Oncology Intern

Job Title: Oncology Intern

Salary: £38,100

Location: Stockton-on-Tees, Durham

Job Type: Fixed term for 12 months

Hours: 40 hours, 5-day week comprising 1:3 weekends and 1:6 late shifts

Are you a confident veterinarian looking to further your clinical knowledge in Oncology?

We have an exciting opportunity to join the team as their Oncology intern on a 12-month fixed-term contract.

Why join us?

The oncology intern position offers the candidate the opportunity to improve their experience and knowledge in the management of small animal oncology patients through working with a friendly team in this busy referral clinic. Wear Referrals has a new and rapidly growing Oncology service, and this is an exciting time to join the team. The oncology team comprises two European Specialists and a resident in medical oncology supported by a team of dedicated oncology nurses. The team and facilities are growing and evolving and a flexible approach to work is required. The internship is the ideal next step for those considering a career in oncology, and mentorship to achieve this goal will be provided.

The team

Wear Referrals (part of Linnaeus Veterinary Limited, owned by Mars) is a multi-disciplinary, specialist veterinary referral hospital in the North East of England, close to the historic university city of Durham, the thriving city of Newcastle, and set between the north east coast and the Pennines. The hospital is also within easy reach of the Yorkshire Dales, the Lake District and Scotland.

Our hospital facilities include a dedicated ICU staffed 24 hours a day, spacious wards with walk-in kennels, in-house 1.5T Siemens Magnetom Essenza MRI, 16 slice Siemens Somatom Emotion helical CT, digital radiography, digital fluoroscopy, a Samsung RS85 ultrasound system and Arthrex / Karl Storz Laparoscopic/thoracoscopic and arthroscopic imaging systems.

We encourage an evidence-based multi-disciplinary approach, supporting a process of continuous learning and a collegiate atmosphere. We have an active internship programme and are expanding our residency programmes, with current residents in Surgery, Internal Medicine and Oncology. Our extensive clinical caseload provides an interesting variety of cases and supports ongoing clinical research that is actively encouraged and supported. Linnaeus Veterinary Limited facilitates a highly collaborative approach between their hospitals and colleagues.

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What we’re looking for

You will:

Be highly motivated, proactive and passionate about delivering clinical excellence, with excellent social and clinical skills.

Currently completing a Rotating Internship at a Referral Hospital.

Have an excellent command of written and spoken English

Maintain a professional and caring approach in all aspects of your work

Provide evidence of your Right to Work in the UK

Undergraduate Veterinary Degree

RCVS current membership

Previous experience of clinical cases

Competent in the use of Microsoft office and clinical systems for email, producing letters and reports, recording accurate patient records, etc.

What we offer

5 weeks holiday + bank holidays + Birthday Leave

RCVS & VDS fees paid

External CPD funded

Extensive free online Linnaeus CPD program

Career progression opportunities

Staff discount schemes

Life Assurance

Enhanced equal family leave

Employer contribution pension scheme

Wellness program including:

Employee assistance program

Eyecare voucher scheme

Free annual Flu jab

Cycle to work scheme

Recruitment referral reward scheme

At Linnaeus, we are committed to supporting the physical and mental health of all our Associates. We have an amazing team of Mental Health First Aiders (MHFA) across our practices and central support office, in addition to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available for everyone.

To apply

We would love to hear from you for an informal discussion about this role, please contact our Head of Oncology Aaron Harper,

Please submit your CV and cover letter.

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Salary Value: £38,100 per annum;

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