Current Vacancies

Salary depending on experience 

Are you passionate about wildlife and a caring RVN looking for a new opportunity in an established wildlife hospital setting? If you’re a natural leader who thrives on mentoring others, driving clinical excellence, and fostering a supportive team environment, this is the role for you. As Head Nurse, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping nursing standards, supporting professional development, and ensuring the highest level of patient care.

The Fox Project is a wildlife charity which has been running for over 30 years, rescuing and rehabilitating foxes. We are growing as a charity and are working towards a purpose-built hospital. We have recently registered as a Veterinary Clinic, and we are looking for a head nurse to spearhead the continuous set-up andremain compliant on all the core requirements set out by the RCVS. We currently have an on-site lab and theatre, with anaesthetic machine and autoclave. We also plan to have an x-ray machine in the next 6-12 months. 

Foxes have a tough time in the wild and find themselves in a variety of situations causing illness and injury. If you're ready to make a difference to the lives of foxes, give them a helping hand to get back to the wild and you possess the skills we're seeking with a positive attitude, we would love to hear from you. There are currently two part time RVNs working for the charity.

This position is to cover 36-40 hours per week over 4 days. Our opening hours are 9am-9pm, 7 days per week. Most shifts would be sole charge, working as the only clinical team member. Apart from some cross over to hand over / manage the other nurses. Therefore, we are looking for someone who can work independently, as well as part of a team. Support is provided by the vet when off shift via WhatsApp or local veterinary practises if needed.

About the Team and Culture

We are a small close-knit team, dedicated to providing the best care for our patients, workingalongside our in-house part time veterinary surgeon. The rest of the team include twoWildlife Care Co-Ordinators, two Ambulance Drivers, a large volunteer network, fundraising and admin team.

Professional Memberships Required

•RCVSregistration 

Benefits

•Pensionscheme -Optional Statutory Pension Scheme: Mandatory Employee Contribution of 5% and Mandatory Employer Contribution of 3%. This is subject to change based on the People’s Pensions guidelines.  •Overtime available•Free parking•Based in Paddock Wood and Pembury in Kent•CPD Training

Basic duties but not limited to:

Staff Management:

•Managing the Vet Nurses to ensure they can deliver their best for the foxes in our care.•Work with the Operations Manager to guide work experience students and unit partners•Providing structure, support, and clear guidance on performanceto the other nurses(one to one meetingsetc)•Pro-actively managing rotas and working arrangements to ensure appropriate levels of cover during working hours•To demonstrate an approach of constant improvement and be on the lookout for ways to make efficiencies in the way employees work,whilst building on the care available to our foxes

Hospital Management:

•To manage all the resources necessary for the effective running of the Hospital Unit, ensuring delivering maximum cost efficiency as well as the best experience possible for the foxes in our care•Proactively sourcing products to meet the needs of the hospital, ensuring effective cost management•Ensuring the hospital has been kept tidy

Clinical & Hospital Duties:

•Creating and maintaining protocols alongside the vet for medical treatments, drugs etc•Assessing injuries and illnesses on casualties as they arrive at the hospital•Treating casualties according to protocols•Euthanasia of casualties to prevent further suffering-if full recovery and release is not possible(with vet authorisation)•Authorising appointments with the vets if required•Monitoring veterinary use monthly•Taking blood samples if necessary for diagnosis of illnesses•Working with the vet on maintaining records on Controlled Drugs•Ordering medications, drugs and tests required& stock taking•Training staff on how to manage casualty’s injuries and handling animals in a safe manner•Risk assessments for drugs, medications, cleaning disinfectants etc. and maintaining theclinicalrisk register•Assisting with co-ordinating the cub unit•Managing annual servicingof equipmente.g.Autoclave,AnaestheticMachine•Radiation Protection Supervisor (when we have an x-ray set-up- training provided)

Off-site Activity Management:

•Vaccination programme for cubs•Monitoring cubs out with fosterers

Other Administration:

•Management of hospital emails - which are clinical related•Proactively and continually reviewing all administration practices to make improvements•Complying with all Health and Safety checklists and assessments to reduce risk•Putting together a monthly update for Trustees

Project Management:

RCVS Practise Standards Scheme:

•Core standards-Work with Vet for guidance on the extensive listof items•Creating all compulsory procedures

https://www.rcvs.org.uk/document-library/small-animal-modules/ 

Other:

As a small charity, all staff are expected to helpeach other where possible. 

Please send your Resume to natalie.wilkinson@foxproject.org.uk