Oncology Registered Veterinary Nurse
| Posting date: | 10 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £31,829 to £37,811 per year, pro rata |
| Additional salary information: | Inclusive of London Weighting and Nursing Allowance |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 03 March 2026 |
| Location: | Potters Bar, Hertfordshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | The Royal Veterinary College |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | CSS-0014-26 |
Summary
We have an exciting opportunity for an RVN to join our Oncology department in our friendly multidisciplinary referral hospital providing the highest standards of patient and customer care.
This position is ideal for an RVN keen to develop their nursing career and specialise in Oncology nursing. You will work alongside specialist nurses, clinicians, residents, interns, and students to deliver exceptional patient care. You will be involved in nursing a range of interesting and challenging cases on the ward, assisting with various diagnostics modalities and administering life changing treatments that promote quality of life and advanced oncological care.
Every day is different, rewarding and inspiring.
- This is a part time position working Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday; forming part of a rolling rota with one weekend in four and one evening shift per month averaging 29.75 hours per week.
- Referral nursing experience is not essential as full training and support will be given.
- Clinical coach experience is desirable.
We offer a generous reward and benefits package including:
- Competitive and attractive pension package
- Generous 30 days annual leave (plus 3 concessionary days and bank holidays)
- Access to free in-house CPD and funded external CPD
- On site café and restaurant
- Free membership to the Fitness and Wellbeing Centre located on site (gym, badminton, climbing wall, Zumba, yoga and Pilates classes included)
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free mini-bus service to and from Potters Bar station and Hawkshead Campus
- A range of family friendly policies, including adoption, maternity and paternity pay and leave
For informal enquiries regarding this position please contact Nicola Read Head Oncology RVN at nread@rvc.ac.uk
This position is ideal for an RVN keen to develop their nursing career and specialise in Oncology nursing. You will work alongside specialist nurses, clinicians, residents, interns, and students to deliver exceptional patient care. You will be involved in nursing a range of interesting and challenging cases on the ward, assisting with various diagnostics modalities and administering life changing treatments that promote quality of life and advanced oncological care.
Every day is different, rewarding and inspiring.
- This is a part time position working Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday; forming part of a rolling rota with one weekend in four and one evening shift per month averaging 29.75 hours per week.
- Referral nursing experience is not essential as full training and support will be given.
- Clinical coach experience is desirable.
We offer a generous reward and benefits package including:
- Competitive and attractive pension package
- Generous 30 days annual leave (plus 3 concessionary days and bank holidays)
- Access to free in-house CPD and funded external CPD
- On site café and restaurant
- Free membership to the Fitness and Wellbeing Centre located on site (gym, badminton, climbing wall, Zumba, yoga and Pilates classes included)
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free mini-bus service to and from Potters Bar station and Hawkshead Campus
- A range of family friendly policies, including adoption, maternity and paternity pay and leave
For informal enquiries regarding this position please contact Nicola Read Head Oncology RVN at nread@rvc.ac.uk
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