https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/working-together/w/veterinary-nursing-jobs-career-recruitment-adviceAdvice and tips for veterinary nurse job-seekers, locums and recruiters, from the members of the VetNurse Community en-USTelligent Community 10https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/working-together/w/veterinary-nursing-jobs-career-recruitment-advice/1099/tasks-performed-by-veterinary-nurses-and-veterinary-nursing-assistantsThu, 22 Mar 2018 16:10:16 GMT1a0763ec-3885-442c-853e-6cef656dfec5:4bb85304-41b7-4a39-aaa4-81187d074f36Arlo GuthrieCurrent Revision posted to Working Together by Arlo Guthrie on 3/22/2018 4:10:16 PM<br /> <p><strong>This page has been created to try and build and exhaustive list of the tasks carried out by registered veterinary nurses AND veterinary nursing assistants.</strong></p> <p>Inclusion on this list does NOT imply that the task can be legally performed by a nurse or veterinary nursing assistant, it is currently just a list of things that might be.&nbsp;</p> <p>In due course, we will categorise the list here according to whether they are Schedule 3 tasks (ie only allowed to be performed by a registered veterinary nurse).</p> <p>What should be added to the list, please add your suggestion and the category BELOW THE LINE!</p> <h2>General</h2> <ul> <li>Caring for hospitalised animals</li> <li>Planning nursing care</li> <li>Administration of medication</li> <li>Dispensing of medication to clients</li> <li>Placement of feeding tubes</li> <li>Placement of catheters, intravenous</li> <li>Placement of catheters, urinary</li> <li>Setting up &amp; administration of intravenous fluids</li> <li>Administration of vaccinations (Primary/boosters)</li> <li>Administration of medicines by subcutaneous injection</li> <li>Administration of medicines by intravenous injection</li> <li>Administration of medicines by intramuscular injection</li> <li>Dispensing of medications to clients</li> <li>Administration of other preventative POM-Vs</li> <li>Dental hygiene work</li> <li>Clinical cleaning</li> <li>Taking blood samples</li> <li>Removal of sutures</li> <li>Tick removal</li> <li>Nail clipping</li> <li>Anal gland/sac emptying</li> <li>Post-op checks</li> <li>ear flush</li> <li>Teaching students</li> <li>Visiting clients</li> <li>Reception work</li> <li>Practice Admin</li> <li>General domestic cleaning</li> <li>Microchipping</li> <li>Enemas</li> <li>CPR</li> <li>Physiotherapy</li> </ul> <h2>Clinics</h2> <ul> <li>Nutritional advice/counselling</li> <li>Behaviour consultations</li> <li>Nurse clinic (general health)/counselling</li> <li>Parasite advice/counselling</li> <li>Geriatric clinics</li> <li>Weight clinics</li> <li>Dental check ups</li> <li>Puppy parties</li> <li>Adolescent health check</li> <li>Exotic pet clinics</li> </ul> <h2>Minor Surgery</h2> <ul> <li>Lump removal</li> <li>Wound suturing &amp; management&nbsp;</li> <li>Tail amputation</li> <li>Dew claw removal</li> <li>Amputation (toe)</li> <li>Castration (cat)</li> <li>Biopsy</li> <li>Aural haematoma</li> <li>Performing dental extractions</li> <li>Castration (calf)</li> <li>Disbudding (calf)</li> <li>Supernumary teat removal</li> <li>Lance/flush/drain abscesses</li> <li>Placing central lines&nbsp;</li> <li>Skin closure after procedure</li> <li>Dressing changes/removal</li> <li>Subcutaneous drain placement</li> </ul> <h2>Anaesthesia</h2> <ul> <li>Administration of anaesthetic pre-medication</li> <li>Administering local anaesthesia</li> <li>Induction of anaesthesia by increment or by set dose</li> <li>Monitoring of anaesthesia</li> <li><span style="font-style:italic;"></span>Phlebotomy&nbsp;</li> <li>Placement of intravenous line</li> </ul> <h2>Diagnostics</h2> <ul> <li>Laboratory test performing and interpreting e.g. in house cytology and blood smears</li> <li>Taking radiographs</li> <li>Processing radiographs</li> <li>Ultrasound (assisting?)</li> <li>Endoscopy (assisting?)</li> <li>TB testing</li> <li>Performing CT Scans</li> <li>Performing ECG</li> </ul> <hr style="height:2px;width:100%;" /> <p></p> <p><span style="font-size:x-large;"><strong>SUGGESTIONS HERE PLEASE!</strong></span></p> <ul> <li>add suggestion here</li> <li>add suggestion here</li> <li>add suggestion here</li> <li>add suggestion here</li> <li>add suggestion here</li> <li>add suggestion here</li> <li>add suggestion here</li> </ul> <p style="padding:0;margin:0;"></p><div style="clear:both;"></div> https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/working-together/w/veterinary-nursing-jobs-career-recruitment-advice/1099/tasks-performed-by-veterinary-nurses-and-veterinary-nursing-assistants/revision/6Thu, 22 Mar 2018 16:09:51 GMT1a0763ec-3885-442c-853e-6cef656dfec5:4bb85304-41b7-4a39-aaa4-81187d074f36Arlo GuthrieRevision 6 posted to Working Together by Arlo Guthrie on 3/22/2018 4:09:51 PM<br /> <p><strong>This page has been created to try and build and exhaustive list of the tasks carried out by registered veterinary nurses AND veterinary nursing assistants.</strong></p> <p>Inclusion on this list does NOT imply that the task can be legally performed by a nurse or veterinary nursing assistant, it is currently just a list of things that might be.&nbsp;</p> <p>In due course, we will categorise the list here according to whether they are Schedule 3 tasks (ie only allowed to be performed by a registered veterinary nurse).</p> <p>What should be added to the list, please add your suggestion and the category BELOW THE LINE!</p> <h2>General</h2> <ul> <li>Caring for hospitalised animals</li> <li>Planning nursing care</li> <li>Administration of medication</li> <li>Dispensing of medication to clients</li> <li>Placement of feeding tubes</li> <li>Placement of catheters, intravenous</li> <li>Placement of catheters, urinary</li> <li>Setting up &amp; administration of intravenous fluids</li> <li>Administration of vaccinations (Primary/boosters)</li> <li>Administration of medicines by subcutaneous injection</li> <li>Administration of medicines by intravenous injection</li> <li>Administration of medicines by intramuscular injection</li> <li>Dispensing of medications to clients</li> <li>Administration of other preventative POM-Vs</li> <li>Dental hygiene work</li> <li>Clinical cleaning</li> <li>Taking blood samples</li> <li>Removal of sutures</li> <li>Tick removal</li> <li>Nail clipping</li> <li>Anal gland/sac emptying</li> <li>Post-op checks</li> <li>ear flush</li> <li>Teaching students</li> <li>Visiting clients</li> <li>Reception work</li> <li>Practice Admin</li> <li>General domestic cleaning</li> <li>Microchipping</li> <li>Enemas</li> <li>CPR</li> <li>Physiotherapy</li> </ul> <h2>Clinics</h2> <ul> <li>Nutritional advice/counselling</li> <li>Behaviour consultations</li> <li>Nurse clinic (general health)/counselling</li> <li>Parasite advice/counselling</li> <li>Geriatric clinics</li> <li>Weight clinics</li> <li>Dental check ups</li> <li>Puppy parties</li> <li>Adolescent health check</li> <li>Exotic pet clinics</li> </ul> <h2>Minor Surgery</h2> <ul> <li>Lump removal</li> <li>Wound suturing &amp; management&nbsp;</li> <li>Tail amputation</li> <li>Dew claw removal</li> <li>Amputation (toe)</li> <li>Castration (cat)</li> <li>Biopsy</li> <li>Aural haematoma</li> <li>Performing dental extractions</li> <li>Castration (calf)</li> <li>Disbudding (calf)</li> <li>Supernumary teat removal</li> <li>Lance/flush/drain abscesses</li> <li>Placing central lines&nbsp;</li> <li>Skin closure after procedure</li> <li>Dressing changes/removal</li> <li>Subcutaneous drain placement</li> </ul> <h2>Anaesthesia</h2> <ul> <li>Administration of anaesthetic pre-medication</li> <li>Administering local anaesthesia</li> <li>Induction of anaesthesia by increment or by set dose</li> <li>Monitoring of anaesthesia</li> <li><span style="font-style:italic;"></span>Phlebotomy&nbsp;</li> <li>Placement of intravenous line</li> </ul> <h2>Diagnostics</h2> <ul> <li>Laboratory test performing and interpreting e.g. in house cytology and blood smears</li> <li>Taking radiographs</li> <li>Processing radiographs</li> <li>Ultrasound (assisting?)</li> <li>Endoscopy (assisting?)</li> <li>TB testing</li> <li>Performing CT Scans</li> </ul> <hr style="height:2px;width:100%;" /> <p></p> <p><span style="font-size:x-large;"><strong>SUGGESTIONS HERE PLEASE!</strong></span></p> <ul> <li>add suggestion here</li> <li>add suggestion here</li> <li>add suggestion here</li> <li>add suggestion here</li> <li>add suggestion here</li> <li>add suggestion here</li> <li>add suggestion here</li> </ul> <p style="padding:0;margin:0;"></p><div style="clear:both;"></div> https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/working-together/w/veterinary-nursing-jobs-career-recruitment-advice/1099/tasks-performed-by-veterinary-nurses-and-veterinary-nursing-assistants/revision/5Thu, 22 Mar 2018 16:08:35 GMT1a0763ec-3885-442c-853e-6cef656dfec5:4bb85304-41b7-4a39-aaa4-81187d074f36Arlo GuthrieRevision 5 posted to Working Together by Arlo Guthrie on 3/22/2018 4:08:35 PM<br /> <p><strong>This page has been created to try and build and exhaustive list of the tasks carried out by registered veterinary nurses AND veterinary nursing assistants.</strong></p> <p>Inclusion on this list does NOT imply that the task can be legally performed by a nurse or veterinary nursing assistant, it is currently just a list of things that might be.&nbsp;</p> <p>In due course, we will categorise the list here according to whether they are Schedule 3 tasks (ie only allowed to be performed by a registered veterinary nurse).</p> <p>What should be added to the list, please add your suggestion and the category BELOW THE LINE!</p> <h2>General</h2> <ul> <li>Caring for hospitalised animals</li> <li>Planning nursing care</li> <li>Administration of medication</li> <li>Dispensing of medication to clients</li> <li>Placement of feeding tubes</li> <li>Placement of catheters, intravenous</li> <li>Placement of catheters, urinary</li> <li>Setting up &amp; administration of intravenous fluids</li> <li>Administration of vaccinations (Primary/boosters)</li> <li>Administration of medicines by subcutaneous injection</li> <li>Administration of medicines by intravenous injection</li> <li>Administration of medicines by intramuscular injection</li> <li>Dispensing of medications to clients</li> <li>Administration of other preventative POM-Vs</li> <li>Dental hygiene work</li> <li>Clinical cleaning</li> <li>Taking blood samples</li> <li>Removal of sutures</li> <li>Tick removal</li> <li>Nail clipping</li> <li>Anal gland/sac emptying</li> <li>Post-op checks</li> <li>ear flush</li> <li>Teaching students</li> <li>Visiting clients</li> <li>Reception work</li> <li>Practice Admin</li> <li>General domestic cleaning</li> <li>Microchipping</li> <li>Enemas</li> <li>CPR</li> <li>Physiotherapy</li> </ul> <h2>Clinics</h2> <ul> <li>Nutritional advice/counselling</li> <li>Behaviour consultations</li> <li>Nurse clinic (general health)/counselling</li> <li>Parasite advice/counselling</li> <li>Geriatric clinics</li> <li>Weight clinics</li> <li>Dental check ups</li> <li>Puppy parties</li> <li>Adolescent health check</li> <li>Exotic pet clinics</li> </ul> <h2>Minor Surgery</h2> <ul> <li>Lump removal</li> <li>Wound suturing &amp; management&nbsp;</li> <li>Tail amputation</li> <li>Dew claw removal</li> <li>Amputation (toe)</li> <li>Castration (cat)</li> <li>Biopsy</li> <li>Aural haematoma</li> <li>Performing dental extractions</li> <li>Castration (calf)</li> <li>Disbudding (calf)</li> <li>Supernumary teat removal</li> <li>Lance/flush/drain abscesses</li> <li>Placing central lines&nbsp;</li> <li>Skin closure after procedure</li> <li>Dressing changes/removal</li> <li>Subcutaneous drain placement</li> </ul> <h2>Anaesthesia</h2> <ul> <li>Administration of anaesthetic pre-medication</li> <li>Administering local anaesthesia</li> <li>Induction of anaesthesia by increment or by set dose</li> <li>Monitoring of anaesthesia</li> <li><span style="font-style:italic;"></span>Phlebotomy&nbsp;</li> <li>Placement of intravenous line</li> </ul> <h2>Diagnostics</h2> <ul> <li>Laboratory test performing and interpreting e.g. in house cytology and blood smears</li> <li>Taking radiographs</li> <li>Processing radiographs</li> <li>Ultrasound (assisting?)</li> <li>Endoscopy (assisting?)</li> <li>TB testing</li> </ul> <hr style="height:2px;width:100%;" /> <p></p> <p><span style="font-size:x-large;"><strong>SUGGESTIONS HERE PLEASE!</strong></span></p> <ul> <li>add suggestion here</li> <li>add suggestion here</li> <li>add suggestion here</li> <li>add suggestion here</li> <li>add suggestion here</li> <li>add suggestion here</li> <li>add suggestion here</li> </ul> <p style="padding:0;margin:0;"></p><div style="clear:both;"></div> https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/working-together/w/veterinary-nursing-jobs-career-recruitment-advice/1099/tasks-performed-by-veterinary-nurses-and-veterinary-nursing-assistants/revision/4Wed, 21 Mar 2018 22:25:50 GMT1a0763ec-3885-442c-853e-6cef656dfec5:4bb85304-41b7-4a39-aaa4-81187d074f36SidoniaRevision 4 posted to Working Together by Sidonia on 3/21/2018 10:25:50 PM<br /> <p><strong>This page has been created to try and build and exhaustive list of the tasks carried out by registered veterinary nurses AND veterinary nursing assistants.</strong></p> <p>Inclusion on this list does NOT imply that the task can be legally performed by a nurse or veterinary nursing assistant, it is currently just a list of things that might be.&nbsp;</p> <p>In due course, we will categorise the list here according to whether they are Schedule 3 tasks (ie only allowed to be performed by a registered veterinary nurse).</p> <p>What should be added to the list, please add your suggestion and the category BELOW THE LINE!</p> <h2>General</h2> <ul> <li>Caring for hospitalised animals</li> <li>Planning nursing care</li> <li>Administration of medication</li> <li>Dispensing of medication to clients</li> <li> <p class="p1">Placement of feeding tubes</p> </li> <li>Placement of catheters, intravenous</li> <li> <p class="p1">Placement of catheters, urinary</p> </li> <li>Setting up &amp; administration of intravenous fluids</li> <li> <p class="p1">Administration of vaccinations (Primary/boosters)</p> </li> <li>Administration of medicines by subcutaneous injection</li> <li> <p class="p1">Administration of medicines by intravenous injection</p> </li> <li>Administration of medicines by intramuscular injection</li> <li> <p class="p1">Dispensing of medications to clients</p> </li> <li>Administration of other preventative POM-Vs</li> <li> <p class="p1">Dental hygiene work</p> </li> <li> <p class="p1"></p> Clinical cleaning</li> <li> <p class="p1">Taking blood samples</p> </li> <li>Removal of sutures</li> <li>Tick removal</li> <li>Nail clipping</li> <li>Anal gland/sac emptying</li> <li>Post-op checks</li> <li>ear flush</li> <li>Teaching students</li> <li>Visiting clients</li> <li>Reception work</li> <li>Practice Admin</li> <li>General domestic cleaning</li> <li>Microchipping</li> <li>Enemas</li> <li>CPR</li> </ul> <h2>Clinics</h2> <ul> <li>Nutritional advice/counselling</li> <li>Behaviour consultations</li> <li>Nurse clinic (general health)/counselling</li> <li>Parasite advice/counselling</li> <li>Geriatric clinics</li> <li>Weight clinics</li> <li>Dental check ups</li> <li>Puppy parties</li> <li>Adolescent health check</li> </ul> <h2>Minor Surgery</h2> <ul> <li>Lump removal</li> <li>Wound suturing &amp; management&nbsp;</li> <li>Tail amputation</li> <li>Dew claw removal</li> <li>Amputation (toe)</li> <li>Castration (cat)</li> <li>Biopsy</li> <li>Aural haematoma</li> <li> <p class="p1">Performing dental extractions</p> </li> <li>Castration (calf)</li> <li>Disbudding (calf)</li> <li>Supernumary teat removal</li> <li> <p class="p1">Lance/flush/drain abscesses</p> </li> <li> <p class="p1"></p> Placing central lines&nbsp;</li> <li>Skin closure after procedure</li> <li>Dressing changes/removal</li> <li>Subcutaneous drain placement</li> </ul> <h2>Anaesthesia</h2> <ul> <li>Administration of anaesthetic pre-medication</li> <li>Administering local anaesthesia</li> <li>Induction of anaesthesia by increment or by set dose</li> <li> <p class="p1">Monitoring of anaesthesia</p> </li> <li> <p class="p1"></p> Phlebotomy&nbsp;</li> <li>Placement of intravenous line</li> </ul> <h2>Diagnostics</h2> <ul> <li>Laboratory test performing and interpreting e.g. in house cytology and blood smears</li> <li>Taking radiographs</li> <li>Processing radiographs</li> <li>Ultrasound (assisting?)</li> <li>Endoscopy (assisting?)</li> <li>TB testing</li> </ul> <hr style="height:2px;width:100%;" /> <p></p> <p><span style="font-size:x-large;"><strong>SUGGESTIONS HERE PLEASE!</strong></span></p> <ul> <li>Exotic pet clinics</li> <li>Physiotherapy</li> <li>add suggestion here</li> <li>add suggestion here</li> <li>add suggestion here</li> <li>add suggestion here</li> <li>add suggestion here</li> <li>add suggestion here</li> </ul><div style="clear:both;"></div> https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/working-together/w/veterinary-nursing-jobs-career-recruitment-advice/1099/tasks-performed-by-veterinary-nurses-and-veterinary-nursing-assistants/revision/3Wed, 21 Mar 2018 18:52:53 GMT1a0763ec-3885-442c-853e-6cef656dfec5:4bb85304-41b7-4a39-aaa4-81187d074f36Arlo GuthrieRevision 3 posted to Working Together by Arlo Guthrie on 3/21/2018 6:52:53 PM<br /> <p><strong>This page has been created to try and build and exhaustive list of the tasks carried out by registered veterinary nurses AND veterinary nursing assistants.