Referral Clinician - Internal Medicine

The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Referral Medicine Clinician to join our team here at Rowe Referrals in Bristol.

You will be responsible for independently managing medicine cases to a referral standard, and for communicating with clients and referring vets. You will be working as part of a multidisciplinary team, working in collaboration with other disciplines, e.g. soft tissue surgery will be required.

It is expected you would have a 4 day working week, however this is flexible. Out of hours cover can be negotiated, availability for telephone advice will be required.

About Us

Rowe Referrals is a multidisciplinary referrals practice based in the North Bristol area, offering soft tissue, orthopaedics, ophthalmology, neuro-diagnostics, dentistry and internal medicine. We pride ourselves on offering excellent client care and having a friendly working atmosphere.

We are a hospital practice with vets on site 24/7 and have MRI and CT, a range of scopes, ultrasonography, onsite lab etc and a great team of experienced nurses and support staff.

As well as all that Bristol has to offer, we have great motorway access minutes away from the M4 and M5 making the Midlands, the Cotswolds, South Wales and the South West all within easy reach.

About the Team and Culture

We are a team of experienced advanced practitioners providing high level referrals for the South West, South Wales and beyond. We are primarily based in a large hospital practice with a separate busy first opinion team.

You would be expected to take responsibility for your cases and help build the internal medicine service offered by the practice. We have a team of 13+ nurses to support our clinicians, we have specialist imaging support and you would also have the support of a diploma holder in internal medicine for advice.

Applicant Requirements

We would expect applicants to be advanced practitioners in small animal medicine or above and have experience and confidence in managing referral level cases, including writing referral reports.

Experience in imaging (use of CT and ultrasonography) would be advantageous. Good communication skills and a willingness to work in a team are essential.

Benefits - Subject to Pro Rata:

• Enhanced holiday entitlement and increasing holiday based on length of service
• CPD paid days and allowance
• L&D opportunities through the IVC Evidensia Academy
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Private Medical Insurance
• BVA Membership paid
• VDS cover
• Birthday leave
• Discounted veterinary fees
• Various discounts including retail & gym memberships
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Service-related company sick pay
• Sponsorship for overseas employees
• Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing
• Relocation packages
• Career progression opportunities

As a BAME and LGBTQ+ inclusive employer, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.

Any questions before applying?

Speak to Kris Reilly from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.