Twilight Patient Care Assistant

Job Title: Twilight Patient Care Assistant
Salary: £12.33 per hour
Location: Wicstun, Market Weighton
Job Type: Permanent, part-time
Hours: 18.66 hours per week; 5pm – 2am; 7 nights on, 14 nights off on a rolling rota (inc. bank holidays and weekends)

Our emergency out of hours team is looking for a Patient Care Assistant to join the team. The role would suit an enthusiastic and motivated individual who has a keen interest in working with animals. The role would be a 8-hour shift (5pm-2am) on a 7 on 14 off rolling rota and this includes bank holidays and weekends.  

As a Patient Care Assistant, you will be always supported by an experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse and a Night Patient Care Assistant. This position is a vital role for the smooth running of our hospital and ensuring the very best care is provided to our patients. You will work with both the day and night teams to provide continuity of care to all in patients. 

Duties will include (but not limited to): 

• Cleaning, disinfection and preparation of patient accommodation. 

• Actively maintain the hospital and follow infection control procedures. This will include sterilising and deep cleaning among other duties.

• Assist with reception and client care, including answering the telephone, dealing with enquiries, booking procedures and taking payments.

• Assist Veterinary Surgeons, Veterinary Nurses, and support staff where and when required.

• Work and communicate effectively with colleagues and clients. Demonstrate the ability to be reliable, adaptable, understanding and empathetic.

In summer 2020 we opened our 24 hours hospital facility in Market Weighton and are very proud of the service we provide. We have a dedicated rehabilitation suite, imaging suite, 3 theatres and dog and cat only consult rooms, dedicated wards, and clinics (as well as much more!). You can take a virtual tour to check out our hospital here: https://www.wicstunvetgroup.co.uk/take-our-virtual-tour/ 

 We’re progressive, supportive, and keen to develop our people to ensure that we provide our patients and clients with the very best care and service.  

Benefits: 

• 25 days annual leave plus Birthday Day (non-contractual) pro rata and annualised

• Life assurance 4 x salary

• Pension Scheme 3% employer, 5% employee contributions Salary Sacrifice

• Enhanced Sick Pay

• Enhanced Family Leave

• E-cars Salary Sacrifice (perm only)

• Cycle to Work Scheme Salary Sacrifice (perm only)

• Refer a Friend

• Pet Insurance Discount

• Discount Platform – Benefits Hub

• Reduced Gym Membership (Pure Gym)

• Associate Assistance Programme

• Eye Care Scheme

• Headspace

• Annual Flu Voucher

Interested? If you would like to apply for this role, please click ‘Apply’ at the top of the page. Or, for any questions, please contact sofia.thackray@linnaeusgroup.co.uk