</strong></p> <p>Inclusion on this list does NOT imply that the task can be legally performed by a nurse or veterinary nursing assistant, it is currently just a list of things that might be.&nbsp;</p> <p>In due course, we will categorise the list here according to whether they are Schedule 3 tasks (ie only allowed to be performed by a registered veterinary nurse).</p> <p>What should be added to the list, please add your suggestion and the category BELOW THE LINE!</p> <h2>General</h2> <ul> <li>Caring for hospitalised animals</li> <li>Planning nursing care</li> <li>Administration of medication</li> <li>Dispensing of medication to clients</li> <li> <p class="p1">Placement of feeding tubes</p> </li> <li>Placement of catheters, intravenous</li> <li> <p class="p1">Placement of catheters, urinary</p> </li> <li>Setting up &amp; administration of intravenous fluids</li> <li> <p class="p1">Administration of vaccinations (Primary/boosters)</p> </li> <li>Administration of medicines by subcutaneous injection</li> <li> <p class="p1">Administration of medicines by intravenous injection</p> </li> <li>Administration of medicines by intramuscular injection</li> <li> <p class="p1">Dispensing of medications to clients</p> </li> <li>Administration of other preventative POM-Vs</li> <li> <p class="p1">Dental hygiene work</p> </li> <li> <p class="p1"></p> Clinical cleaning</li> <li> <p class="p1">Taking blood samples</p> </li> <li>Removal of sutures</li> <li>Tick removal</li> <li>Nail clipping</li> <li>Anal gland/sac emptying</li> <li>Post-op checks</li> <li>ear flush</li> <li>Teaching students</li> <li>Visiting clients</li> <li>Reception work</li> <li>Practice Admin</li> <li>General domestic cleaning</li> <li>Microchipping</li> <li>Enemas</li> <li>CPR</li> </ul> <h2>Clinics</h2> <ul> <li>Nutritional advice/counselling</li> <li>Behaviour consultations</li> <li>Nurse clinic (general health)/counselling</li> <li>Parasite advice/counselling</li> <li>Geriatric clinics</li> <li>Weight clinics</li> <li>Dental check ups</li> <li>Puppy parties</li> <li>Adolescent health check</li> </ul> <h2>Minor Surgery</h2> <ul> <li>Lump removal</li> <li>Wound suturing &amp; management&nbsp;</li> <li>Tail amputation</li> <li>Dew claw removal</li> <li>Amputation (toe)</li> <li>Castration (cat)</li> <li>Biopsy</li> <li>Aural haematoma</li> <li> <p class="p1">Performing dental extractions</p> </li> <li>Castration (calf)</li> <li>Disbudding (calf)</li> <li>Supernumary teat removal</li> <li> <p class="p1">Lance/flush/drain abscesses</p> </li> <li> <p class="p1"></p> Placing central lines&nbsp;</li> <li>Skin closure after procedure</li> <li>Dressing changes/removal</li> <li>Subcutaneous drain placement</li> </ul> <h2>Anaesthesia</h2> <ul> <li>Administration of anaesthetic pre-medication</li> <li>Administering local anaesthesia</li> <li>Induction of anaesthesia by increment or by set dose</li> <li> <p class="p1">Monitoring of anaesthesia</p> </li> <li> <p class="p1"></p> Phlebotomy&nbsp;</li> <li>Placement of intravenous line</li> </ul> <h2>Diagnostics</h2> <ul> <li>Laboratory test performing and interpreting e.g. in house cytology and blood smears</li> <li>Taking radiographs</li> <li>Processing radiographs</li> <li>Ultrasound (assisting?)</li> <li>Endoscopy (assisting?)</li> <li>TB testing</li> </ul> <hr style="height:2px;width:100%;" /> <p></p> <p><span style="font-size:x-large;"><strong>SUGGESTIONS HERE PLEASE!</strong></span></p> <ul> <li>add suggestion here</li> <li>add suggestion here</li> <li>add suggestion here</li> <li>add suggestion here</li> <li>add suggestion here</li> <li>add suggestion here</li> <li>add suggestion here</li> <li>add suggestion here</li> </ul><div style="clear:both;"></div> https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/working-together/w/veterinary-nursing-jobs-career-recruitment-advice/1099/tasks-performed-by-veterinary-nurses-and-veterinary-nursing-assistants/revision/2Wed, 21 Mar 2018 18:19:36 GMT1a0763ec-3885-442c-853e-6cef656dfec5:4bb85304-41b7-4a39-aaa4-81187d074f36Arlo GuthrieRevision 2 posted to Working Together by Arlo Guthrie on 3/21/2018 6:19:36 PM<br /> <p>This page has been created to try and build and exhaustive list of the tasks carried out by registered veterinary nurses AND veterinary nursing assistants.</p> <p>Inclusion on this list does NOT imply that the task can be legally performed by a nurse or veterinary nursing assistant, it is currently just a list of things that might be.&nbsp;</p> <p>In due course, we will categorise the list here according to whether they are Schedule 3 tasks (ie only allowed to be performed by a registered veterinary nurse).</p> <h2>General</h2> <ul> <li>Caring for hospitalised animals</li> <li>Administration of medication</li> <li>Dispensing of medication to clients</li> <li> <p class="p1">Placement of catheters, intravenous</p> </li> <li>Placement of catheters, urinary</li> <li> <p class="p1">Setting up &amp; administration of intravenous fluids</p> </li> <li> <p class="p1"></p> Placement of feeding tubes <p class="p1">&nbsp;</p> </li> </ul> <h2>Clinics</h2> <ul> <li>Nutritional advice/counselling</li> <li>Behaviour consultations</li> <li> <p class="p1">Dental hygiene work</p> </li> </ul> <h2>Minor Surgery</h2> <ul> <li>Lump removal</li> <li>Wound suturing &amp; management&nbsp;</li> <li>Tail amputation</li> <li>Dew claw removal</li> <li>Amputation (toe)</li> <li>Castration (cat)</li> <li>Biopsy</li> <li> <p class="p1">Lance/flush/drain abscesses</p> </li> <li> <p class="p1"></p> Wound suturing &amp; management</li> <li> <p class="p1">Performing dental extractions</p> </li> <li>&nbsp;</li> </ul> <h2>Anaesthesia</h2> <ul> <li>Administering local anaesthesia</li> <li> <p class="p1">Administration of anaesthetic pre-medication</p> </li> <li>Induction of anaesthesia by increment or by set dose</li> <li>Monitoring anaesthesia</li> </ul> <h2>Clinics</h2> <h2>Diagnostics</h2><div style="clear:both;"></div> https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/working-together/w/veterinary-nursing-jobs-career-recruitment-advice/1099/tasks-performed-by-veterinary-nurses-and-veterinary-nursing-assistants/revision/1Wed, 21 Mar 2018 18:14:57 GMT1a0763ec-3885-442c-853e-6cef656dfec5:4bb85304-41b7-4a39-aaa4-81187d074f36Arlo GuthrieRevision 1 posted to Working Together by Arlo Guthrie on 3/21/2018 6:14:57 PM<br /> <p>This page has been created to try and build and exhaustive list of the tasks carried out by registered veterinary nurses AND veterinary nursing assistants.</p> <p>Inclusion on this list does NOT imply that the task can be legally performed by a nurse or veterinary nursing assistant, it is currently just a list of things that might be.&nbsp;</p> <p>In due course, we will categorise the list here according to whether they are Schedule 3 tasks (ie only allowed to be performed by a registered veterinary nurse).</p> <h2>General</h2> <ul> <li>Caring for hospitalised animals</li> <li>Administration of medication</li> <li>Dispensing of medication to clients</li> </ul> <h2>Clinics</h2> <ul> <li>Nutritional advice/counselling</li> <li>Behaviour consultations</li> <li></li> </ul> <h2>Minor Surgery</h2> <ul> <li>Lump removal</li> <li>Wound suturing &amp; management&nbsp;</li> <li>Tail amputation</li> <li>Dew claw removal</li> <li>Amputation (toe)</li> <li>Castration (cat)</li> <li>Biopsy</li> </ul> <h2>Anaesthesia</h2> <ul> <li>Administering local anaesthesia</li> <li>Induction of anaesthesia by increment or by set dose</li> <li></li> </ul> <h2>Clinics</h2> <h2>Diagnostics</h2><div style="clear:both;"></div> https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/working-together/w/veterinary-nursing-jobs-career-recruitment-advice/1088/behaviour-in-practiceWed, 29 Nov 2017 16:55:34 GMT1a0763ec-3885-442c-853e-6cef656dfec5:cd2e9b05-7e54-420c-bde2-271e165af0b3Arlo GuthrieCurrent Revision posted to Working Together by Arlo Guthrie on 11/29/2017 4:55:34 PM<br /> <p style="padding:0;margin:0;"></p> <table style="margin-bottom:12px;width:100%;" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="6" border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width:100%;height:40px;border:1px solid #FF8831;background-color:#ffc296;font-size:16px;font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;line-height:125%;color:#3d3b3b;padding:6px;"><b>The results of a survey carried out in October 2017 by VetNurse.co.uk and VetSurgeon.org to investigate the incidence of bullying and unpleasant behaviour in veterinary practice, and discuss ways in which it might be minimised.&nbsp;</b></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p style="padding:0;margin:0;"></p> <table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" style="margin-bottom:12px;width:100%;"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="background-color:#ffc296;font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:36px;color:#3d3b3b;padding:6px;height:40px;border-right:1px solid #FF8831;border-top:1px solid #FF8831;border-left:1px solid #FF8831;line-height:36px;"><strong>Behaviour in Practice Report &amp; Appendices</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-right:1px solid #FF8831;border-bottom:1px solid #FF8831;border-left:1px solid #FF8831;"><ol> <li><a href="/agContent/wiki/behaviour.pdf" target="_blank">Report</a></li> <li><a href="/agContent/wiki/behaviour-survey-appendix-1.pdf" target="_blank">Appendix 1</a></li> <li><a href="/agContent/wiki/behaviour-survey-appendix-2.pdf" target="_blank">Appendix 2 (reports of two unpleasant behaviours together)</a></li> </ol></td> </tr> </tbody> </table><div style="clear:both;"></div> https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/working-together/w/veterinary-nursing-jobs-career-recruitment-advice/1090/advice-for-jobseekersMon, 27 Nov 2017 11:29:37 GMT1a0763ec-3885-442c-853e-6cef656dfec5:76eb9342-9843-42e5-a83e-c54ba6d81de9Arlo GuthrieCurrent Revision posted to Working Together by Arlo Guthrie on 11/27/2017 11:29:37 AM<br /> <p style="padding:0;margin:0;"></p> <table style="margin-bottom:12px;width:100%;" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="6" border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width:100%;height:40px;border:1px solid #FF8831;background-color:#ffc296;font-size:16px;font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;line-height:125%;color:#3d3b3b;padding:6px;"><b>The results of a survey of veterinary employers carried out in August 2016 by VetNurse.co.uk to&nbsp;help guide veterinary nurses as to how they can maximise their chances of securing the job they want.&nbsp;</b></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p style="padding:0;margin:0;"></p> <table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" style="margin-bottom:12px;width:100%;"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="background-color:#ffc296;font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:36px;color:#3d3b3b;padding:6px;height:40px;border-right:1px solid #FF8831;border-top:1px solid #FF8831;border-left:1px solid #FF8831;"><strong>Advice for Jobseekers</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-right:1px solid #FF8831;border-bottom:1px solid #FF8831;border-left:1px solid #FF8831;"><ol> <li><a href="/agContent/jobs/vetnurse-employer-report.pdf" target="_blank">Report</a></li> </ol></td> </tr> </tbody> </table><div style="clear:both;"></div> https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/working-together/w/veterinary-nursing-jobs-career-recruitment-advice/1090/advice-for-jobseekers/revision/1Mon, 27 Nov 2017 11:29:16 GMT1a0763ec-3885-442c-853e-6cef656dfec5:76eb9342-9843-42e5-a83e-c54ba6d81de9Arlo GuthrieRevision 1 posted to Working Together by Arlo Guthrie on 11/27/2017 11:29:16 AM<br /> <table style="margin-bottom:12px;width:100%;" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="6" border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width:100%;height:40px;border:1px solid #FF8831;background-color:#ffc296;font-size:16px;font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;line-height:125%;color:#3d3b3b;padding:6px;"><b>The results of a survey of veterinary employers carried out in August 2016 by VetNurse.co.uk to&nbsp;help guide veterinary nurses as to how they can maximise their chances of securing the job they want.&nbsp;</b></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p style="padding:0;margin:0;"></p> <table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" style="margin-bottom:12px;width:100%;"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="background-color:#ffc296;font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:36px;color:#3d3b3b;padding:6px;height:40px;border-right:1px solid #FF8831;border-top:1px solid #FF8831;border-left:1px solid #FF8831;"><strong>Advice for Jobseekers</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-right:1px solid #FF8831;border-bottom:1px solid #FF8831;border-left:1px solid #FF8831;"><ol> <li><a href="/agContent/jobs/vetnurse-employer-report.pdf" target="_blank">Report</a></li> </ol></td> </tr> </tbody> </table><div style="clear:both;"></div> https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/working-together/w/veterinary-nursing-jobs-career-recruitment-advice/1089/advice-for-employersMon, 27 Nov 2017 11:23:45 GMT1a0763ec-3885-442c-853e-6cef656dfec5:dd9ab3e8-1e64-4663-885e-ea0abbbedcc5Arlo GuthrieCurrent Revision posted to Working Together by Arlo Guthrie on 11/27/2017 11:23:45 AM<br /> <p style="padding:0;margin:0;"></p> <table style="margin-bottom:12px;width:100%;" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="6" border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width:100%;height:40px;border:1px solid #FF8831;background-color:#ffc296;font-size:16px;font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;line-height:125%;color:#3d3b3b;padding:6px;"><b>The results of a survey of veterinary nurse jobseekers carried out in August 2016 by VetNurse.co.uk to&nbsp;help inform practices about how best to maximise the results of their recruitment advertising.&nbsp;</b></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p style="padding:0;margin:0;"></p> <table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" style="margin-bottom:12px;width:100%;"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="background-color:#ffc296;font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:36px;color:#3d3b3b;padding:6px;height:40px;border-right:1px solid #FF8831;border-top:1px solid #FF8831;border-left:1px solid #FF8831;"><strong>Advice for Employers</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-right:1px solid #FF8831;border-bottom:1px solid #FF8831;border-left:1px solid #FF8831;"><ol> <li><a href="/agContent/jobs/vetnurse-jobseeker-report-v3.pdf" target="_blank">Report</a></li> </ol></td> </tr> </tbody> </table><div style="clear:both;"></div> https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/working-together/w/veterinary-nursing-jobs-career-recruitment-advice/1088/behaviour-in-practice/revision/2Mon, 27 Nov 2017 10:07:39 GMT1a0763ec-3885-442c-853e-6cef656dfec5:cd2e9b05-7e54-420c-bde2-271e165af0b3Arlo GuthrieRevision 2 posted to Working Together by Arlo Guthrie on 11/27/2017 10:07:39 AM<br /> <table style="margin-bottom:12px;width:100%;" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="6" border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width:100%;height:40px;border:1px solid #FF8831;background-color:#ffc296;font-size:16px;font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;line-height:125%;color:#3d3b3b;padding:6px;"><b>The results of a survey carried out in October 2017 by VetNurse.co.uk and VetSurgeon.org to investigate the incidence of bullying and unpleasant behaviour in veterinary practice, and discuss ways in which it might be minimised.&nbsp;</b></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" style="margin-bottom:12px;width:100%;"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="background-color:#ffc296;font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:36px;color:#3d3b3b;padding:6px;height:40px;border-right:1px solid #FF8831;border-top:1px solid #FF8831;border-left:1px solid #FF8831;"><strong>Behaviour in Practice Report &amp; Appendices</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-right:1px solid #FF8831;border-bottom:1px solid #FF8831;border-left:1px solid #FF8831;"><ol> <li><a href="/agContent/wiki/behaviour.pdf" target="_blank">Report</a></li> <li><a href="/agContent/wiki/behaviour-survey-appendix-1.pdf" target="_blank">Appendix 1</a></li> <li><a href="/agContent/wiki/behaviour-survey-appendix-2.pdf" target="_blank">Appendix 2 (reports of two unpleasant behaviours together)</a></li> </ol></td> </tr> </tbody> </table><div style="clear:both;"></div> https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/working-together/w/veterinary-nursing-jobs-career-recruitment-advice/1088/behaviour-in-practice/revision/1Mon, 27 Nov 2017 09:56:35 GMT1a0763ec-3885-442c-853e-6cef656dfec5:cd2e9b05-7e54-420c-bde2-271e165af0b3Arlo GuthrieRevision 1 posted to Working Together by Arlo Guthrie on 11/27/2017 9:56:35 AM<br /> <p>The results of a survey carried out in October 2017 by VetSurgeon.org and VetNurse.co.uk to investigate the incidence of bullying and unpleasant behaviour in veterinary practice, and discuss ways in which it might be minimised.