Part Time Registered Veterinary Nurse - Patient Coordinator FTC

Kernow Vet Group; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A veterinary group in the UK is looking for a Part Time Registered Veterinary Nurse - Patient Coordinator on a fixed-term contract. This role involves ensuring seamless client communication, managing patient care, and collaborating with the clinical team. The ideal candidate will have current RCVS registration and excellent interpersonal skills. Benefits include competitive pay, annual leave, and professional development opportunities. This position is part-time, requiring 22 hours of work per week.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme

Discounted pet care

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience within a referral setting is advantageous but not essential.
• Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be proactive, enthusiastic, and a team player.

Responsibilities

• Provide consistent client communication throughout pet’s journey.
• Manage patient admissions and discharges.
• Oversee inpatient care coordination.
• Act as a link between clients, clinicians, and administration.

Skills

Client Communication

Patient Care

Team Collaboration

Clinical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Qualified RVN with current RCVS registration

Job description

Part Time Registered Veterinary Nurse - Patient Coordinator FTC

We are delighted to open applications for 2 part time Patient Coordinators (RVN) to join our team at Hamilton Specialist Referrals on a 6 month fixed-term contract basis. Our successful candidates will work collaboratively within our clinical nursing team, as well as acting as a point of contact for our clients.

Coordinating a seamless client experience

Join our nursing team at Hamilton Specialist Referrals as a Patient Coordinator, where you’ll play a crucial role in delivering exceptional client service and seamless patient care coordination. From admission to discharge, you’ll be the central liaison, ensuring clear, compassionate communication with clients and working closely with clinicians and the Clinical Administration team. Clinically, you will be based predominantly within our Wards team, providing high standards of care to a range of complex referral cases.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Client Communication: Provide a consistent and client-focused experience by keeping clients informed throughout their pet’s journey, addressing questions, providing guidance on care plans.

Patient Care: Oversee patient admissions and discharges, and manage inpatient care coordination whilst working clinically as a key part of our wards team. This will include I/V catheter placement, blood sampling, TPR & BP assessment, sedation/recoveries and nurse consults.

Team Collaboration: Act as a pivotal link between clients, clinicians, and the Clinical Administration team to maintain clear and effective communication, supporting the best possible patient outcomes.

Supporting you in your new role

• Experience within a referral setting is advantageous but not essential.
• We are also proud to offer central support via IVC Evidensia’s ‘Introduction to Referral Nursing’ training modules, specifically designed for RVNs moving from first opinion to referral.
• To be successful you will be a proactive, enthusiastic and approachable person who is not only a great team player, but can also use their own initiative and self-motivate.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and experience of client liaison.
• You must be a qualified RVN with current RCVS registration.

Joining a team, you are proud to be a part of

Situated just outside of High Wycombe (J4, M40) Buckinghamshire, we deliver world-class exemplary clinical services, with a clear focus on the people that make that a reality. By nurturing our workforce we are able to offer the very best services to the pets entrusted into our care as well as to their owners.

Hamilton Specialist Referrals was born of the belief that there is room for a new wave of veterinary excellence across the UK. There is a strong focus on providing a personal and reassuring client experience from first contact through to discharge. Excellent clinical care delivered in a friendly and supportive manner to referring vets, is paramount to the team. The hospital is operational 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and is able to offer the most advanced treatment options available for orthopaedic, neurology, soft tissue, oncology, and internal medicine cases. We have a dedicated Imaging suite, which includes a 16-slice CT scanner, 1.5 Tesla MRI, fluoroscopy, separate radiography and ultrasound room.

Our core ethos here at HSR is based on appreciation of our staff. Curating and developing a friendly, close-knit team is an central part of our working environment. Further qualifications and certificates are encouraged and fully supported as we feel strongly about our employees' right to enjoy work and develop rewarding careers. We have a dedicated team of Specialists, Referral clinicians, RVNs and

Working Pattern

This is a part time position on a fixed term contract basis. The role is 22hrs/week over 2 days, Monday & Friday each week (07:30-19:30) with occasional flexibility required in line with staffing and business levels.

Because our employees matter

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

Work-life balance

• 6.6 weeks annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Private medical insurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing

Development

• Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
• Access to Vetlexicon – our online encyclopaedia provider
• All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
• 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

Hamilton Specialist Referrals

Cressex Business Park, Unit 5, Halifax Road, High Wycombe, HP12 3SD, United Kingdom

At IVC Evidensia we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, 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.

Any questions before applying?

Speak to Helen Paddison from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.