Hospital Assistant

Are you looking to work on the frontline of an organisation that ends cruelty, promotes kindness and alleviates suffering to animals?

We are currently recruiting for 3x Hospital Assistants at our greater Manchester Animal Hospital to carry out nursing duties according to the standards and policies laid down by the RSPCA and RCVS, contributing to high quality animal care and building good staff relationships.

The greater Manchester Animal Hospital is located in Salford, Manchester and has good rail and bus connections. Our expert team provide life saving veterinary care to thousands of animals rescued by RSPCA frontline officers. They also provide vital support to rescued animals being cared for at RSPCA centres.

The hospital works directly to help animals most in need by supporting the work of the RSPCA's Inspectors, animal centres and branches providing essential veterinary care around the clock.

Here's some of the key work that you will be doing...

• Undertake nursing duties including theatre, ward, and euthanasia duties as directed
• Undertake general cleaning duties throughout the hospital including equipment, animal quarters and premises
• Maintain up to date and accurate clinical records for every animal that comes into the hospital. This includes completing a hospital sheet with names and details, records of health and occurrences of medication.
• Dispense drugs in accordance with professional guidelines and hospital rules
• Monitor and restock consulting rooms and surgeries as directed by the staff nurses
• Carry out telephone and general reception duties on a roster basis as required
• Take accurate payments from clients for veterinary services received at the time of consultation in line with RSPCA policy
• Ensure that all clients of the hospital receive accurate itemised bills at the time of treatment and keep full records of these
• Undertake any other duties as may be directed from time to time by the Hospital Director
• Undertake continuing professional and personal development associated with the role

What we are looking for in you...

Essential

• GCSE Grade C or equivalent in Maths, English, and a Science, or Key Skills level 2
• Previous experience of animal care work
• Self motivated to work independently without constant supervision for routine tasks.
• Ability to work a variety of shifts and hours.

Desirable

• NVQ Level 2 in Animal Care or equivalent
• Understanding of animal welfare issues
• Desire to train to become and Veterinary Nurse.

Our Values

* We are compassionate * We are inspirational * We are committed * We are expert * We act with integrity *

Why work for the RSPCA?

It's an exciting time to join us in the decade of our bicentenary as we focus on our Strategy to 2030. The RSPCA works 365 days a year, rescuing all animals of all types from abuse, neglect, and injury.

Benefits:

• Great Annual Leave benefits - 25 days annual leave on entry rising after 5 years
• Additional Society day around Christmas.
• Generous pension scheme
• Associated life assurance and group income protection scheme
• Access to private healthcare scheme
• Employee assistance programme.
• Flexibility in Hours - We understand the importance of work-life balance
• Family friendly policies
• Dog friendly offices!

How to apply

To make an application please visit our career's site by using the following link:

https://jobs.rspca.org.uk/jobs/vacancy/hospital-assistant-0589-greater-manchester-animal-hospital/607/description/

Please note we are unable to accept applications via Indeed - please use the link above.

We review applications as they are received, so early submissions are highly encouraged. We reserve the right to close this advert once sufficient applications have been screened and progressed.

All online information and documents are available in alternative formats, including Braille and large font, upon request from the Resourcing team.

We strongly believe in being an innovative, diverse, and inclusive organisation and recognise that diversity in all of our people will help achieve that purpose and our mission more effectively. We actively encourage and seek applications from a wide diversity of candidates and in particular welcome applications from minority ethnic, black, and candidates with disabilities, who are currently under-represented at the RSPCA.

Please note we are not accepting unsolicited CVs from agencies or seeking support for this opportunity.

Ending cruelty, promoting kindness and alleviating suffering to animals.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £18,018.00-£19,953.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• Sick pay

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 10/07/2023