</p> <p></p><div style="clear:both;"></div> https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/working-together/w/veterinary-nursing-jobs-career-recruitment-advice/1080/locuming-guideThu, 09 Mar 2017 11:20:22 GMT1a0763ec-3885-442c-853e-6cef656dfec5:e99c57f3-a3ff-4831-90f3-9e5c5a438b67Arlo GuthrieCurrent Revision posted to Working Together by Arlo Guthrie on 3/9/2017 11:20:22 AM<br /> <table style="margin-bottom:12px;width:100%;" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="6" border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width:100%;height:40px;border:1px solid #FF8831;background-color:#ffc296;font-size:16px;font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;line-height:125%;color:#3d3b3b;padding:6px;"><b>This advice sheet from <a href="/jobs/">VetNurse Jobs</a> and Ali Hickman RVN contains hints and advice for anyone who is working as, or thinking of working as a veterinary nurse locum. &nbsp;</b></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" style="margin-bottom:12px;width:100%;"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="background-color:#ffc296;font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:36px;color:#3d3b3b;padding:6px;height:40px;border-right:1px solid #FF8831;border-top:1px solid #FF8831;border-left:1px solid #FF8831;"><strong>Contents</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-right:1px solid #FF8831;border-bottom:1px solid #FF8831;border-left:1px solid #FF8831;"><ol> <li><a href="#gettingwork">Getting work</a></li> <li><a href="#marketing">Marketing your services</a></li> <li><a href="#charge">What to charge</a></li> <li><a href="#insurance">Insurance</a></li> <li><a href="#invoicing">Invoicing</a></li> <li><a href="#need">You will need</a></li> <li><a href="#allowances">Allowances</a></li> <li><a href="#sick">Statutory sick pay</a></li> <li><a href="#offwork">What if you can&#39;t work</a></li> <li><a href="#toptips">VetNurse Members Top Tips</a></li> </ol></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" style="margin-bottom:12px;width:100%;"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="background-color:#ffc296;font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:36px;color:#3d3b3b;padding:6px;height:40px;border-right:1px solid #FF8831;border-top:1px solid #FF8831;border-left:1px solid #FF8831;"><strong><a name="gettingwork"></a>Getting Work</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="padding:6px;font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:125%;border-right:1px solid #FF8831;border-bottom:1px solid #FF8831;border-left:1px solid #FF8831;"> <p>You can either market your services directly to practices, or register with a recruitment agency. There are pros and cons either way:</p> <p style="font-size:20px;margin-top:12px;"><b>Going direct is good when:</b></p> <ul> <li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><strong>You want to maximise your earnings</strong><br /> Agencies charge a fee. By marketing your services direct to practices you can cut out the middleman, thereby potentially earning more and/or&nbsp;saving the practice money (making yourself a more attractive proposition in some cases).</li> <li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><strong>You are already familiar with and trust the practices you&rsquo;ll be working with.</strong></li> <li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><strong>You&#39;d like to work in local practices to whom you can market your services easily.</strong></li> <li><strong>You are comfortable running your own books and paying your own tax, (if you don&#39;t have a book keeper, accountant or umbrella company to do that for you).</strong></li> </ul> <p style="font-size:20px;"><b>Agencies are good when:</b></p> <ul> <li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><strong>You want the convenience and to be able to focus on your work<br /> </strong>Finding work yourself takes time and effort. Agencies should save you that work, so you can focus on the job itself. But beware, not all agencies are created equal. You should pick one (ideally on recommendation) that you can trust will make the effort to match you to the right jobs.</li> <li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><strong>You want maximum financial security / safety<br /> </strong>Agencies bill the practice on your behalf and collect the money. You might also find it comforting that they know the practice you&#39;re going to, and someone knows you are there!</li> <li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><strong>You are new to locuming</strong><br /> A spell with an agency will help you find your feet.</li> <li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><strong>You want to work further afield<br /> </strong>Agencies may be more likely to be able to offer you opportunities outside your local area (which might be harder for you to find).</li> <li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><strong>The practices you want to work for require locums to be sourced via an agency<br /> </strong>Some corporates and charities only or mainly use agency staff.</li> </ul> <p style="font-size:20px;"><strong>Going direct AND using an agency</strong></p> <ul> <li>If you work directly for practices, you can find that you get booked well in advance. But people&#39;s plans change, and you can find yourself with cancellations that are hard to fill. So it can be a good idea to source work BOTH directly and via an agency. If you do this, make sure you have agreed (in writing) with the agency, which practices you will be working for direct.</li> </ul> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" style="margin-bottom:12px;width:100%;"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="background-color:#ffc296;font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:36px;color:#3d3b3b;padding:6px;height:40px;border-right:1px solid #FF8831;border-top:1px solid #FF8831;border-left:1px solid #FF8831;"><strong><a name="marketing"></a>Marketing Your Services</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="padding:6px;font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:125%;border-right:1px solid #FF8831;border-bottom:1px solid #FF8831;border-left:1px solid #FF8831;"> <p>If you want to work directly for local practices, we&#39;d recommend that in the first instance, you write to the practices (following up with a telephone call) and ask to come and introduce yourself. Then, at the meeting, give them an information sheet about yourself and your service, and a card.&nbsp;</p> <p>You can extend the reach of your marketing activities (and supplement the above), by:</p> <ul> <li style="margin-bottom:12px;">Adding yourself to the VetNurse Locum Map (ensuring your VetNurse profile is professional and up-to-date).</li> <li>Creating a professional and up-to-date LinkedIn Profile</li> </ul> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" style="margin-bottom:12px;width:100%;"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="background-color:#ffc296;font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:36px;color:#3d3b3b;padding:6px;height:40px;border-right:1px solid #FF8831;border-top:1px solid #FF8831;border-left:1px solid #FF8831;"><strong><a name="charge"></a>What to charge?</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="padding:6px;font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:125%;border-right:1px solid #FF8831;border-bottom:1px solid #FF8831;border-left:1px solid #FF8831;"> <p>According to <a href="http://www.glvets.com/" target="_blank">Gardner Llewelyn Veterinary Recruitment</a>, rates at the start of 2017 tend to range between &pound;13-&pound;16 per hour for a Registered Veterinary Nurse and &pound;10-&pound;12 per hour for a VCA/VNA, excluding agency fees. That&#39;s a ballpark, rather than a definitive figure.<br /> <br /> Rates depend on a number of factors:</p> <ul> <li>The area of the country you work in</li> <li>The job you do</li> <li>The hours. For example, for OOH or public holidays you can expect to be paid more per hour than for a normal working week day</li> <li>How much you can negotiate! Never under-sell yourself but don&rsquo;t price yourself out either.</li> </ul> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" style="margin-bottom:12px;width:100%;"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="background-color:#ffc296;font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:36px;color:#3d3b3b;padding:6px;height:40px;border-right:1px solid #FF8831;border-top:1px solid #FF8831;border-left:1px solid #FF8831;"><strong><a name="insurance"></a>Insurance</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="padding:6px;font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:125%;border-right:1px solid #FF8831;border-bottom:1px solid #FF8831;border-left:1px solid #FF8831;"> <p><a href="http://www.rcvs.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/code-of-professional-conduct-for-veterinary-nurses/#profession" target="_blank">The RCVS &#39;Code of Professional Conduct for Veterinary Nurses&#39; says</a>:<br /><br /> <em>3.4&nbsp; Veterinary nurses must ensure that all their professional activities are covered by professional indemnity insurance or equivalent arrangements.</em><br /><a href="http://www.rcvs.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/code-of-professional-conduct-for-veterinary-nurses/"><br /></a>There are two separate insurance covers that you need to consider. <a href="https://www.thevds.co.uk" target="_blank">The Veterinary Defence Society (VDS)</a> provides both:</p> <p style="margin-top:12px;"><span style="font-size:20px;"><strong>Required: Civil liability arising from breach of professional duty etc.</strong></span><br />Veterinary nurses and other staff are normally covered under the professional indemnity insurance policy taken out by the practice. Just check the practice&#39;s policy before you start work.</p> <p style="margin-top:12px;"><span style="font-size:20px;"><strong>Recommended:&nbsp;Criminal and disciplinary proceedings.</strong></span><br /> In the case of the VDS, criminal and disciplinary proceedings cover is automatically applied to named practice staff only. So, if you will only be working at a small number of practices, you could ask them to add your name to their policy. For greater flexibility and certainty, you should consider taking out your own policy. It costs about &pound;50 per annum with the VDS.</p> <p>Alternatively, recruitment agencies may provide cover for you. Check with them.</p> <p style="margin-top:12px;"><span style="font-size:20px;"><strong>Public liability insurance<br /></strong></span>Public liability insurance covers you if clients or the public suffer property damage or personal injury as a result of your work. Again, you should be covered under the practice policy. However, if you work independently, providing services like dog walking, pet-sitting or grooming, it is essential. Examples of companies that offer this kind of insurance include:</p> <ul> <li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><a href="http://www.petbusinessinsurance.co.uk" target="_blank">http://www.petbusinessinsurance.co.uk</a>&nbsp;</li> <li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><a href="https://www.cliverton.co.uk/">https://www.cliverton.co.uk/</a>&nbsp;</li> <li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><a href="https://www.protectivity.com/">https://www.protectivity.com/</a>&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p>Note that some umbrella companies may provide certain types of insurance cover, such as public liability, as part of their service. Worth checking.</p> <a href="https://www.thevds.co.uk" target="_blank"><img src="/agContent/jobs/vds.jpg" width="333" height="94" alt=" " /></a></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" style="margin-bottom:12px;width:100%;"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="background-color:#ffc296;font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:36px;color:#3d3b3b;padding:6px;height:40px;border-right:1px solid #FF8831;border-top:1px solid #FF8831;border-left:1px solid #FF8831;"><strong><a name="invoicing" id="invoicing"></a>Invoicing</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="padding:6px;font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:125%;border-right:1px solid #FF8831;border-bottom:1px solid #FF8831;border-left:1px solid #FF8831;"> <p>There are a number of paid-for and free online invoicing services you can use to bill practices for your services. Two worthy of note:</p> <p><a href="http://www.zervant.com" target="_blank">www.zervant.com</a>&nbsp;<br /> Offers free invoice templates and a paid-for invoicing system. At the time of writing, costs &pound;9 per month for unlimited invoicing and free invoice templates.</p> <p><a href="http://www.xero.com" target="_blank">www.xero.com</a>&nbsp;<br /> A comprehensive system for invoicing, reconciling payments and preparing your annual accounts. At the time of writing, it costs &pound;7.50 per month for the basic package with 5 invoices and 20 bank reconciliations; &pound;16.50 for unlimited invoices/bank reconciliations. We use this at VetNurse.co.uk.&nbsp;</p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" style="margin-bottom:12px;width:100%;"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="background-color:#ffc296;font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:36px;color:#3d3b3b;padding:6px;height:40px;border-right:1px solid #FF8831;border-top:1px solid #FF8831;border-left:1px solid #FF8831;"><strong><a name="need" id="need"></a>You will need:</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="padding:6px;font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:125%;border-right:1px solid #FF8831;border-bottom:1px solid #FF8831;border-left:1px solid #FF8831;"> <ul> <li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><strong>Dosimeter Badge</strong><br />Do you have your own x-ray radiation dosimeter badge? If not, do you keep a record of your &lsquo;global&rsquo; exposure as you travel from location to location? No? You should, otherwise how do you know what your on-going exposure is? It&rsquo;s hopefully zero but, if you don&rsquo;t know, it might NOT be.<br /><br />TIP: Visit <a href="http://www.jakmarketing.co.uk/">http://www.jakmarketing.co.uk/</a> to find out about setting up your own dosimeter badge account (costs around &pound;15 per year).</li> <li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><strong>Stethoscope</strong></li> <li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><strong>Name badge</strong></li> <li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><strong>Thermometer</strong></li> <li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><strong>Calculator</strong></li> <li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><strong>Notebook and pen</strong></li> <li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><strong>Scrubs</strong></li> <li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><strong>Theatre cap and indoor footwear</strong></li> <li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><strong>Fleece or body warmer</strong></li> <li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><strong>Neat and tidy greens</strong></li> <li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><strong>Watch with second hand</strong></li> <li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><strong>Reliable car with breakdown cover and &lsquo;onward travel&rsquo; option.&nbsp;</strong></li> </ul> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" style="margin-bottom:12px;width:100%;"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="background-color:#ffc296;font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:36px;color:#3d3b3b;padding:6px;height:40px;border-right:1px solid #FF8831;border-top:1px solid #FF8831;border-left:1px solid #FF8831;"><strong><a name="allowances"></a>Allowances</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="padding:6px;font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:125%;border-right:1px solid #FF8831;border-bottom:1px solid #FF8831;border-left:1px solid #FF8831;"> <p>You are entitled to maternity allowance (<a href="https://www.gov.uk/maternity-allowance/eligibility">https://www.gov.uk/maternity-allowance/eligibility</a>), and Paternity Pay and Leave for your partner (if they are employed):&nbsp; <a href="https://www.gov.uk/paternity-pay-leave/overview">https://www.gov.uk/paternity-pay-leave/overview</a></p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" style="margin-bottom:12px;width:100%;"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="background-color:#ffc296;font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:36px;color:#3d3b3b;padding:6px;height:40px;border-right:1px solid #FF8831;border-top:1px solid #FF8831;border-left:1px solid #FF8831;"><strong><a name="sick"></a><b>Statutory Sick pay</b></strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="padding:6px;font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:125%;border-right:1px solid #FF8831;border-bottom:1px solid #FF8831;border-left:1px solid #FF8831;"> <p>If you are self-employed, you are not entitled to statutory sick pay, and no working means no income!