Imaging/Rotating Referral Nurse - FTC

Pride Veterinary Referral Centre - Derby, Derby, East Midlands

Discipline: Rotating

Up to £31,000 pa DOE

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 motivated and dedicated Veterinary Referral Imaging / Rotating Nurse to join our multidisciplinary referral hospital on a full-time, 12-month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Registered Veterinary Nurse who thrives in a busy, dynamic environment and is passionate about delivering outstanding patient care across a variety of specialist services.

The role combines two days per week within the imaging department with two days rotating across a range of specialist disciplines. You’ll gain exposure to Neurology, Internal Medicine, Ophthalmology, Cardiology, Surgery and Wards, working alongside experienced clinicians and nursing teams across the hospital.

Hospital Highlights

Busy, multidisciplinary referral hospital

Dedicated imaging role combined with rotation across specialist services

Exposure to Neurology, Internal Medicine, Ophthalmology, Cardiology, Surgery and Wards

Collaborative clinical environment with opportunities to develop specialist nursing skills

How You’ll Make a Difference

As a Imaging/Rotating 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

38 hours per week - 4-day working week, with a non-fixed day off

1 in 6 weekends, working Saturday and Sunday from 7:45am to 6:00pm

Friday twilight shift from 3:00pm to midnight, with on-call responsibilities, approximately 1 in 8 weeks

Participation in the on-call, bank holiday and out-of-hours rota

Key Responsibilities

Support anaesthesia, procedures and referral-level diagnostic imaging, including x-ray positioning

Carry out diagnostic sampling, laboratory work and patient monitoring, including ECG and blood pressure monitoring across species

Provide high standards of inpatient care and maintain effective infection control practices

Coordinate with clinicians and nursing teams to schedule procedures and support efficient patient workflow

You Might Be a Great Fit If...

You are an experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse with who enjoys working within a multidisciplinary team and delivering high standards of referral 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

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

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

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.

Pride Veterinary Referral Centre - Derby

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

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Animals treated

Dogs, cats & small pets

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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