Trainee Nurse Apprenticeship

Reception skills and client communication High level disinfection or clinic organisation with stock control and daily cleans of the wards and equipment Take part in patient husbandry from walking, feeding, cleaning bedding, grooming and administering medications Patient handling for a variety of species Sedation and general anaesthesia monitoring Patient recovery Laboratory work on a variety of internal machines Learn to take bloods and place IVs Learn to position for radiographs Witness and assist in referral surgeries alongside diplomats and certificate holders Conduct nursing consults when required We encourage our nurses to be practical and hands-on, learning skills to enable blood taking, IV placements and radiograph positioning so they can support the vets in patient care and be part of the process to improving patients' lives!

Training:
The apprenticeship will join a day release programme where one day a week they attend college (in person or remotely) alongside their full-time job, the remaining 4 days a week 1:3 Saturdays with shifts between 9:00am-5:00pm No Sunday hours

Training Outcome:
Full time employment position with outcome to continue employment after the 2.5-3 year course duration and progress your career further. Once qualified, there are plenty of opportunities to progress, whether that’s with certificates in particular fields, becoming a senior nurse and mentoring new apprenticeship or pathway to more managerial positions.

Employer Description:
At Voo vets we strive to enable nurses to be the best version of themselves and we value the support veterinary nurses can bring to the table! Experience multitude of sectors in Veterinary nursing through rotations of work within our hospital, referral surgical team and primary team.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday (with day release at college) 1:3 Saturdays. Between 33-40 hours a week, depending on the needs of the worker and business. Shift patterns may vary, but a normal shift structure is a mixture of earlies (8:30-17:15) and lates (10:15-19:00).

Skills:
Multitasking,Eagerness to learn,Work well in group settings,Work well on own