We have an exciting opportunity for an RVN keen to develop their nursing career caring for Surgery Ward patients in a friendly multidisciplinary referral hospital. Working as part of a team of specialist clinicians, residents, interns, RVNs and Patient Care Assistants you will be involved in a range of interesting and challenging cases.

This position is ideal for an RVN keen to develop their nursing career and specialise in surgical nursing. You can expect hands on nursing of various surgical conditions covering Orthopaedic, Soft Tissue and Ophthalmology patients in the ward area. In addition, you will be involved in assisting the physiotherapy team with postoperative rehabilitation of Orthopaedic patients.

Referral nursing experience is not required as full specialist training and support will be provided. 

This position is part time working 21 hours per week, Mon-Wed 3pm-11pm with some weekends and occasional night work.

We offer a generous reward package and benefits including:

Competitive and attractive pension package

Generous 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)

Access to free in-house CPD and funded external CPD

A range of family friendly policies, including adoption, maternity and paternity pay and leave

On site café and restaurant 

Free membership to the newly built Fitness and Wellbeing Centre located on site (gym, badminton, climbing wall, Zumba, yoga and Pilates classes included)

Cycle to work scheme

Free mini-bus service to and from Potters Bar station and Hawkshead Campus

For further information before applying please contact Sam Moors, Head Surgery Ward RVN on smoors@rvc.ac.uk