle to Work scheme
  • £550 CPD allowance plus 24hrs paid leave
  • RCVS and VDS fees covered
  • Pension scheme
  • Discounted veterinary care
  • Voluntary benefits: choose from a range of benefits to suit you, including Green Cars salary sacrifice scheme and access to discounts and cashback with hundreds of participating retailers
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    We’re committed to supporting our people through career development opportunities, wellbeing initiatives and access to world-class learning resources.

     

    Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take the next step in your career, inspiring vet care offers the support, opportunity and community to help you grow.

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    Riverside Road, Pride Park, Derby, DE24 8HX, United Kingdom

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    At IVC Evidensia we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.

    Any questions before applying?

    Speak to Elliott Burgin from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.

    Talent Partner

    Elliott Burgin

    elliott.burgin@ivcevidensia.com