Job Description

Our Mandeville Hospital in Northolt has the opportunity for an RVN to jump into a hospital role, and these do not come up often in Mandeville as they have a very established team, so if you want it...move quickly!

About your new role!

This role will suit an RVN or soon to qualify student who thrives in a fast-paced hospital environment, enjoys all areas of hospital nursing and prides themselves in providing the highest standard of patient care.


As a hospital RVN you will also help guide trainee nurses in their journeys to becoming RVNs, and ensure the high clinical standards in consult, ward and theatre are being maintained, as well as being able to develop your own skills for future progression.


As well as the large clinical team around you, and integral front of house team for client care support, you will be fully supported by the hospitals nursing team, deputy head nurse, head nurse, head vet and hospital manager.

As a hospital RVN some of your duties will include:

Carry out acting weekend Charge Nurse duties, as directed. Advise clients of post-operative discharge instructions, verbally and with print-outs and appropriate literature as directed. Ensure that correct medications are provided. Record details in clinical histories of any conversations with clients regarding fees, treatment options or anything related to patient care. Ensure equipment is cleaned, packed, sterilised and stored correctly when not in use. Carry out duties in accordance with shift guidance notes. Complete and maintain accurate records of hospitalised patients. Assist veterinary surgeons in theatre, with inpatient examinations and procedures and during consultations, as and when required. Maintain a respectful and collaborative team environment Maintain a high standard of cleanliness and tidiness, using standard operating procedures (SOPs) in all areas.

Mandeville Veterinary Hospital and its surrounding clinics provide an excellent first opinion, emergency, critical care, and referral service and work to the highest clinical standards. As a result, you will have the opportunity to nurse a wide range of patients and conditions.
There is state of the art diagnostic support at the hospital with a new CT scanner, a diploma holder in imaging providing our CT and ultrasound service, a strong medical team, and experienced surgeons routinely conducting advanced orthopaedic, soft tissue, and minimally invasive surgery during the day.

This is a full-time position, including a 1:5 weekend rotation with TOIL and 2 bank holidays per year.

There are no on-call requirements for this position.

The location of Mandeville itself could not be more ideal for those relying on public transport, as Northolt station on the Central Line is a mere 6-minute walk away. If you are not already au fait with the area, the central line takes you all the way from West London, through to East London such as Liverpool Street, and at the end of the line are beautiful rural Essex towns such as Theydon Bois and Epping.


In a nutshell....if you have a passion for hospital nursing, want to develop your ECC skills or utilise those you already have, and work among an amazing team and state-of-the-art facilities then get applying now!

Now lets delve into the nitty gritty, here is what we offer you:

Our full-time RVN salary band is

32,000 to 35,000

depending on experience allowing room for growth and development within the role.

A little snippet of the benefits you will receive as a Goddard RVN:

6.6 weeks annual leave including bank holidays CPD budget every year plus up to 2 days' paid CPD leave Paid lunch breaks The opportunity to join our private medical healthcare scheme at a reduced rate, plus medical cashback incentives

If you can see yourself in this role press apply now, and within 60 seconds your application will be with our recruitment manager Rose. Alternatively, please feel free to email Rose directly at rstanton@goddardvetgroup.co.uk for any other queries or to simply arrange a call and have a chat about other opportunities!