Registered Veterinary Nurse (Anaesthesia Focus)

JOB TITLE: Registered Veterinary Nurse (Anaesthesia Focus)

REPORTING TO: Lead Theatre RVN, Head of Nursing Services

START DATE: Autumn 2024

SALARY: £32,000-£36,000 DOE

Company Profile

London Vet Specialists originated as a boutique small animal referral centre in Belsize Park, North London and in May 2024, relocated to a new state-of-the-art site in Hammersmith, West London. The hospital boasts an incredible location on the banks of the river Thames, nestled within the bustling and thriving Hammersmith & Fulham neighbourhood. We now have a complete complement of specialist-led services, including orthopaedic and soft-tissue surgery, internal medicine, ophthalmology, anaesthesia & analgesia, cardiology, dermatology, diagnostic imaging, neurology & emergency and critical care.

Role Overview

The Anaesthesia-Focused RVN will work collaboratively with the Head of Nursing Services (HoNS), Lead Nurses, Clinical Director, and Clinicians across the hospital to ensure the efficient delivery of outstanding patient care within the anaesthesia & analgesia service. Your responsibilities will include:

• Provision of high standards of patient care, preparation for anaesthetic procedures, monitoring of sedation, general anaesthesia and recovery.
• Handling, maintenance & care of equipment, central and arterial line placement, wards nursing and care, surgical nursing support, accurate record keeping & effective communication and teamwork.
• Working enthusiastically with the nursing team to help maintain a happy and efficient working environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide a high and sustainable quality of patient care, primarily within the anaesthesia & analgesia service.
• Demonstrate an excellent work ethic and capability in all nursing duties, including a high level of hygiene and the ability to recognise and undertake relevant actions with regards to infection control.
• Ensure the comfort and safety of patients undergoing investigations and surgery.
• Perform practical techniques such as arterial lines and central lines, allowing advanced monitoring and management of patients undergoing anaesthesia/sedation (in-house training provided as required).
• Provide advanced analgesia techniques under the supervision of the anaesthesia and analgesia clinicians.
• Provide the highest level of monitoring and care to patients recovering from anaesthesia/sedation, in our purpose-built recovery ward.
• Ensure accurate record keeping is undertaken, especially regarding anaesthetic and hospitalisation records in SmartFlow.
• Assist with stock management within your department and co-ordinate with the pharmacy & purchasing assistant.
• Work closely with the Lead Nurses and HoNS to plan for the daily case load and highlight any issues or concerns that may arise.
• Participate in team briefings and meetings to ensure effective and efficient communication.
• Take part in team reflections of incidents and near misses, to continually improve our patient care and safety, including Halo reporting.
• Support the International Society of Feline Medicine (ISFM) cat-friendly standards and Dogs Trust and British Veterinary Behaviour Association (BVBA) dog-friendly standards across the hospital.
• Seek opportunities to maintain competence in all areas of nursing to ensure a strong level of general nursing capabilities are achieved.
• Take part in a range of team committees such as our Sustainability, Culture & Wellbeing or Dog/Cat-Friendly committees.

Benefits

• 5 weeks Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays
• Additional Birthday Leave
• RCVS & VDS Fees Paid
• Enhanced Sickness Pay
• Enhanced Equal Family Leave
• Life Assurance
• Employer Contribution Pension Scheme
• External CPD Funded
• Extensive Free Online Linnaeus CPD Program
• Career Progression Opportunities
• Generous Staff Social Calendar
• Employee Assistance Program
• Eyecare Voucher Scheme
• Free Annual Flu Jab
• Cycle-to-Work Scheme

At Linnaeus, we are committed to supporting the physical and mental health of all our Associates. We have an amazing team of Mental Health First Aiders (MHFA) across our practices and central support office in addition to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available for everyone.

If you would like to apply for this role, please click the Apply Button or for more information, please feel free to reach out directly to our Referral Nursing Talent Acquisition Business Partner - Becca Thompson at Becca.Thompson@linnaeusgroup.co.uk