Lead RVN - Maternity Cover

L*ead nurse or a general nurse team leader *– maternity cover role

Animal Trust is a bit different from other vets. For a start, we’re a Community Interest Company – the only veterinary CIC in the UK to date. We’re not about maximising profits; we’re here to do the best we can to deliver on our mission and make enough profit to remain sustainable as a business in the long term. Oh, and did we mention that we recently achieved B Corp status? We’re one of the first vets in Europe – and the largest veterinary group in the world – to be B Corp certified.

Our vision is that no pet goes untreated or faces euthanasia for a condition that has a good treatment option. We believe having a pet is something that all people should be able to enjoy, but people earning the Real Living Wage sometimes struggle to afford veterinary care when their pet gets sick. Our free consults and straightforward pricing enable our vets and nurses to break down the barriers that stand in the way of pets receiving the treatment they need. Already providing care to nearly 100,000 pets every year, we are one of the fastest-growing veterinary organisations in the country. We’re one community and we’re here for our patients, clients and each other. That’s the Animal Trust way of doing things.

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About Animal Trust Blackburn*

Where to start?

Our surgery is right in the heart of the Blackburn community. It’s close to the buzzing city centre and the train station, and – most importantly if you happen to be a Blackburn Rovers fan – close to the Ewood Statium. So close, in fact, that you can see it from the staff room!

If you’re not a football fan, there are stunning views of across the hills – also visible from the staff room (we’ve got big windows in our staff room!) and the beautiful Forest of Bowland (Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty) is a short drive away if you want to escape to the countryside.

The surgery is a well-established, busy practice with a team of 8 vets, 9 nurses, 2 student nurses, 1 support staff and 7 receptionists. The reception area and consulting rooms were recently renovated, giving them a smart new look. In addition to that, we have an onsite laboratory and 3 operating theatres. Our Blackburn surgery is close to our 24/7 Bolton hospital site, which includes services such as CT scanning and 24/7 care.

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Hello! Is it us you’re looking for?*

We’re looking to recruit a lead nurse or a general nurse team leader for a maternity cover role.

Are you someone who:

• wants to save pets who otherwise couldn’t access good veterinary care
• has strong communication skills, with your colleagues and clients
• enjoys being part of a highly-driven team?

• is familiar with nurse-led procedures?
• works well under pressure in a fast paced environment?
• can lead a team of direct reports, ensuring performance and productivity is maximised?
• is able to communicate effectively and remain calm when dealing with challenging situations?

If those statements resonate with you, and you’re as passionate as we are about our mission, then we could be a perfect match …

Our new lead nurse/team leader will become part of a team that is committed to providing a good standard of care to owners and pets alike. They’ll be expected to support the daily running of the surgery, which includes supporting vets in general surgery (such as complex ops, dentistry), supporting day wards, maintaining cleanliness throughout the surgery and conducting nurse consultations.

Above all, what’s important is that you’re a real team player who thrives from working in a busy surgery. Someone with a ‘can-do’ attitude who’s happy to embrace new ideas and cares passionately about making veterinary care accessible to every pet and owner who needs us.

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Job particulars:*

Maternity cover position: ASAP start with an anticipated end date in April 2024
Full-time position of 40 hours per week
Registered veterinary nurses – up to £30K
Advanced Diploma in Veterinary Nursing – up to £32K

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Benefits*

• Private health care, 52 weeks’ sickness benefit and free employee assistance programme_ – awarded after 12 months’ service_
• Contributory pension scheme
• CPD funded to diploma level
• 6 weeks’ holiday including bank holidays

• RCVS and VDS fees paid

About Animal Trust

We’re a leading provider of not-for-profit veterinary care. Founded by a team of committed, passionate vets, we work together to shape the future of veterinary medicine by providing something refreshing for clients and staff in the fast-paced changing veterinary industry.

Animal Trust is open to everyone and there are no eligibility criteria for clients to meet, meaning we see a wide range of animals and cases. Our simple pricing structure gives owners confidence and we always maintain an honest and upfront approach. We’re proud of our continued investment in our surgeries, which benefits our clients and our staff.

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Animal Trust strives to be an equal opportunities employer. This means that decisions concerning recruitment, promotion, dismissal or any other aspect of employment will be based on the needs of the business and not any assumptions based on sex, race, age, disability, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, married or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief. This is an important commitment which all employees are expected to share._

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Employees are encouraged to raise with management any discriminatory behaviour, assumptions or attitudes they encounter at work and are entitled to do so free from any reprisal providing they are acting in good faith or in the reasonable belief that they are acting in the public interest._

Job Type: Temporary

Salary: £30,000.00 per year