</p> <p>It is therefore sensible to have a back-up or contingency plan in place for the times you cannot work. For example, put aside a minimum of one month&rsquo;s normal income in a savings account; strictly to be used for this purpose and top it up again if it ever gets used or when your normal monthly bills increase.</p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" style="margin-bottom:12px;width:100%;"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="background-color:#ffc296;font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:36px;color:#3d3b3b;padding:6px;height:40px;border-right:1px solid #FF8831;border-top:1px solid #FF8831;border-left:1px solid #FF8831;"><strong><a name="offwork"></a><b>What if you can&#39;t work?</b></strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="padding:6px;font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:125%;border-right:1px solid #FF8831;border-bottom:1px solid #FF8831;border-left:1px solid #FF8831;"> <p>Again, it is very practical to have a financial buffer that will provide you with an income for a lengthy period of unemployment due to, for example, ill health, an accident or some other unforeseen disaster.</p> <p>You will need to see a professional advisor for help if you decide to set up a formal income protection plan.</p> <p><a href="https://www.moneyadviceservice.org.uk/en/articles/personal-insurance-when-youre-self-employed">https://www.moneyadviceservice.org.uk/en/articles/personal-insurance-when-youre-self-employed</a>&nbsp;</p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" style="margin-bottom:12px;width:100%;"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="background-color:#ffc296;font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:36px;color:#3d3b3b;padding:6px;height:40px;border-right:1px solid #FF8831;border-top:1px solid #FF8831;border-left:1px solid #FF8831;"><strong><a name="toptips"></a><b>Other Top Tips</b></strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="padding:6px;font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:125%;border-right:1px solid #FF8831;border-bottom:1px solid #FF8831;border-left:1px solid #FF8831;"> <p>A few suggestions from VetNurse.co.uk members. Feel free to add your own (comment at the foot of the page).</p> <ul> <li>If you need to take your dog to work remember to check in advance that the practice is happy with that, not all are.</li> <li style="margin-bottom:12px;">If you need accomodation when you locum, don&#39;t forget to ask in advance what the practice can provide. It&#39;s not unknown for locums to end up sleeping in a consult room!</li> </ul> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table><div style="clear:both;"></div> https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/working-together/w/veterinary-nursing-jobs-career-recruitment-advice/1080/locuming-guide/revision/41Thu, 09 Mar 2017 10:58:25 GMT1a0763ec-3885-442c-853e-6cef656dfec5:e99c57f3-a3ff-4831-90f3-9e5c5a438b67Arlo GuthrieRevision 41 posted to Working Together by Arlo Guthrie on 3/9/2017 10:58:25 AM<br /> <table style="margin-bottom:12px;width:100%;" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="6" border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width:100%;height:40px;border:1px solid #FF8831;background-color:#ffc296;font-size:16px;font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;line-height:125%;color:#3d3b3b;padding:6px;"><b>This advice sheet from <a href="/jobs/">VetNurse Jobs</a> and Ali Hickman RVN contains hints and advice for anyone who is working as, or thinking of working as a veterinary nurse locum. &nbsp;</b></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" style="margin-bottom:12px;width:100%;"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="background-color:#ffc296;font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:36px;color:#3d3b3b;padding:6px;height:40px;border-right:1px solid #FF8831;border-top:1px solid #FF8831;border-left:1px solid #FF8831;"><strong>Contents</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-right:1px solid #FF8831;border-bottom:1px solid #FF8831;border-left:1px solid #FF8831;"><ol> <li><a href="#gettingwork">Getting work</a></li> <li><a href="#marketing">Marketing your services</a></li> <li><a href="#charge">What to charge</a></li> <li><a href="#insurance">Insurance</a></li> <li><a href="#invoicing">Invoicing</a></li> <li><a href="#need">You will need</a></li> <li><a href="#allowances">Allowances</a></li> <li><a href="#sick">Statutory sick pay</a></li> <li><a href="#offwork">What if you can&#39;t work</a></li> </ol></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" style="margin-bottom:12px;width:100%;"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="background-color:#ffc296;font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:36px;color:#3d3b3b;padding:6px;height:40px;border-right:1px solid #FF8831;border-top:1px solid #FF8831;border-left:1px solid #FF8831;"><strong><a name="gettingwork"></a>Getting Work</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="padding:6px;font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:125%;border-right:1px solid #FF8831;border-bottom:1px solid #FF8831;border-left:1px solid #FF8831;"> <p>You can either market your services directly to practices, or register with a recruitment agency. There are pros and cons either way:</p> <p style="font-size:20px;margin-top:12px;"><b>Going direct is good when:</b></p> <ul> <li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><strong>You want to maximise your earnings</strong><br /> Agencies charge a fee. By marketing your services direct to practices you can cut out the middleman, thereby potentially earning more and/or&nbsp;saving the practice money (making yourself a more attractive proposition in some cases).</li> <li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><strong>You are already familiar with and trust the practices you&rsquo;ll be working with.</strong></li> <li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><strong>You&#39;d like to work in local practices to whom you can market your services easily.</strong></li> <li><strong>You are comfortable running your own books and paying your own tax, or have a book keeper, accountant or umbrella company to do that for you.</strong></li> </ul> <p style="font-size:20px;"><b>Agencies are good when:</b></p> <ul> <li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><strong>You want the convenience and to be able to focus on your work<br /> </strong>Finding work yourself takes time and effort. Agencies should save you that work, so you can focus on the job itself. But beware, not all agencies are created equal. You should pick one (ideally on recommendation) that you can trust will make the effort to match you to the right jobs.</li> <li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><strong>You want maximum financial security / safety<br /> </strong>Agencies bill the practice on your behalf and collect the money. You might also find it comforting that they know the practice you&#39;re going to, and someone knows you are there!</li> <li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><strong>You are new to locuming</strong><br /> A spell with an agency will help you find your feet.</li> <li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><strong>You want to work further afield<br /> </strong>Agencies may be more likely to be able to offer you opportunities outside your local area (which might be harder for you to find).</li> <li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><strong>The practices you want to work for require locums to be sourced via an agency<br /> </strong>Some corporates and charities only or mainly use agency staff.</li> </ul> <p style="font-size:20px;"><strong>Going direct AND using an agency</strong></p> <ul> <li>If you work directly for practices, you can find that you get booked well in advance. But people&#39;s plans change, and you can find yourself with cancellations that are hard to fill. So it can be a good idea to source work BOTH directly and via an agency. If you do this, make sure you have agreed (in writing) with the agency, which practices you will be working for direct.</li> </ul> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" style="margin-bottom:12px;width:100%;"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="background-color:#ffc296;font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:36px;color:#3d3b3b;padding:6px;height:40px;border-right:1px solid #FF8831;border-top:1px solid #FF8831;border-left:1px solid #FF8831;"><strong><a name="marketing"></a>Marketing Your Services</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="padding:6px;font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:125%;border-right:1px solid #FF8831;border-bottom:1px solid #FF8831;border-left:1px solid #FF8831;"> <p>If you want to work directly for local practices, we&#39;d recommend that in the first instance, you write to the practices (following up with a telephone call) and ask to come and introduce yourself. Then, at the meeting, give them an information sheet about yourself and your service, and a card.&nbsp;</p> <p>You can extend the reach of your marketing activities (and supplement the above), by:</p> <ul> <li style="margin-bottom:12px;">Adding yourself to the VetNurse Locum Map (ensuring your VetNurse profile is professional and up-to-date).</li> <li>Creating a professional and up-to-date LinkedIn Profile</li> </ul> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" style="margin-bottom:12px;width:100%;"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="background-color:#ffc296;font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:36px;color:#3d3b3b;padding:6px;height:40px;border-right:1px solid #FF8831;border-top:1px solid #FF8831;border-left:1px solid #FF8831;"><strong><a name="charge"></a>What to charge?</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="padding:6px;font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:125%;border-right:1px solid #FF8831;border-bottom:1px solid #FF8831;border-left:1px solid #FF8831;"> <p>According to <a href="http://www.glvets.com/" target="_blank">Gardner Llewelyn Veterinary Recruitment</a>, rates at the start of 2017 tend to range between &pound;13-&pound;16 per hour for a Registered Veterinary Nurse and &pound;10-&pound;12 per hour for a VCA/VNA, excluding agency fees. That&#39;s a ballpark, rather than a definitive figure.<br /> <br /> Rates depend on a number of factors:</p> <ul> <li>The area of the country you work in</li> <li>The job you do</li> <li>The hours. For example, for OOH or public holidays you can expect to be paid more per hour than for a normal working week day</li> <li>How much you can negotiate! Never under-sell yourself but don&rsquo;t price yourself out either.</li> </ul> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" style="margin-bottom:12px;width:100%;"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="background-color:#ffc296;font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:36px;color:#3d3b3b;padding:6px;height:40px;border-right:1px solid #FF8831;border-top:1px solid #FF8831;border-left:1px solid #FF8831;"><strong><a name="insurance"></a>Insurance</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="padding:6px;font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:125%;border-right:1px solid #FF8831;border-bottom:1px solid #FF8831;border-left:1px solid #FF8831;"> <p><a href="http://www.rcvs.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/code-of-professional-conduct-for-veterinary-nurses/#profession" target="_blank">The RCVS &#39;Code of Professional Conduct for Veterinary Nurses&#39; says</a>:<br /><br /> <em>3.4&nbsp; Veterinary nurses must ensure that all their professional activities are covered by professional indemnity insurance or equivalent arrangements.</em><br /><a href="http://www.rcvs.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/code-of-professional-conduct-for-veterinary-nurses/"><br /></a>There are two separate insurance covers that you need to consider. <a href="https://www.thevds.co.uk" target="_blank">The Veterinary Defence Society (VDS)</a> provides both:</p> <p style="margin-top:12px;"><span style="font-size:20px;"><strong>Required: Civil liability arising from breach of professional duty etc.</strong></span><br />Veterinary nurses and other staff are normally covered under the professional indemnity insurance policy taken out by the practice. Just check the practice&#39;s policy before you start work.</p> <p style="margin-top:12px;"><span style="font-size:20px;"><strong>Recommended:&nbsp;Criminal and disciplinary proceedings.</strong></span><br /> In the case of the VDS, criminal and disciplinary proceedings cover is automatically applied to named practice staff only. So, if you will only be working at a small number of practices, you could ask them to add your name to their policy. For greater flexibility and certainty, you should consider taking out your own policy. It costs about &pound;50 per annum with the VDS.</p> <p>Alternatively, recruitment agencies may provide cover for you. Check with them.</p> <p style="margin-top:12px;"><span style="font-size:20px;"><strong>Public liability insurance<br /></strong></span>Public liability insurance covers you if clients or the public suffer property damage or personal injury as a result of your work. Again, you should be covered under the practice policy. However, if you work independently, providing services like dog walking, pet-sitting or grooming, it is essential. Examples of companies that offer this kind of insurance include:</p> <ul> <li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><a href="http://www.petbusinessinsurance.co.uk" target="_blank">http://www.petbusinessinsurance.co.uk</a>&nbsp;</li> <li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><a href="https://www.cliverton.co.uk/">https://www.cliverton.co.uk/</a>&nbsp;</li> <li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><a href="https://www.protectivity.com/">https://www.protectivity.com/</a>&nbsp;</li> </ul> <a href="https://www.thevds.co.uk" target="_blank"><img src="/agContent/jobs/vds.jpg" width="333" height="94" alt=" " /></a></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" style="margin-bottom:12px;width:100%;"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="background-color:#ffc296;font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:36px;color:#3d3b3b;padding:6px;height:40px;border-right:1px solid #FF8831;border-top:1px solid #FF8831;border-left:1px solid #FF8831;"><strong><a name="invoicing" id="invoicing"></a>Invoicing</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="padding:6px;font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:125%;border-right:1px solid #FF8831;border-bottom:1px solid #FF8831;border-left:1px solid #FF8831;"> <p>There are a number of paid-for and free online invoicing services you can use to bill practices for your services. Two worthy of note:</p> <p><a href="http://www.zervant.com" target="_blank">www.zervant.com</a>&nbsp;<br /> Offers free invoice templates and a paid-for invoicing system. At the time of writing, costs &pound;9 per month for unlimited invoicing and free invoice templates.</p> <p><a href="http://www.xero.com" target="_blank">www.xero.com</a>&nbsp;<br /> A comprehensive system for invoicing, reconciling payments and preparing your annual accounts. At the time of writing, it costs &pound;7.50 per month for the basic package with 5 invoices and 20 bank reconciliations; &pound;16.50 for unlimited invoices/bank reconciliations. We use this at VetNurse.co.uk.&nbsp;</p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" style="margin-bottom:12px;width:100%;"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="background-color:#ffc296;font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:36px;color:#3d3b3b;padding:6px;height:40px;border-right:1px solid #FF8831;border-top:1px solid #FF8831;border-left:1px solid #FF8831;"><strong><a name="need" id="need"></a>You will need:</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="padding:6px;font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:125%;border-right:1px solid #FF8831;border-bottom:1px solid #FF8831;border-left:1px solid #FF8831;"> <ul> <li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><strong>Dosimeter Badge</strong><br />Do you have your own x-ray radiation dosimeter badge? If not, do you keep a record of your &lsquo;global&rsquo; exposure as you travel from location to location? No? You should, otherwise how do you know what your on-going exposure is? It&rsquo;s hopefully zero but, if you don&rsquo;t know, it might NOT be.<br /><br />TIP: Visit <a href="http://www.jakmarketing.co.uk/">http://www.jakmarketing.co.uk/</a> to find out about setting up your own dosimeter badge account (costs around &pound;15 per year).