PERSON SPECIFICATION
This form lists the essential and desirable requirements needed in order to do the job.
Applicants will be shortlisted solely on the extent to which they meet these requirements.
Job Title: Veterinary Nurse (Dental/GP)
Job ref no: CSS/0225/15
Grade: 3
Department: Clinical Science and Services, Beaumont
Sainsbury Animal Hospital
Accountable to: Head Nurse
Responsible for: N/A
Competency
Essential
Assessment
*A and/or I
Desirable
Assessment
*A and/or I
Knowledge and
Experience
Registered RCVS Veterinary Nurse with
relevant qualification.
A
Certificate or Diploma in
veterinary dentistry e.g. BVDA,
BVNA or equivalent
A
Track record of providing excellent
nursing care to inpatients and service to
their owners.
A/I
A
Experience working in an RCVS Practice
Standards Scheme accredited Veterinary
Hospital and knowledge of the
requirements.
A/I
Enhancement or post
qualification training e.g.
advanced diploma or technician
certificate, Clinical coach
qualification or SQP
accreditation.
A/I
Strong knowledge and experience with
dental cases including dental
radiography, homecare and instrument
and equipment care.
A/I
Experience and knowledge of
small mammal and exotic
species husbandry and willing
to undertake further study on
exotic species care.
I
Experience in anaesthesia and surgical
nursing.
Experience or understanding of
the requirements for the ISFM
feline friendly practice scheme.
I
Experience coaching and teaching
undergraduate veterinary students
and/or trainee veterinary nurses in
practical nursing tasks.
A/I
Experience of RxWorks.
I
Excellent communication skills; in
written and spoken English.
A/I
Ability to receive and provide
constructive feedback.
I
The ability to remain calm and assertive
I
Communication
under pressure and the ability to use
tact and discretion when dealing with
difficult situations/issues.
Teamwork and
Motivation
Service Delivery
Planning and
Organising
Initiative and
Problem
Solving
Dynamic and positive attitude with the
ability to promote by example a culture
of cooperation and teamwork to all by
being a key contributor to a successful
nursing team.
I
Ability to liaise and work alongside all
levels of staff.
I
Demonstrate a punctual, flexible and
positive attitude to work and change.
I
Ability to work on own initiative with or
without supervision and ability to selfmotivate and to motivate others.
Demonstrate excellent customer service
skills and ability to build client rapport.
A/I
Experience managing equipment
servicing and repair in line with
allocated budgets.
A/I
Excellent time management and
attention to detail; ability to work in an
efficient and organised manner with the
ability to handle multiple tasks with
strict deadlines.
A/I
Experience sourcing and utilising
resources for projects and new services.
I
Can demonstrate a strong ability to
problem solve and resolve issues with
both the team and clients.
I
*A = Application Form
I = Interview
I