JOB DESCRIPTION

This form summarises the purpose of the job and lists its key tasks.It may be varied from time to time at the discretion of the College in consultation with the post holder.

Job Title: Veterinary Nurse Clinical Educator/Senior Emergency and Critical Care RVN

Job ref no: CSS-0154-13

Grade: 5 Department: Clinical Science and Services

Accountable to: Head ECC RVN/Professor of Veterinary Nursing

Responsible for: Emergency and Critical Care Clinical Support Team

Job summary:To contribute to the delivery and assessment of the RVC’s portfolio of Veterinary Nursing Programmes (20%).To join a team of Emergency and Critical Care RVNs working within a multidisciplinary referral hospital (80%).To assist the Head Emergency and Critical Care RVN with the management and day to day running of all aspects of activity within the ECC Clinical support team.To assist the Head ECC RVN with the management of the ECC Clinical support team.Provide supervision and guidance for ECC team members and students during all shifts including day, nights and weekends in the ECC area of the QMHA.Provide excellent nursing care for all in patients in the Queen Mother Hospital for Animals.Instruct and supervise veterinary students and student nurses performing clinical and nursing tasks.Ensure all activities within the ECC areas comply with relevant legislation and college procedural requirements.Assist clinicians with procedures undertaken within the relevant specialisation.

Competency:Teaching and Learning SupportKey tasks:Contribute to the delivery and assessment of the RVC’s portfolio of veterinary nursing programmes (including FdSc, BSc, Graduate Diploma).Give practical support to veterinary and veterinary nursing students as requested to ensure students gain relevant experience from their rotation in the QMHA.Ensure the area worked supports a positive learning experience for all students in the QMHA.Provide feedback on SVN reflective blogs.Design and deliver theory and practical teaching to the RVC’s veterinary nursing students.Design and deliver assessment activities associated with theoretical and practical elements of the Veterinary Nursing courses.Act as a Deputy Module Leader as required.Be a clinical tutor and support veterinary nursing undergraduates during their time on the course.Competency:CommunicationKey tasks:Effectively communicate with clinical colleagues, the veterinary nursing school team members and students using a range of methods.Demonstrate a high level of inter-personal skills when engaging with other individuals in the RVC or

contributors to shared programmes.Generate well written reports when required.Communicate a positive image of the RVC and services at all times.Ability to use tact and discretion when working with sensitive and personal issues.Give and seek constructive feedback.React appropriately to requests for advice and information.Proficiency in computer literacy including Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook and RVC Virtual Learning Environment.Provide clear and concise verbal and written instructions to key members of the teams on a day to day basis.Provide clear and accurate information on patient records (electronic and hard copy) and other documents to ensure compliance and continuity of outstanding patient care.Provide clear verbal communication, both face to face and on the telephone to pet owners , veterinary students, veterinary surgeons and other colleagues both within the immediate team and the College.Competency:Teamwork and MotivationKey tasks:Consistently demonstrate by example the RVC’s core purposes, vision, mission and values of pride, passion, professionalism, compassion and care in all matters, and to all RVC colleagues, students, collaborators and visitors.By positive example, respect and demonstrate the RVC’s core values of selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty, trust, respect and leadership.Demonstrate full engagement and commitment to deliver effective and quality practical teaching.Contribute to VN student selection interviews.Engage in regular team meetings, being receptive to diverse viewpoints and promoting inclusivity.Promote and practice equal opportunities in accordance with the College’s Equality Strategy.Ability to self-motivate and motivate others as part of a team.Lead by example, actively promoting positive and effective collaboration.Maintain a flexible approach to working in a changing environment.Competency:Liaison and NetworkingKey tasks:Contribute to the positive advancement of relationships between the College and other veterinary nursing organizations.Take part in College and external activities and events as required, using them as opportunities to communicate, learn from and share information.Competency:Knowledge and ExperienceKey tasks:Undertake personal continuing professional development in order to maintain RVN status and keep up to date with current best practice in practical teaching and clinical veterinary nursing.An experienced qualified RCVS registered veterinary nurse with experience of working in a busy teaching hospital environment.Provide excellent nursing care to both patients and clients, reporting any concerns over compromised care using the appropriate systems.Competency:Work EnvironmentKey tasks:Respecting and maintaining all equipment and facilities of the College in area of responsibility.To assist in maintaining a safe working environment by:

Attending basic and specialist health and safety training, as required Following local procedures for safe working practices and the College’s Health and Safety Policy

Competency:Service deliveryKey tasks:Provide the highest standard of nursing care for all patients in the QMHA on a Rota basis, working various shifts as required, including weekend and night shifts.Maintain the highest standards of infection control in all areas of the QMHA.React appropriately to requests for advice or information.Be responsible and accountable for all drug preparation, administration and allocation in area worked.Carry out all necessary regular checks on clinical equipment and report any faults/repairs immediately to line manager.Attend and contribute to patient round meetings to ensure a full understanding of care required and to liaise with clinicians on patient status.Ensure all stock levels of consumables are appropriately maintained.Flexibility: to deliver services effectively, a degree of flexibility is needed, and the post holder may be required to perform work not specifically referred to above.