</li> <li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><strong>Stethoscope</strong></li> <li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><strong>Name badge</strong></li> <li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><strong>Thermometer</strong></li> <li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><strong>Calculator</strong></li> <li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><strong>Notebook and pen</strong></li> <li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><strong>Scrubs</strong></li> <li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><strong>Theatre cap and indoor footwear</strong></li> <li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><strong>Fleece or body warmer</strong></li> <li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><strong>Neat and tidy greens</strong></li> <li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><strong>Watch with second hand</strong></li> <li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><strong>Reliable car with breakdown cover and &lsquo;onward travel&rsquo; option.&nbsp;</strong></li> </ul> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" style="margin-bottom:12px;width:100%;"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="background-color:#ffc296;font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:36px;color:#3d3b3b;padding:6px;height:40px;border-right:1px solid #FF8831;border-top:1px solid #FF8831;border-left:1px solid #FF8831;"><strong><a name="allowances"></a>Allowances</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="padding:6px;font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:125%;border-right:1px solid #FF8831;border-bottom:1px solid #FF8831;border-left:1px solid #FF8831;"> <p>You are entitled to maternity allowance (<a href="https://www.gov.uk/maternity-allowance/eligibility">https://www.gov.uk/maternity-allowance/eligibility</a>), and Paternity Pay and Leave for your partner (if they are employed):&nbsp; <a href="https://www.gov.uk/paternity-pay-leave/overview">https://www.gov.uk/paternity-pay-leave/overview</a></p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" style="margin-bottom:12px;width:100%;"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="background-color:#ffc296;font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:36px;color:#3d3b3b;padding:6px;height:40px;border-right:1px solid #FF8831;border-top:1px solid #FF8831;border-left:1px solid #FF8831;"><strong><a name="sick"></a><b>Statutory Sick pay</b></strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="padding:6px;font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:125%;border-right:1px solid #FF8831;border-bottom:1px solid #FF8831;border-left:1px solid #FF8831;"> <p>If you are self-employed, you are not entitled to statutory sick pay, and no working means no income!</p> <p>It is therefore sensible to have a back-up or contingency plan in place for the times you cannot work. For example, put aside a minimum of one month&rsquo;s normal income in a savings account; strictly to be used for this purpose and top it up again if it ever gets used or when your normal monthly bills increase.</p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" style="margin-bottom:12px;width:100%;"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="background-color:#ffc296;font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:36px;color:#3d3b3b;padding:6px;height:40px;border-right:1px solid #FF8831;border-top:1px solid #FF8831;border-left:1px solid #FF8831;"><strong><a name="offwork"></a><b>What if you can&#39;t work?</b></strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="padding:6px;font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:125%;border-right:1px solid #FF8831;border-bottom:1px solid #FF8831;border-left:1px solid #FF8831;"> <p>Again, it is very practical to have a financial buffer that will provide you with an income for a lengthy period of unemployment due to, for example, ill health, an accident or some other unforeseen disaster.</p> <p>You will need to see a professional advisor for help if you decide to set up a formal income protection plan.</p> <p><a href="https://www.moneyadviceservice.org.uk/en/articles/personal-insurance-when-youre-self-employed">https://www.moneyadviceservice.org.uk/en/articles/personal-insurance-when-youre-self-employed</a>&nbsp;</p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table><div style="clear:both;"></div> https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/working-together/w/veterinary-nursing-jobs-career-recruitment-advice/1080/locuming-guide/revision/40Thu, 26 Jan 2017 17:38:39 GMT1a0763ec-3885-442c-853e-6cef656dfec5:e99c57f3-a3ff-4831-90f3-9e5c5a438b67Arlo GuthrieRevision 40 posted to Working Together by Arlo Guthrie on 1/26/2017 5:38:39 PM<br /> <table style="margin-bottom:12px;width:100%;" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="6" border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width:100%;height:40px;border:1px solid #FF8831;background-color:#ffc296;font-size:16px;font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;line-height:125%;color:#3d3b3b;padding:6px;"><b>This advice sheet from <a href="/jobs/">VetNurse Jobs</a> and Ali Hickman RVN contains hints and advice for anyone who is working as, or thinking of working as a veterinary nurse locum. &nbsp;</b></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" style="margin-bottom:12px;width:100%;"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="background-color:#ffc296;font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:36px;color:#3d3b3b;padding:6px;height:40px;border-right:1px solid #FF8831;border-top:1px solid #FF8831;border-left:1px solid #FF8831;"><strong>Contents</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-right:1px solid #FF8831;border-bottom:1px solid #FF8831;border-left:1px solid #FF8831;"><ol> <li><a href="#gettingwork">Getting work</a></li> <li><a href="#marketing">Marketing your services</a></li> <li><a href="#charge">What to charge</a></li> <li><a href="#insurance">Insurance</a></li> <li><a href="#invoicing">Invoicing</a></li> <li><a href="#need">You will need</a></li> <li><a href="#allowances">Allowances</a></li> <li><a href="#sick">Statutory sick pay</a></li> <li><a href="#offwork">What if you can&#39;t work</a></li> </ol></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" style="margin-bottom:12px;width:100%;"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="background-color:#ffc296;font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:36px;color:#3d3b3b;padding:6px;height:40px;border-right:1px solid #FF8831;border-top:1px solid #FF8831;border-left:1px solid #FF8831;"><strong><a name="gettingwork"></a>Getting Work</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="padding:6px;font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:125%;border-right:1px solid #FF8831;border-bottom:1px solid #FF8831;border-left:1px solid #FF8831;"> <p>You can either market your services directly to practices, or register with a recruitment agency. There are pros and cons either way:</p> <p style="font-size:20px;margin-top:12px;"><b>Going direct is good when:</b></p> <ul> <li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><strong>You want to maximise your earnings</strong><br /> Agencies charge a fee. By marketing your services direct to practices you can cut out the middleman, thereby potentially earning more and/or&nbsp;saving the practice money (making yourself a more attractive proposition in some cases).</li> <li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><strong>You are already familiar with and trust the practices you&rsquo;ll be working with.</strong></li> <li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><strong>You&#39;d like to work in local practices to whom you can market your services easily.</strong></li> <li><strong>You are comfortable running your own books and paying your own tax, or have a book keeper or accountant to do that for you.</strong></li> </ul> <p style="font-size:20px;"><b>Agencies are good when:</b></p> <ul> <li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><strong>You want the convenience and to be able to focus on your work<br /> </strong>Finding work yourself takes time and effort. Agencies should save you that work, so you can focus on the job itself. But beware, not all agencies are created equal. You should pick one (ideally on recommendation) that you can trust will make the effort to match you to the right jobs.</li> <li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><strong>You want maximum financial security / safety<br /> </strong>Agencies bill the practice on your behalf and collect the money. You might also find it comforting that they know the practice you&#39;re going to, and someone knows you are there!</li> <li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><strong>You are new to locuming</strong><br /> A spell with an agency will help you find your feet.</li> <li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><strong>You want to work further afield<br /> </strong>Agencies may be more likely to be able to offer you opportunities outside your local area (which might be harder for you to find).</li> <li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><strong>The practices you want to work for require locums to be sourced via an agency<br /> </strong>Some corporates and charities only or mainly use agency staff.</li> </ul> <p style="font-size:20px;"><strong>Going direct AND using an agency</strong></p> <ul> <li>If you work directly for practices, you can find that you get booked well in advance. But people&#39;s plans change, and you can find yourself with cancellations that are hard to fill. So it can be a good idea to source work BOTH directly and via an agency. If you do this, make sure you have agreed (in writing) with the agency, which practices you will be working for direct.</li> </ul> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" style="margin-bottom:12px;width:100%;"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="background-color:#ffc296;font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:36px;color:#3d3b3b;padding:6px;height:40px;border-right:1px solid #FF8831;border-top:1px solid #FF8831;border-left:1px solid #FF8831;"><strong><a name="marketing"></a>Marketing Your Services</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="padding:6px;font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:125%;border-right:1px solid #FF8831;border-bottom:1px solid #FF8831;border-left:1px solid #FF8831;"> <p>If you want to work directly for local practices, we&#39;d recommend that in the first instance, you write to the practices (following up with a telephone call) and ask to come and introduce yourself. Then, at the meeting, give them an information sheet about yourself and your service, and a card.&nbsp;</p> <p>You can extend the reach of your marketing activities (and supplement the above), by:</p> <ul> <li style="margin-bottom:12px;">Adding yourself to the VetNurse Locum Map (ensuring your VetNurse profile is professional and up-to-date).</li> <li>Creating a professional and up-to-date LinkedIn Profile</li> </ul> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" style="margin-bottom:12px;width:100%;"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="background-color:#ffc296;font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:36px;color:#3d3b3b;padding:6px;height:40px;border-right:1px solid #FF8831;border-top:1px solid #FF8831;border-left:1px solid #FF8831;"><strong><a name="charge"></a>What to charge?</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="padding:6px;font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:125%;border-right:1px solid #FF8831;border-bottom:1px solid #FF8831;border-left:1px solid #FF8831;"> <p>According to <a href="http://www.glvets.com/" target="_blank">Gardner Llewelyn Veterinary Recruitment</a>, rates at the start of 2017 tend to range between &pound;13-&pound;16 per hour for a Registered Veterinary Nurse and &pound;10-&pound;12 per hour for a VCA/VNA, excluding agency fees. That&#39;s a ballpark, rather than a definitive figure.<br /> <br /> Rates depend on a number of factors:</p> <ul> <li>The area of the country you work in</li> <li>The job you do</li> <li>The hours. For example, for OOH or public holidays you can expect to be paid more per hour than for a normal working week day</li> <li>How much you can negotiate! Never under-sell yourself but don&rsquo;t price yourself out either.</li> </ul> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" style="margin-bottom:12px;width:100%;"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="background-color:#ffc296;font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:36px;color:#3d3b3b;padding:6px;height:40px;border-right:1px solid #FF8831;border-top:1px solid #FF8831;border-left:1px solid #FF8831;"><strong><a name="insurance"></a>Insurance</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="padding:6px;font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:125%;border-right:1px solid #FF8831;border-bottom:1px solid #FF8831;border-left:1px solid #FF8831;"> <p><a href="http://www.rcvs.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/code-of-professional-conduct-for-veterinary-nurses/#profession" target="_blank">The RCVS &#39;Code of Professional Conduct for Veterinary Nurses&#39; says</a>:<br /><br /> <em>3.4&nbsp; Veterinary nurses must ensure that all their professional activities are covered by professional indemnity insurance or equivalent arrangements.</em><br /><a href="http://www.rcvs.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/code-of-professional-conduct-for-veterinary-nurses/"><br /></a>There are two separate insurance covers that you need to consider. <a href="https://www.thevds.co.uk" target="_blank">The Veterinary Defence Society (VDS)</a> provides both:</p> <p style="margin-top:12px;"><span style="font-size:20px;"><strong>Required: Civil liability arising from breach of professional duty etc.</strong></span><br />Veterinary nurses and other staff are normally covered under the professional indemnity insurance policy taken out by the practice. Just check the practice&#39;s policy before you start work.</p> <p style="margin-top:12px;"><span style="font-size:20px;"><strong>Recommended:&nbsp;Criminal and disciplinary proceedings.</strong></span><br /> In the case of the VDS, criminal and disciplinary proceedings cover is automatically applied to named practice staff only. So, if you will only be working at a small number of practices, you could ask them to add your name to their policy. For greater flexibility and certainty, you should consider taking out your own policy. It costs about &pound;50 per annum with the VDS.</p> <p>Alternatively, recruitment agencies may provide cover for you. Check with them.</p> <p style="margin-top:12px;"><span style="font-size:20px;"><strong>Public liability insurance<br /></strong></span>Public liability insurance covers you if clients or the public suffer property damage or personal injury as a result of your work. Again, you should be covered under the practice policy. However, if you work independently, providing services like dog walking, pet-sitting or grooming, it is essential. Examples of companies that offer this kind of insurance include:</p> <ul> <li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><a href="http://www.petbusinessinsurance.co.uk" target="_blank">http://www.petbusinessinsurance.co.uk</a>&nbsp;</li> <li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><a href="https://www.cliverton.co.uk/">https://www.cliverton.co.uk/</a>&nbsp;</li> <li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><a href="https://www.protectivity.com/">https://www.protectivity.com/</a>&nbsp;</li> </ul> <a href="https://www.thevds.co.uk" target="_blank"><img src="/agContent/jobs/vds.jpg" width="333" height="94" alt=" " /></a></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" style="margin-bottom:12px;width:100%;"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="background-color:#ffc296;font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:36px;color:#3d3b3b;padding:6px;height:40px;border-right:1px solid #FF8831;border-top:1px solid #FF8831;border-left:1px solid #FF8831;"><strong><a name="invoicing" id="invoicing"></a>Invoicing</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="padding:6px;font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:125%;border-right:1px solid #FF8831;border-bottom:1px solid #FF8831;border-left:1px solid #FF8831;"> <p>There are a number of paid-for and free online invoicing services you can use to bill practices for your services. Two worthy of note:</p> <p><a href="http://www.zervant.com" target="_blank">www.zervant.com</a>&nbsp;<br /> Offers free invoice templates and a paid-for invoicing system. At the time of writing, costs &pound;9 per month for unlimited invoicing and free invoice templates.</p> <p><a href="http://www.xero.com" target="_blank">www.xero.com</a>&nbsp;<br /> A comprehensive system for invoicing, reconciling payments and preparing your annual accounts. At the time of writing, it costs &pound;7.50 per month for the basic package with 5 invoices and 20 bank reconciliations; &pound;16.50 for unlimited invoices/bank reconciliations. We use this at VetNurse.co.uk.