Neurology & Surgery Patient Care Assistant

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team of Patient Care Assistants working alongside our Neurology and Surgery ward nursing teams. The successful candidate will be integral to our dynamic and dedicated team of vets, nurses and students who have a passion for patient care. The post would suit a friendly team player who is hardworking, caring, and enthusiastic.  Previous experience in an animal care environment is essential. The role will involve maintaining infection control standards, patient handling, walking, grooming and feeding. In addition to this, you will have the opportunity to be assist in our hydrotherapy service. This is a full-time position working a mixture of shift patterns, 35 hours per week with 1:4 weekends. Full training and ongoing support will be provided. We offer a generous reward and benefits package including:

• Competitive and attractive pension package
• Generous 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays and concessionary days)
• Access to free in-house CPD 
• On site café and restaurant 
• Free membership to the 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
• Electric Car Lease
• A range of family friendly policies, including adoption, maternity and paternity pay and leave

For further information please contact Holly Smith, Head Neurology RVN: View email address on jobs.rvc.ac.uk

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We promote equality of opportunity and diversity within the workplace and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.