Hamilton Specialist Referrals are seeking a HDU & Wards Nurse to become an integral part of our passionate, friendly team. If you are looking to take the next step in your career, and develop valuable clinical skills and experience, we would love to hear from you.

About this role

We are seeking a confident HDU & Wards Nurse to join our referral hospital and provide support to our team within our inpatient services. This position is ideal for an RVN with strong clinical experience in high-dependency and ward-based nursing who enjoys providing hands on clinical care in a fast-paced referral environment.

Your role will focus on the recovery and ongoing care of hospitalised patients. You’ll collaborate closely with the veterinary team to maintain the highest standards of nursing care. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and takes pride in positively impacting the wellbeing of our patients.

Who we are looking for...

Registered Veterinary Nurse (RCVS)

Experience working within a referral, busy primary care or out of hours hospital, including HDU or inpatient ward settings

Confident communicator with the ability to liaise effectively with clinicians, coordinators and multidisciplinary teams

Organised, calm and adaptable, with strong situational awareness

Passionate about delivering gold-standard patient care and supporting team wellbeing

Work with an advanced caseload and state of the art facilities

Situated just outside of High Wycombe (J4, M40) Buckinghamshire, we deliver world-class exemplary clinical services, with a clear focus on the people that make that a reality. By nurturing our workforce we are able to offer the very best services to the pets entrusted into our care as well as to their owners.

Hamilton Specialist Referrals was born of the belief that there is room for a new wave of veterinary excellence across the UK. There is a strong focus on providing a personal and reassuring client experience from first contact through to discharge. Excellent clinical care delivered in a friendly and supportive manner to referring vets, is paramount to the team. The hospital is operational 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and is able to offer the most advanced treatment options available for orthopaedic, neurology, soft tissue, and internal medicine cases.

Curating and developing a friendly, close-knit team is a central part of our working environment. Further qualifications and certificates are encouraged and fully supported as we feel strongly about our employees' right to enjoy work and develop rewarding careers. We have a dedicated team of Specialists, RVNs, and a fantastic support teams.

Working Pattern

This is a full time position across a 4 day working week, between the hours of 07:00 and 20:30 on a rota basis. There is a 1 in 6 weekend rota (Saturday and Sunday), and you would ordinarily work 1-2 bank holidays per year. 

Because our employees matter

We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary of up to £34,000 DOE you will benefit from:

Work-life balance

6.6 weeks annual leave inclusive of bank holidays

Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service

Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday

Wellbeing

Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay

Private medical insurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing

Development

CPD allowance 

Certificate support

Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy

Access to Vetlexicon – our online encyclopaedia provider

All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding

Infection Prevention and Control Programme

Quality Improvement Programme

Professional memberships

VDS cover

RCVS fees

Additional

Relocation allowance

Pawsome Benefits – reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers

Pension – 5% Employee/3% Employer

*Discounted staff pet care