&nbsp;</p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" style="margin-bottom:12px;width:100%;"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="background-color:#ffc296;font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:36px;color:#3d3b3b;padding:6px;height:40px;border-right:1px solid #FF8831;border-top:1px solid #FF8831;border-left:1px solid #FF8831;"><strong><a name="need" id="need"></a>You will need:</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="padding:6px;font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:125%;border-right:1px solid #FF8831;border-bottom:1px solid #FF8831;border-left:1px solid #FF8831;"> <ul> <li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><strong>Dosimeter Badge</strong><br />Do you have your own x-ray radiation dosimeter badge? If not, do you keep a record of your &lsquo;global&rsquo; exposure as you travel from location to location? No? You should, otherwise how do you know what your on-going exposure is? It&rsquo;s hopefully zero but, if you don&rsquo;t know, it might NOT be.<br /><br />TIP: Visit <a href="http://www.jakmarketing.co.uk/">http://www.jakmarketing.co.uk/</a> to find out about setting up your own dosimeter badge account (costs around &pound;15 per year).</li> <li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><strong>Stethoscope</strong></li> <li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><strong>Name badge</strong></li> <li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><strong>Thermometer</strong></li> <li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><strong>Calculator</strong></li> <li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><strong>Notebook and pen</strong></li> <li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><strong>Scrubs</strong></li> <li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><strong>Theatre cap and indoor footwear</strong></li> <li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><strong>Fleece or body warmer</strong></li> <li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><strong>Neat and tidy greens</strong></li> <li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><strong>Watch with second hand</strong></li> <li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><strong>Reliable car with breakdown cover and &lsquo;onward travel&rsquo; option.&nbsp;</strong></li> </ul> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" style="margin-bottom:12px;width:100%;"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="background-color:#ffc296;font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:36px;color:#3d3b3b;padding:6px;height:40px;border-right:1px solid #FF8831;border-top:1px solid #FF8831;border-left:1px solid #FF8831;"><strong><a name="allowances"></a>Allowances</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="padding:6px;font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:125%;border-right:1px solid #FF8831;border-bottom:1px solid #FF8831;border-left:1px solid #FF8831;"> <p>You are entitled to maternity allowance (<a href="https://www.gov.uk/maternity-allowance/eligibility">https://www.gov.uk/maternity-allowance/eligibility</a>), and Paternity Pay and Leave for your partner (if they are employed):&nbsp; <a href="https://www.gov.uk/paternity-pay-leave/overview">https://www.gov.uk/paternity-pay-leave/overview</a></p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" style="margin-bottom:12px;width:100%;"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="background-color:#ffc296;font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:36px;color:#3d3b3b;padding:6px;height:40px;border-right:1px solid #FF8831;border-top:1px solid #FF8831;border-left:1px solid #FF8831;"><strong><a name="sick"></a><b>Statutory Sick pay</b></strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="padding:6px;font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:125%;border-right:1px solid #FF8831;border-bottom:1px solid #FF8831;border-left:1px solid #FF8831;"> <p>If you are self-employed, you are not entitled to statutory sick pay, and no working means no income!</p> <p>It is therefore sensible to have a back-up or contingency plan in place for the times you cannot work. For example, put aside a minimum of one month&rsquo;s normal income in a savings account; strictly to be used for this purpose and top it up again if it ever gets used or when your normal monthly bills increase.</p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" style="margin-bottom:12px;width:100%;"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="background-color:#ffc296;font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:36px;color:#3d3b3b;padding:6px;height:40px;border-right:1px solid #FF8831;border-top:1px solid #FF8831;border-left:1px solid #FF8831;"><strong><a name="offwork"></a><b>What if you can&#39;t work?</b></strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="padding:6px;font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:125%;border-right:1px solid #FF8831;border-bottom:1px solid #FF8831;border-left:1px solid #FF8831;"> <p>Again, it is very practical to have a financial buffer that will provide you with an income for a lengthy period of unemployment due to, for example, ill health, an accident or some other unforeseen disaster.</p> <p>You will need to see a professional advisor for help if you decide to set up a formal income protection plan.</p> <p><a href="https://www.moneyadviceservice.org.uk/en/articles/personal-insurance-when-youre-self-employed">https://www.moneyadviceservice.org.uk/en/articles/personal-insurance-when-youre-self-employed</a>&nbsp;</p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table><div style="clear:both;"></div> https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/working-together/w/veterinary-nursing-jobs-career-recruitment-advice/1080/locuming-guide/revision/39Wed, 25 Jan 2017 19:00:13 GMT1a0763ec-3885-442c-853e-6cef656dfec5:e99c57f3-a3ff-4831-90f3-9e5c5a438b67Arlo GuthrieRevision 39 posted to Working Together by Arlo Guthrie on 1/25/2017 7:00:13 PM<br /> <p style="padding:0;margin:0;"></p> <table style="margin-bottom:12px;width:100%;" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="6" border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width:100%;height:40px;border:1px solid #FF8831;background-color:#ffc296;font-size:16px;font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;line-height:125%;color:#3d3b3b;padding:6px;"><b>This advice sheet from VetNurse Jobs and Ali Hickman RVN contains hints and advice for anyone who is working as, or thinking of working as a veterinary nurse locum. &nbsp;</b></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p style="padding:0;margin:0;"></p> <table style="margin-bottom:12px;width:100%;" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="background-color:#ffc296;font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:36px;color:#3d3b3b;padding:6px;height:40px;border-right:1px solid #FF8831;border-top:1px solid #FF8831;border-left:1px solid #FF8831;"><strong>Contents</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-right:1px solid #FF8831;border-bottom:1px solid #FF8831;border-left:1px solid #FF8831;"><ol> <li><a href="#gettingwork">Getting work</a></li> <li><a href="#marketing">Marketing your services</a></li> <li><a href="#charge">What to charge</a></li> <li><a href="#insurance">Insurance</a></li> <li><a href="#invoicing">Invoicing</a></li> <li><a href="#need">You will need</a></li> <li><a href="#allowances">Allowances</a></li> <li><a href="#sick">Statutory sick pay</a></li> <li><a href="#offwork">What if you can&#39;t work</a></li> </ol></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table style="margin-bottom:12px;width:100%;" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="background-color:#ffc296;font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:36px;color:#3d3b3b;padding:6px;height:40px;border-right:1px solid #FF8831;border-top:1px solid #FF8831;border-left:1px solid #FF8831;"><strong><a name="gettingwork"></a>Getting Work</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="padding:6px;font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:125%;border-right:1px solid #FF8831;border-bottom:1px solid #FF8831;border-left:1px solid #FF8831;"> <p>You can either market your services directly to practices, or register with an recruitment agency. There are pros and cons either way:</p> <p style="font-size:20px;"><b>Going direct is good when:</b></p> <ul> <li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><strong>You want to maximise your earnings</strong><br /> Agencies charge a fee. By marketing your services direct to practices you can cut out the middleman, thereby potentially earning more and/or&nbsp;saving the practice money (making yourself a more attractive proposition in some cases).</li> <li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><strong>You are already familiar with and trust the practices you&rsquo;ll be working with.</strong></li> <li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><strong>You&#39;d like to work in local practices to whom you can market your services easily.</strong></li> <li><strong>You are comfortable running your own books and paying your own tax, or have a book keeper or accountant to do that for you.</strong></li> </ul> <p style="font-size:20px;"><b>Agencies are good when:</b></p> <ul> <li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><strong>You want maximum financial security / safety<br /> </strong>Agencies bill the practice on your behalf and collect the money. You might also find it comforting that they know the practice you&#39;re going to, and someone knows you are there!</li> <li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><strong>You are new to locuming</strong><br /> A spell with an agency will help you find your feet.</li> <li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><strong>You want to work further afield<br /> </strong>Agencies may be more likely to be able to offer you opportunities outside your local area (which might be harder for you to find).</li> <li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><strong>The practices you want to work for require locums to be sourced via an agency<br /> </strong>Some corporates and charities only or mainly use agency staff.</li> </ul> <p style="font-size:20px;"><strong>Going direct AND using an agency</strong></p> <ul> <li>If you work directly for practices, you can find that you get booked well in advance. But people&#39;s plans change, and you can find yourself with cancellations that are hard to fill. So it can be a good idea to source work BOTH directly and via an agency. If you do this, make sure you have agreed (in writing) with the agency, which practices you will be working for direct.</li> </ul> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table style="margin-bottom:12px;width:100%;" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="background-color:#ffc296;font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:36px;color:#3d3b3b;padding:6px;height:40px;border-right:1px solid #FF8831;border-top:1px solid #FF8831;border-left:1px solid #FF8831;"><strong><a name="marketing"></a>Marketing Your Services</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="padding:6px;font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:125%;border-right:1px solid #FF8831;border-bottom:1px solid #FF8831;border-left:1px solid #FF8831;"> <p>If you want to work directly for local practices, we&#39;d recommend that in the first instance, you write to the practices (following up with a telephone call) and ask to come and introduce yourself. Then, at the meeting, give them an information sheet about yourself and your service, and a card.&nbsp;</p> <p>You can extend the reach of your marketing activities (and supplement the above), by:</p> <ul> <li style="margin-bottom:12px;">Adding yourself to the VetNurse Locum Map (ensuring your VetNurse profile is professional and up-to-date).</li> <li>Creating a professional and up-to-date LinkedIn Profile</li> </ul> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table style="margin-bottom:12px;width:100%;" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="background-color:#ffc296;font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:36px;color:#3d3b3b;padding:6px;height:40px;border-right:1px solid #FF8831;border-top:1px solid #FF8831;border-left:1px solid #FF8831;"><strong><a name="charge"></a>What to charge?</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="padding:6px;font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:125%;border-right:1px solid #FF8831;border-bottom:1px solid #FF8831;border-left:1px solid #FF8831;"> <p>Rates depend on a number of factors:</p> <ul> <li>The area of the country you work in</li> <li>The job you do e.g. specialist work will usually command more than, say, general practitioner work</li> <li>The hours worked. For example, for OOH or public holidays you may expect to be paid more per hour than for a normal working week day</li> <li>How much you can negotiate! Never under-sell yourself but don&rsquo;t price yourself out either.</li> </ul> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table style="margin-bottom:12px;width:100%;" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="background-color:#ffc296;font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:36px;color:#3d3b3b;padding:6px;height:40px;border-right:1px solid #FF8831;border-top:1px solid #FF8831;border-left:1px solid #FF8831;"><strong><a name="insurance"></a>Insurance</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="padding:6px;font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:125%;border-right:1px solid #FF8831;border-bottom:1px solid #FF8831;border-left:1px solid #FF8831;"> <p><a href="http://www.rcvs.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/code-of-professional-conduct-for-veterinary-nurses/#profession" target="_blank">The RCVS &#39;Code of Professional Conduct for Veterinary Nurses&#39; says</a>:<br /><br /> <em>3.4&nbsp; Veterinary nurses must ensure that all their professional activities are covered by professional indemnity insurance or equivalent arrangements.</em><br /><a href="http://www.rcvs.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/code-of-professional-conduct-for-veterinary-nurses/"><br /></a>There are two separate insurance covers that you need to consider. <a href="https://www.thevds.co.uk" target="_blank">The Veterinary Defence Society (VDS)</a> provides both:</p> <p style="margin-top:12px;"><span style="font-size:20px;"><strong>Required: Civil liability arising from breach of professional duty etc.</strong></span><br />Veterinary nurses and other staff are normally covered under the professional indemnity insurance policy taken out by the practice. Just check the practice&#39;s policy before you start work.</p> <p style="margin-top:12px;"><span style="font-size:20px;"><strong>Recommended:&nbsp;Criminal and disciplinary proceedings.</strong></span><br /> In the case of the VDS, criminal and disciplinary proceedings cover is automatically applied to named practice staff only. So, if you will only be working at a small number of practices, you could ask them to add your name to their policy. For greater flexibility and certainty, you should consider taking out your own policy. It costs about &pound;50 per annum with the VDS.</p> <p>Alternatively, recruitment agencies may provide cover for you. Check with them.</p> <p style="margin-top:12px;"><span style="font-size:20px;"><strong>Public liability insurance<br /></strong></span>Public liability insurance covers you if clients or the public suffer property damage or personal injury as a result of your work. Again, you should be covered under the practice policy. However, if you work independently, providing services like dog walking, pet-sitting or grooming, it is essential. Examples of companies that offer this kind of insurance include:</p> <ul> <li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><a href="http://www.petbusinessinsurance.co.uk" target="_blank">http://www.petbusinessinsurance.co.uk</a>&nbsp;</li> <li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><a href="https://www.cliverton.co.uk/">https://www.cliverton.co.uk/</a>&nbsp;</li> <li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><a href="https://www.protectivity.com/">https://www.protectivity.com/</a>&nbsp;</li> </ul> <a href="https://www.thevds.co.uk" target="_blank"><img src="/agContent/jobs/vds.jpg" alt=" " width="333" height="94" /></a></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table style="margin-bottom:12px;width:100%;" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="background-color:#ffc296;font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:36px;color:#3d3b3b;padding:6px;height:40px;border-right:1px solid #FF8831;border-top:1px solid #FF8831;border-left:1px solid #FF8831;"><strong><a name="invoicing" id="invoicing"></a>Invoicing</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="padding:6px;font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:125%;border-right:1px solid #FF8831;border-bottom:1px solid #FF8831;border-left:1px solid #FF8831;"> <p>There are a number of paid-for and free online invoicing services you can use to bill practices for your services. Two worthy of note:</p> <p><a href="http://www.zervant.com" target="_blank">www.zervant.com</a>&nbsp;<br /> Offers free invoice templates and a paid-for invoicing system. At the time of writing, costs &pound;9 per month for unlimited invoicing and free invoice templates.