Theatre Registered Veterinary Nurse
WhatsApp Inc., Ilford, Greater London
Theatre Registered Veterinary Nurse
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WhatsApp Inc., Ilford, Greater London
- Full time
- Temporary
- Onsite working
Posted 1 week ago, 28 Oct | Get your application in now before you're too late!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
Job ref: 976889dbfc2f4e73ae4a8c491babde23
Location ref: Ilford, Greater London
Full Job Description
Registered Veterinary Nurse who thrives in a surgical environment and enjoys working as part of a large multidisciplinary team. The successful candidate will take responsibility for the day-to-day management and efficiency of the hospital's four operating theatres, ensuring the highest standards of patient care, safety, and clinical excellence are maintained., The Senior Theatre Registered Veterinary Nurse will play an integral role in maintaining theatre standards and supporting the wider nursing team. Responsibilities will include:
- Conducting general anaesthesia (GA) sheet audits
- Completing pre-GA checklist audits
- Delivering GA and theatre training to colleagues
- Maintaining and updating theatre set-up folders
- Ensuring surgical kits are correctly maintained and equipment training is delivered
- Organising and coordinating the daily theatre schedule
- Troubleshooting anaesthesia and theatre-related issues
- Managing the ordering of medical air
- Maintaining surgical stock levels and supplies
- Providing ventilator and ethylene oxide training
- Developing and maintaining theatre standard operating procedures (SOPs)
- Delivering endoscope training and overseeing scope maintenance
- Supporting the team through in-house CPD sessions
- Attending and contributing to leadership meetings
- Supporting Charge Nurse cover when required, Deputy Head Nurses, a Head Nurse, Head Vet, and Hospital Manager, ensuring strong mentorship and guidance throughout the role.
Applications are welcomed from experienced RVNs with strong theatre experience, as well as ambitious nurses looking to take the next step into leadership. Previous senior experience is not essential for candidates who demonstrate a genuine enthusiasm for theatre nursing, excellent organisational skills, and a desire to develop within a theatre lead role., Registered Veterinary Nurse with strong theatre experience who is looking to further develop leadership skills in a supportive hospital environment. It represents an excellent stepping stone for an RVN seeking progression into future senior nursing or leadership roles.
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1:6 weekend rotation with time off in lieu (TOIL)