Veterinary Referral Clinician - Head of Emergency and Critical Care

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We are looking for an experienced Diplomate (ACVECC/ECVECC) to lead our ECC referral service. The hospital is being set up with ECC as a core referral discipline. In addition to ECC referrals direct to the team, your team will also manage the ICU and be supported 24/7 by our dedicated out-of-hours service, in partnership with Vets Now.

This will be an exciting and varied position, where you will balance clinical and leadership responsibilities. You will work alongside an experienced peer group, delivering commercially sustainable services across the hospital. You will also work alongside the wider referral division on the implementation of new processes and ways of working.

Find your purpose in our purpose-built hospital

Blaise is a large-scale, multi-disciplinary, specialist-led referral hospital which encompasses the culture and values we pride ourselves on at IVC Evidensia. Blaise has joined our extensive referral network, which now consists of over 100 referral sites across the UK & Ireland.

The hospital is one of the largest in the UK at over 36,000 sq ft, with the capacity to treat up to 10,000 pets per year. From the site we provide specialist led multi-discipline veterinary referrals and a 24-hour emergency care service for pet owners across the Midlands. The site has easy access from the A38 through Longbridge and is part of the West Longbridge regeneration project.

Shape the future of ECC in Blaise

Your duties in Blaise will include, but not be limited to -

*Being an advocate of the hospital and overall IVC Evidensia Referral Network, engaging with potential candidates through networking and recruitment events to complement our recruitment efforts.

*Being an ambassador for IVC Evidensia Values and embedding our company culture, ensuring co-operation and collaboration between the services.

*Develop a collaborative culture within your discipline, harnessing individual expertise and experience to ensure a motivated and productive team.

*Regular meetings with all Heads of Service and Clinical Nurse Manager to ensure that clinical standards are being maintained and group policies and procedures are being adhered to.

*Work with the Senior Nursing team to deliver a cohesive and client focused service where we are united to provide a high standard of client and patient care across a 24/7 operation.

*Be proactive in spotting opportunities to drive performance, growth and efficiencies across the referral service.

Role requirements

*MRCVS or Eligible

*DACVECC or DECVECC

Because Our Employees Matter

We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business and investing in our people, teams and sites is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from -

Work-life balance

*7.2 weeks inclusive of bank holidays

*Your birthday as a paid day off.

*Welcome bonus of £15,000

Wellbeing

*Private Medical Insurance.

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

*Cycle to Work scheme.

*Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing.

*Non-accidental injury support.

Development

*Clinical and Leadership CPD allowance of £5000 with 10 days (FTE)

*Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy.

*Access to Vetlexicon - our online encyclopaedia provider,

*Infection, Prevention and Control Programme.

*Quality Improvement Programme.

Professional Memberships

*VDS cover.

*RCVS fees.

Additional

*Pawsome Benefits - reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100's of retailers.

*Pension - 5% Employee/3% Employer.

*Discounted staff pet care

*Relocation allowance of up to £5000

As a BAME and LGBTQ+ inclusive employer, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.

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Competitive Package