</p> <p><a href="http://www.xero.com" target="_blank">www.xero.com</a>&nbsp;<br /> A comprehensive system for invoicing, reconciling payments and preparing your annual accounts. At the time of writing, it costs &pound;7.50 per month for the basic package with 5 invoices and 20 bank reconciliations; &pound;16.50 for unlimited invoices/bank reconciliations. We use this at VetNurse.co.uk.&nbsp;</p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table style="margin-bottom:12px;width:100%;" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="background-color:#ffc296;font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:36px;color:#3d3b3b;padding:6px;height:40px;border-right:1px solid #FF8831;border-top:1px solid #FF8831;border-left:1px solid #FF8831;"><strong><a name="need" id="need"></a>You will need:</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="padding:6px;font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:125%;border-right:1px solid #FF8831;border-bottom:1px solid #FF8831;border-left:1px solid #FF8831;"> <ul> <li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><strong>Dosimeter Badge</strong><br />Do you have your own x-ray radiation dosimeter badge? If not, do you keep a record of your &lsquo;global&rsquo; exposure as you travel from location to location? No? You should, otherwise how do you know what your on-going exposure is? It&rsquo;s hopefully zero but, if you don&rsquo;t know, it might NOT be.<br /><br />TIP: Visit <a href="http://www.jakmarketing.co.uk/">http://www.jakmarketing.co.uk/</a> to find out about setting up your own dosimeter badge account (costs around &pound;15 per year).</li> <li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><strong>Stethoscope</strong></li> <li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><strong>Name badge</strong></li> <li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><strong>Thermometer</strong></li> <li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><strong>Calculator</strong></li> <li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><strong>Notebook and pen</strong></li> <li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><strong>Scrubs</strong></li> <li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><strong>Theatre cap and indoor footwear</strong></li> <li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><strong>Fleece or body warmer</strong></li> <li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><strong>Neat and tidy greens</strong></li> <li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><strong>Watch with second hand</strong></li> <li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><strong>Reliable car with breakdown cover and &lsquo;onward travel&rsquo; option.&nbsp;</strong></li> </ul> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table style="margin-bottom:12px;width:100%;" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="background-color:#ffc296;font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:36px;color:#3d3b3b;padding:6px;height:40px;border-right:1px solid #FF8831;border-top:1px solid #FF8831;border-left:1px solid #FF8831;"><strong><a name="allowances"></a>Allowances</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="padding:6px;font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:125%;border-right:1px solid #FF8831;border-bottom:1px solid #FF8831;border-left:1px solid #FF8831;"> <p>You are entitled to maternity allowance (<a href="https://www.gov.uk/maternity-allowance/eligibility">https://www.gov.uk/maternity-allowance/eligibility</a>), and Paternity Pay and Leave for your partner (if they are employed):&nbsp; <a href="https://www.gov.uk/paternity-pay-leave/overview">https://www.gov.uk/paternity-pay-leave/overview</a></p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table style="margin-bottom:12px;width:100%;" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="background-color:#ffc296;font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:36px;color:#3d3b3b;padding:6px;height:40px;border-right:1px solid #FF8831;border-top:1px solid #FF8831;border-left:1px solid #FF8831;"><strong><a name="sick"></a><b>Statutory Sick pay</b></strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="padding:6px;font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:125%;border-right:1px solid #FF8831;border-bottom:1px solid #FF8831;border-left:1px solid #FF8831;"> <p>If you are self-employed, you are not entitled to statutory sick pay, and no working means no income!</p> <p>It is therefore sensible to have a back-up or contingency plan in place for the times you cannot work. For example, put aside a minimum of one month&rsquo;s normal income in a savings account; strictly to be used for this purpose and top it up again if it ever gets used or when your normal monthly bills increase.</p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table style="margin-bottom:12px;width:100%;" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="background-color:#ffc296;font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:36px;color:#3d3b3b;padding:6px;height:40px;border-right:1px solid #FF8831;border-top:1px solid #FF8831;border-left:1px solid #FF8831;"><strong><a name="offwork"></a><b>What if you can&#39;t work?</b></strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="padding:6px;font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:125%;border-right:1px solid #FF8831;border-bottom:1px solid #FF8831;border-left:1px solid #FF8831;"> <p>Again, it is very practical to have a financial buffer that will provide you with an income for a lengthy period of unemployment due to, for example, ill health, an accident or some other unforeseen disaster.</p> <p>You will need to see a professional advisor for help if you decide to set up a formal income protection plan.</p> <p><a href="https://www.moneyadviceservice.org.uk/en/articles/personal-insurance-when-youre-self-employed">https://www.moneyadviceservice.org.uk/en/articles/personal-insurance-when-youre-self-employed</a>&nbsp;</p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table><div style="clear:both;"></div> https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/working-together/w/veterinary-nursing-jobs-career-recruitment-advice/1080/locuming-guide/revision/38Wed, 25 Jan 2017 18:59:24 GMT1a0763ec-3885-442c-853e-6cef656dfec5:e99c57f3-a3ff-4831-90f3-9e5c5a438b67Arlo GuthrieRevision 38 posted to Working Together by Arlo Guthrie on 1/25/2017 6:59:24 PM<br /> <p style="padding:0;margin:0;"></p> <table style="margin-bottom:12px;width:100%;" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="6" border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width:100%;height:40px;border:1px solid #FF8831;background-color:#ffc296;font-size:16px;font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;line-height:125%;color:#3d3b3b;padding:6px;"><b>This advice sheet from VetNurse Jobs and Ali Hickman RVN contains hints and advice for anyone who is working as, or thinking of working as a veterinary nurse locum. &nbsp;</b></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p style="padding:0;margin:0;"></p> <table style="margin-bottom:12px;width:100%;" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="background-color:#ffc296;font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:36px;color:#3d3b3b;padding:6px;height:40px;border-right:1px solid #FF8831;border-top:1px solid #FF8831;border-left:1px solid #FF8831;"><strong>Contents</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-right:1px solid #FF8831;border-bottom:1px solid #FF8831;border-left:1px solid #FF8831;"><ol> <li><a href="#gettingwork">Getting work</a></li> <li><a href="#marketing">Marketing your services</a></li> <li><a href="#charge">What to charge</a></li> <li><a href="#insurance">Insurance</a></li> <li><a href="#invoicing">Invoicing</a></li> <li><a href="#need">You will need</a></li> <li><a href="#allowances">Allowances</a></li> <li><a href="#sick">Statutory sick pay</a></li> <li><a href="#offwork">What if you can&#39;t work</a></li> </ol></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table style="margin-bottom:12px;width:100%;" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="background-color:#ffc296;font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:36px;color:#3d3b3b;padding:6px;height:40px;border-right:1px solid #FF8831;border-top:1px solid #FF8831;border-left:1px solid #FF8831;"><strong><a name="gettingwork"></a>Getting Work</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="padding:6px;font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:125%;border-right:1px solid #FF8831;border-bottom:1px solid #FF8831;border-left:1px solid #FF8831;"> <p>You can either market your services directly to practices, or register with an recruitment agency. There are pros and cons either way:</p> <p style="font-size:20px;"><b>Going direct is good when:</b></p> <ul> <li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><strong>You want to maximise your earnings</strong><br /> Agencies charge a fee. By marketing your services direct to practices you can cut out the middleman, thereby potentially earning more and/or&nbsp;saving the practice money (making yourself a more attractive proposition in some cases).</li> <li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><strong>You are already familiar with and trust the practices you&rsquo;ll be working with.</strong></li> <li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><strong>You&#39;d like to work in local practices to whom you can market your services easily.</strong></li> <li><strong>You are comfortable running your own books and paying your own tax, or have a book keeper or accountant to do that for you.</strong></li> </ul> <p style="font-size:20px;"><b>Agencies are good when:</b></p> <ul> <li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><strong>You want maximum financial security / safety<br /> </strong>Agencies bill the practice on your behalf and collect the money. You might also find it comforting that they know the practice you&#39;re going to, and someone knows you are there!</li> <li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><strong>You are new to locuming</strong><br /> A spell with an agency will help you find your feet.</li> <li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><strong>You want to work further afield<br /> </strong>Agencies may be more likely to be able to offer you opportunities outside your local area (which might be harder for you to find).</li> <li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><strong>The practices you want to work for require locums to be sourced via an agency<br /> </strong>Some corporates and charities only or mainly use agency staff.</li> </ul> <p style="font-size:20px;"><strong>Going direct AND using an agency</strong></p> <ul> <li>If you work directly for practices, you can find that you get booked well in advance. But people&#39;s plans change, and you can find yourself with cancellations that are hard to fill. So it can be a good idea to source work BOTH directly and via an agency. If you do this, make sure you have agreed (in writing) with the agency, which practices you will be working for direct.</li> </ul> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table style="margin-bottom:12px;width:100%;" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="background-color:#ffc296;font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:36px;color:#3d3b3b;padding:6px;height:40px;border-right:1px solid #FF8831;border-top:1px solid #FF8831;border-left:1px solid #FF8831;"><strong><a name="marketing"></a>Marketing Your Services</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="padding:6px;font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:125%;border-right:1px solid #FF8831;border-bottom:1px solid #FF8831;border-left:1px solid #FF8831;"> <p>If you want to work directly for local practices, we&#39;d recommend that in the first instance, you write to the practices (following up with a telephone call) and ask to come and introduce yourself. Then, at the meeting, give them an information sheet about yourself and your service, and a card.&nbsp;</p> <p>You can extend the reach of your marketing activities (and supplement the above), by:</p> <ul> <li style="margin-bottom:12px;">Adding yourself to the VetNurse Locum Map (ensuring your VetNurse profile is professional and up-to-date).</li> <li>Creating a professional and up-to-date LinkedIn Profile</li> </ul> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table style="margin-bottom:12px;width:100%;" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="background-color:#ffc296;font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:36px;color:#3d3b3b;padding:6px;height:40px;border-right:1px solid #FF8831;border-top:1px solid #FF8831;border-left:1px solid #FF8831;"><strong><a name="charge"></a>What to charge?</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="padding:6px;font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:125%;border-right:1px solid #FF8831;border-bottom:1px solid #FF8831;border-left:1px solid #FF8831;"> <p>Rates depend on a number of factors:</p> <ul> <li>The area of the country you work in</li> <li>The job you do e.g. specialist work will usually command more than, say, general practitioner work</li> <li>The hours worked. For example, for OOH or public holidays you may expect to be paid more per hour than for a normal working week day</li> <li>How much you can negotiate! Never under-sell yourself but don&rsquo;t price yourself out either.</li> </ul> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table style="margin-bottom:12px;width:100%;" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="background-color:#ffc296;font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:36px;color:#3d3b3b;padding:6px;height:40px;border-right:1px solid #FF8831;border-top:1px solid #FF8831;border-left:1px solid #FF8831;"><strong><a name="insurance"></a>Insurance</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="padding:6px;font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:125%;border-right:1px solid #FF8831;border-bottom:1px solid #FF8831;border-left:1px solid #FF8831;"> <p><a href="http://www.rcvs.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/code-of-professional-conduct-for-veterinary-nurses/#profession" target="_blank">The RCVS &#39;Code of Professional Conduct for Veterinary Nurses&#39; says</a>:<br /><br /> <em>3.4&nbsp; Veterinary nurses must ensure that all their professional activities are covered by professional indemnity insurance or equivalent arrangements.</em><br /><a href="http://www.rcvs.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/code-of-professional-conduct-for-veterinary-nurses/"><br /></a>There are two separate insurance covers that you need to consider. <a href="https://www.thevds.co.uk" target="_blank">The Veterinary Defence Society (VDS)</a> provides both:</p> <p style="margin-top:12px;"><span style="font-size:20px;"><strong>Required: Civil liability arising from breach of professional duty etc.</strong></span><br />Veterinary nurses and other staff are normally covered under the professional indemnity insurance policy taken out by the practice. Just check the practice&#39;s policy before you start work.</p> <p style="margin-top:12px;"><span style="font-size:20px;"><strong>Recommended:&nbsp;Criminal and disciplinary proceedings.</strong></span><br /> In the case of the VDS, criminal and disciplinary proceedings cover is automatically applied to named practice staff only. So, if you will only be working at a small number of practices, you could ask them to add your name to their policy. For greater flexibility and certainty, you should consider taking out your own policy. It costs about &pound;50 per annum with the VDS.</p> <p>Alternatively, recruitment agencies may provide cover for you. Check with them.