Opthalmology Intern Bletchingley, England
Job description
If you are a current Linnaeus Associate, you will need to apply internally. In order to do this, please contact our Talent Acquisition team (details can be found via The Link) and someone will be in touch to discuss and progress your application.
Ophthalmology Intern
One-year Imaging Internship at our multi-disciplinary specialist referral centre
The Intern will work alongside our Ophthalmology Specialists, Ophthalmology specialist nurses and nursing assistant. In clinic time will be spent supporting the service in consultations, theatre, wards and with diagnostic procedures.
As well as the practical learning that will come from being embedded within the Ophthalmology team, there is regular structured learning with intern seminars and evening CPD events. This position would suit a motivated individual wishing to gain in-depth experience and pursue a further career in ophthalmology.
The position will be from 12 months, ideally starting in June 2023.
Candidates should ideally have 1- or 2-years post qualification experience in the UK plus have completed a rotating internship. Excellent written and oral communication skills in English are essential.
Benefits
- 5 weeks holiday + bank holidays + Birthday Leave
- RCVS and VDS fees paid
- £1000 external CPD funded
- Extensive free online Linnaeus CPD program
- Career progression opportunities
- Staff discount schemes
- Wellness program including:
- Employee assistance program
- Eyecare voucher scheme
- Free annual Flu jab
- Cycle to work scheme
- Recruitment referral reward scheme
Potential candidates wishing to discuss this position informally and confidentially are encouraged to contact Laura Macfarlane at: [email protected]
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.
About us
North Downs Specialist Referrals is one of the longest-established private veterinary referral practices in the UK. We have a large, varied and interesting caseload with over 30 Specialists in orthopaedics, soft tissue surgery, internal medicine, oncology, cardiology, neurology, ophthalmology, diagnostic imaging, anaesthesia, dentistry and dermatology.
We enjoy and are proud of our collegial and supportive environment and our excellent hospital facilities. Many of our associates are long-term employees because our cooperative and mutually respectful philosophy allows individuals to thrive.
Located in the Surrey Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, we enjoy living and working in a charming bucolic location. At the same time, we are only 30 minutes by train from Central London and 20 minutes by car from Gatwick Airport so extremely well-positioned for metropolitan life and international travel.
Linnaeus is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, we are committed to fostering a culture that is inclusive and diverse for all our associates.
Part of an amazing global family
Being part of this amazing global group gives us the benefit of a huge network of experts and specialists, a future we can invest in and the security that allows us to concentrate on what we do best – caring for pets. We are proud to count some of the finest specialists, veterinary surgeons and nurses in the UK among our team. Being part of the Mars family of businesses provides huge development opportunities across the group for our Associates.
The future of the veterinary world is at the heart of everything we do. We are all individual but two important things bring us together: a commitment to excellence and our passion to make A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS.
Linnaeus is owned by Mars, that makes us part of their 70,000 Veterinary Health Associates who spend their days thinking about the 400 million pets of the world and how to improve their lives. Being part of this amazing global group gives us the benefit of a huge network of experts and specialists, a future we can invest in and the security that allows us to concentrate on what we do best – caring for pets.
Our Associates are fundamental to our success and we are proud to count some of the finest specialists, veterinary surgeons and nurses in the UK among our team.
Being part of the Mars family of businesses provides huge development opportunities across the group for our Associates.
Linnaeus is an equal-opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, we are committed to fostering a culture that is inclusive and diverse for all our associates.
If you would like to apply for this role, please click the Apply Button or for more information, please feel free to reach out directly to our Talent Acquisition team at [email protected]
