12-Month Fixed-Term Contract (Maternity Cover) | Potential for a Permanent Opportunity | Job Share Considered
No OOH | No Sundays | No Bank Holidays | Up to £28,000 DOE
Are you a Registered Veterinary Nurse looking for a role that offers a varied caseload, a supportive team, and excellent work‑life balance?
We have an exciting opportunity to join our experienced nursing team on a 12-month fixed‑term contract covering maternity leave, with the possibility of a permanent position at the end of the contract for the right candidate. We're also happy to consider job‑share applications, making this a great opportunity for nurses seeking greater flexibility.
Based across our hospital in Kirk Sandall and branch practice in Carcroft, you'll enjoy a varied role encompassing consulting, inpatient care, theatre, preparation, and nursing support.
At Arundell, you'll become part of a friendly, highly skilled team that is passionate about delivering exceptional patient care. You'll work alongside certificate holders in:
- Surgery
- Internal Medicine
As a nurse training practice, we are committed to developing our people and supporting professional growth. Our facilities include:
- Laparoscopic equipment
- Advanced surgical services including laparoscopy and orthopaedics
This allows us to offer a diverse and interesting caseload while maintaining the highest standards of care for our patients and clients.
Job Details
- 12‑month fixed‑term contract (maternity cover)
- Potential for a permanent role following the contract
- Full‑time: 4 x 10‑hour shifts per week (unpaid lunch break)
- Job‑share applications welcomed
- Working across our Kirk Sandall hospital and Carcroft branch
- 1 in 6 Saturdays (8:00am – 12:30pm)
Enjoy a Genuine Work‑Life Balance
- No out‑of‑hours responsibilities
- No Sundays
- No bank holiday working
- VetsNow provides OOH cover, meaning our inpatients remain on‑site without requiring our nursing team to be on‑call
Salary
Up to £28,000 depending on experience
Location
Located just north of Doncaster, our practice is well positioned with excellent transport links via the A1, M18 and M62. Doncaster offers a wide range of amenities including shopping, restaurants, markets and the famous Doncaster Racecourse, while the railway station provides regular mainline services across the UK.
Benefits (pro rata)
- £600 CPD allowance per annum
- Health Cash Plan - wide ranging contributions for health and wellbeing treatments - from dentistry to sports massage
- RCVS Membership paid
- One other membership subscription
- VDS cover
- Enhanced paternity, maternity, adoption, shared parental leave and surrogacy pay
- Discounted veterinary fees
- My Perks – offers, discounts and cashback on shopping, travel, entertainment and much more
- CPD/training support
- Company sick pay
- Annual pay reviews
- Focus on employee wellbeing
- Career progression opportunities
So, if this sounds like a team you’d like to be part of, please apply today!
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