Specialist Veterinary Nurse - Cardiology [Maternity Cover]

Maternity cover: This post is fixed-term for 12 months or the return of the post holder, whichever is the earlier. We have an exciting opportunity for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our expanding nursing team at the Queen's Veterinary School Hospital as a Specialist Nurse working with as part of the Cardiology team. The Cardiology service is a key part of our multidisciplinary referral hospital, and requires close communication with the other clinical services. There is a busy and variable caseload, which will require you to be adaptable, be an excellent communicator and have the ability to work well under pressure. The successful applicant will be involved in specialist Cardiology consultations, diagnostic investigations (e.g. echocardiograms and ECG Holter analysis), minimally invasive cardiac procedures (e.g. pacemaker implantation) and inpatient management as well as clinical research. They will also be involved on our Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Clinic. We are seeking an individual with a passion for nursing and problem-solving, and the ability to communicate with all levels of staff, students and clients. The ability to work on your own initiative with minimal supervision is essential. In return, we offer an encouraging and nurturing environment and have a dedicated team of clinicians and nurses who are committed to providing the best care for our patients.   Informal enquiries about this role, please contact Mr Jose Novo Matos by email on: jms330@cam.ac.uk Further particulars for the role and information about the Department are available here:  www.vet.cam.ac.uk Interviews will be held on Thursday 7th March 2024 Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a health assessment. Please quote reference PP40532 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy. The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society. The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.