Hear it from one of our PRP nurses |
About THE PRP |
In addition to the clinical experience and training you'll receive, you are also required to attend Professional Development Days (PDDs), which will be a mixture of in person and remote days, that will enhance your career growth. These days will cover the following topics:
- Communication training
- Quality Improvement (QI) Skills
- Human Factors and Patient Safety
- Career progression
- Professional wellbeing
By attending these sessions, you'll gain valuable skills that will take your nursing career to the next level.
EXPLORE OUR REFERRAL HOSPITALS
Explore the map below to learn more about our referral centres running the programme this year (subject to availability).
WHY JOIN LINNAEUS…
Linnaeus offers a comprehensive package to all its employees, including a competitive starting salary, generous allocation of annual leave, and an employee assistance programme.
In addition, you'll have access to our employee benefits package, providing you with the support you need to succeed. A generous CPD budget and extra days to complete CPD are also available.
Our goal is for our newly qualified nurses to become fully integrated referral team members who can confidently perform all referral nursing tasks, contribute to QI initiatives and be a key member of the nursing team..
MEET THE TEAM
Sophie Venables RVN BSc (Hons)
Cohorts Lead
Throughout Sophie's career, she has worked as a Registered Veterinary Nurse in several clinical settings, including primary care, charity, and referral hospitals.
Her passion for education and the development of veterinary nurses has always been at the forefront of her roles. In January 2020, Sophie joined Linnaeus as the Veterinary Nursing Post Registration Programme Manager, where she played a vital role in the development and implementation of the Post Registration Programme.
Her current role as Cohorts Lead sees her overseeing the support of all early careers nurses and vets, as well as interns and residents. This oversight brings cohesion to our cohort programmes and allows for true collaboration within our hospitals and the wider team.
Sophie has a soft spot for goats, owls, and walking her two dogs (when they're well-behaved). She's also a fan of cold-water swimming!
Cath Dean RVN BSc (Hons)
Post Registration Programme Manager
With a background in referral nursing, Cath has brought invaluable expertise to the PRP team as our Post Registration Programme Manager since September 2020.
She is devoted to helping newly qualified nurses begin their journey in referral practices. One of her favourite aspects of her job is getting to know PRP nurses personally and observing their growth over time.
When she's not busy at work, Cath enjoys the outdoors with activities like walking, paddleboarding and enjoying time with her family.
WE'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU
To learn more about this exciting opportunity or for a confidential conversation, please email us at [email protected].