</p> <p style="margin-top:12px;"><span style="font-size:20px;"><strong>Public liability insurance<br /></strong></span>Public liability insurance covers you if clients or the public suffer property damage or personal injury as a result of your work. Again, you should be covered under the practice policy. However, if you work independently, providing services like dog walking, pet-sitting or grooming, it is essential. Examples of companies that offer this kind of insurance include:</p> <ul> <li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><a href="http://www.petbusinessinsurance.co.uk" target="_blank">http://www.petbusinessinsurance.co.uk</a>&nbsp;</li> <li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><a href="https://www.cliverton.co.uk/">https://www.cliverton.co.uk/</a>&nbsp;</li> <li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><a href="https://www.protectivity.com/">https://www.protectivity.com/</a>&nbsp;</li> </ul> <a href="https://www.thevds.co.uk" target="_blank"><img src="/agContent/jobs/vds.jpg" alt=" " width="333" height="94" /></a></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table style="margin-bottom:12px;width:100%;" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="background-color:#ffc296;font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:36px;color:#3d3b3b;padding:6px;height:40px;border-right:1px solid #FF8831;border-top:1px solid #FF8831;border-left:1px solid #FF8831;"><strong><a name="invoicing" id="invoicing"></a>Invoicing</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="padding:6px;font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:125%;border-right:1px solid #FF8831;border-bottom:1px solid #FF8831;border-left:1px solid #FF8831;"> <p>There are a number of paid-for and free online invoicing services you can use to bill practices for your services. Two worthy of note:</p> <p><a href="http://www.zervant.com" target="_blank">www.zervant.com</a>&nbsp;<br /> Offers free invoice templates and a paid-for invoicing system. At the time of writing, costs &pound;9 per month for unlimited invoicing and free invoice templates.</p> <p><a href="http://www.xero.com" target="_blank">www.xero.com</a>&nbsp;<br /> A comprehensive system for invoicing, reconciling payments and preparing your annual accounts. At the time of writing, it costs &pound;7.50 per month for the basic package with 5 invoices and 20 bank reconciliations; &pound;16.50 for unlimited invoices/bank reconciliations. We use this at VetNurse.co.uk.&nbsp;</p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table style="margin-bottom:12px;width:100%;" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="background-color:#ffc296;font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:36px;color:#3d3b3b;padding:6px;height:40px;border-right:1px solid #FF8831;border-top:1px solid #FF8831;border-left:1px solid #FF8831;"><strong><a name="need" id="need"></a>You will need:</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="padding:6px;font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:125%;border-right:1px solid #FF8831;border-bottom:1px solid #FF8831;border-left:1px solid #FF8831;"> <ul> <li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><strong>Dosimeter Badge</strong><br />Do you have your own x-ray radiation dosimeter badge? If not, do you keep a record of your &lsquo;global&rsquo; exposure as you travel from location to location? No? You should, otherwise how do you know what your on-going exposure is? It&rsquo;s hopefully zero but, if you don&rsquo;t know, it might NOT be.<br /><br />TIP: Visit <a href="http://www.jakmarketing.co.uk/">http://www.jakmarketing.co.uk/</a> to find out about setting up your own dosimeter badge account (costs around &pound;15 per year).</li> <li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><strong>Stethoscope</strong></li> <li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><strong>Name badge</strong></li> <li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><strong>Thermometer</strong></li> <li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><strong>Calculator</strong></li> <li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><strong>Notebook and pen</strong></li> <li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><strong>Scrubs</strong></li> <li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><strong>Theatre cap and indoor footwear</strong></li> <li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><strong>Fleece or body warmer</strong></li> <li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><strong>Neat and tidy greens</strong></li> <li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><strong>Watch with second hand</strong></li> <li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><strong>Reliable car with breakdown cover and &lsquo;onward travel&rsquo; option.&nbsp;</strong></li> </ul> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table style="margin-bottom:12px;width:100%;" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="background-color:#ffc296;font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:36px;color:#3d3b3b;padding:6px;height:40px;border-right:1px solid #FF8831;border-top:1px solid #FF8831;border-left:1px solid #FF8831;"><strong><a name="allowances"></a>Allowances</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="padding:6px;font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:125%;border-right:1px solid #FF8831;border-bottom:1px solid #FF8831;border-left:1px solid #FF8831;"> <p>You are entitled to maternity allowance (<a href="https://www.gov.uk/maternity-allowance/eligibility">https://www.gov.uk/maternity-allowance/eligibility</a>), and Paternity Pay and Leave for your partner (if they are employed):&nbsp; <a href="https://www.gov.uk/paternity-pay-leave/overview">https://www.gov.uk/paternity-pay-leave/overview</a></p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table style="margin-bottom:12px;width:100%;" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="background-color:#ffc296;font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:36px;color:#3d3b3b;padding:6px;height:40px;border-right:1px solid #FF8831;border-top:1px solid #FF8831;border-left:1px solid #FF8831;"><strong><a name="sick"></a><b>Statutory Sick pay</b></strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="padding:6px;font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:125%;border-right:1px solid #FF8831;border-bottom:1px solid #FF8831;border-left:1px solid #FF8831;"> <p>If you are self-employed, you are not entitled to statutory sick pay, and no working means no income!</p> <p>It is therefore sensible to have a back-up or contingency plan in place for the times you cannot work. For example, put aside a minimum of one month&rsquo;s normal income in a savings account; strictly to be used for this purpose and top it up again if it ever gets used or when your normal monthly bills increase.</p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table style="margin-bottom:12px;width:100%;" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="background-color:#ffc296;font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:36px;color:#3d3b3b;padding:6px;height:40px;border-right:1px solid #FF8831;border-top:1px solid #FF8831;border-left:1px solid #FF8831;"><strong><a name="offwork"></a><b>What if you can&#39;t work?</b></strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="padding:6px;font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:125%;border-right:1px solid #FF8831;border-bottom:1px solid #FF8831;border-left:1px solid #FF8831;"> <p>Again, it is very practical to have a financial buffer that will provide you with an income for a lengthy period of unemployment due to, for example, ill health, an accident or some other unforeseen disaster.</p> <p>You will need to see a professional advisor for help if you decide to set up a formal income protection plan.</p> <p><a href="https://www.moneyadviceservice.org.uk/en/articles/personal-insurance-when-youre-self-employed">https://www.moneyadviceservice.org.uk/en/articles/personal-insurance-when-youre-self-employed</a>&nbsp;</p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table><div style="clear:both;"></div> https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/working-together/w/veterinary-nursing-jobs-career-recruitment-advice/1080/locuming-guide/revision/37Wed, 25 Jan 2017 18:56:51 GMT1a0763ec-3885-442c-853e-6cef656dfec5:e99c57f3-a3ff-4831-90f3-9e5c5a438b67Arlo GuthrieRevision 37 posted to Working Together by Arlo Guthrie on 1/25/2017 6:56:51 PM<br /> <p style="padding:0;margin:0;"></p> <table style="margin-bottom:12px;width:100%;" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="6" border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width:100%;height:40px;border:1px solid #FF8831;background-color:#ffc296;font-size:16px;font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;line-height:125%;color:#3d3b3b;padding:6px;"><b>This advice sheet from VetNurse Jobs and Ali Hickman RVN contains hints and advice for anyone who is working as, or thinking of working as a veterinary nurse locum. &nbsp;</b></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p style="padding:0;margin:0;"></p> <table style="margin-bottom:12px;width:100%;" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="background-color:#ffc296;font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:36px;color:#3d3b3b;padding:6px;height:40px;border-right:1px solid #FF8831;border-top:1px solid #FF8831;border-left:1px solid #FF8831;"><strong>Contents</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-right:1px solid #FF8831;border-bottom:1px solid #FF8831;border-left:1px solid #FF8831;"><ol> <li><a href="#gettingwork">Getting work</a></li> <li><a href="#marketing">Marketing your services</a></li> <li><a href="#charge">What to charge</a></li> <li><a href="#insurance">Insurance</a></li> <li><a href="#invoicing">Invoicing</a></li> <li><a href="#need">You will need</a></li> <li><a href="#allowances">Allowances</a></li> <li><a href="#sick">Statutory sick pay</a></li> <li><a href="#offwork">What if you can&#39;t work</a></li> </ol></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table style="margin-bottom:12px;width:100%;" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="background-color:#ffc296;font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:36px;color:#3d3b3b;padding:6px;height:40px;border-right:1px solid #FF8831;border-top:1px solid #FF8831;border-left:1px solid #FF8831;"><strong><a name="gettingwork"></a>Getting Work</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="padding:6px;font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:125%;border-right:1px solid #FF8831;border-bottom:1px solid #FF8831;border-left:1px solid #FF8831;"> <p>You can either market your services directly to practices, or register with an recruitment agency. There are pros and cons either way:</p> <p style="font-size:20px;"><b>Going direct is good when:</b></p> <ul> <li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><strong>You want to maximise your earnings</strong><br /> Agencies charge a fee. By marketing your services direct to practices you can cut out the middleman, thereby potentially earning more and/or&nbsp;saving the practice money (making yourself a more attractive proposition in some cases).</li> <li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><strong>You are already familiar with and trust the practices you&rsquo;ll be working with.</strong></li> <li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><strong>You&#39;d like to work in local practices to whom you can market your services easily.</strong></li> <li><strong>You are comfortable running your own books and paying your own tax, or have a book keeper or accountant to do that for you.</strong></li> </ul> <p style="font-size:20px;"><b>Agencies are good when:</b></p> <ul> <li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><strong>You want maximum financial security / safety<br /> </strong>Agencies bill the practice on your behalf and collect the money. You might also find it comforting that they know the practice you&#39;re going to, and someone knows you are there!</li> <li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><strong>You are new to locuming</strong><br /> A spell with an agency will help you find your feet.</li> <li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><strong>You want to work further afield<br /> </strong>Agencies may be more likely to be able to offer you opportunities outside your local area (which might be harder for you to find).</li> <li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><strong>The practices you want to work for require locums to be sourced via an agency<br /> </strong>Some corporates and charities only or mainly use agency staff.</li> </ul> <p style="font-size:20px;"><strong>Going direct AND using an agency</strong></p> <ul> <li>If you work directly for practices, you can find that you get booked well in advance. But people&#39;s plans change, and you can find yourself with cancellations that are hard to fill. So it can be a good idea to source work BOTH directly and via an agency. If you do this, make sure you have agreed (in writing) with the agency, which practices you will be working for direct.</li> </ul> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table style="margin-bottom:12px;width:100%;" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="background-color:#ffc296;font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:36px;color:#3d3b3b;padding:6px;height:40px;border-right:1px solid #FF8831;border-top:1px solid #FF8831;border-left:1px solid #FF8831;"><strong><a name="marketing"></a>Marketing Your Services</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="padding:6px;font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:125%;border-right:1px solid #FF8831;border-bottom:1px solid #FF8831;border-left:1px solid #FF8831;"> <p>If you want to work directly for local practices, we&#39;d recommend that in the first instance, you write to the practices (following up with a telephone call) and ask to come and introduce yourself. Then, at the meeting, give them an information sheet about yourself and your service, and a card.&nbsp;</p> <p>You can extend the reach of your marketing activities (and supplement the above), by:</p> <ul> <li style="margin-bottom:12px;">Adding yourself to the VetNurse Locum Map (ensuring your VetNurse profile is professional and up-to-date).</li> <li>Creating a professional and up-to-date LinkedIn Profile</li> </ul> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table style="margin-bottom:12px;width:100%;" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="background-color:#ffc296;font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:36px;color:#3d3b3b;padding:6px;height:40px;border-right:1px solid #FF8831;border-top:1px solid #FF8831;border-left:1px solid #FF8831;"><strong><a name="charge"></a>What to charge?</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="padding:6px;font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:125%;border-right:1px solid #FF8831;border-bottom:1px solid #FF8831;border-left:1px solid #FF8831;"> <p>Rates depend on a number of factors:</p> <ul> <li>The area of the country you work in</li> <li>The job you do e.g. specialist work will usually command more than, say, general practitioner work</li> <li>The hours worked. For example, for OOH or public holidays you may expect to be paid more per hour than for a normal working week day</li> <li>How much you can negotiate! Never under-sell yourself but don&rsquo;t price yourself out either.</li> </ul> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table style="margin-bottom:12px;width:100%;" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="background-color:#ffc296;font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:36px;color:#3d3b3b;padding:6px;height:40px;border-right:1px solid #FF8831;border-top:1px solid #FF8831;border-left:1px solid #FF8831;"><strong><a name="insurance"></a>Insurance</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="padding:6px;font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:125%;border-right:1px solid #FF8831;border-bottom:1px solid #FF8831;border-left:1px solid #FF8831;"> <p><a href="http://www.rcvs.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/code-of-professional-conduct-for-veterinary-nurses/#profession" target="_blank">The RCVS &#39;Code of Professional Conduct for Veterinary Nurses&#39; says</a>:<br /><br /> <em>3.4&nbsp; Veterinary nurses must ensure that all their professional activities are covered by professional indemnity insurance or equivalent arrangements.</em><br /><a href="http://www.rcvs.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/code-of-professional-conduct-for-veterinary-nurses/"><br /></a>There are two separate insurance covers that you need to consider. <a href="https://www.thevds.co.uk" target="_blank">The Veterinary Defence Society (VDS)</a> provides both:</p> <p><span style="font-size:20px;"><strong>Required: Civil liability arising from breach of professional duty etc.</strong></span><br />Veterinary nurses and other staff are normally covered under the professional indemnity insurance policy taken out by the practice. Just check the practice&#39;s policy before you start work.</p> <p><span style="font-size:20px;"><strong>Recommended:&nbsp;Criminal and disciplinary proceedings.</strong></span><br /> In the case of the VDS, criminal and disciplinary proceedings cover is automatically applied to named practice staff only. So, if you will only be working at a small number of practices, you could ask them to add your name to their policy. For greater flexibility and certainty, you should consider taking out your own policy. It costs about &pound;50 per annum with the VDS.</p> <p>Alternatively, recruitment agencies may provide cover for you. Check with them.</p> <p><span style="font-size:20px;"><strong>Public liability insurance<br /></strong></span>Public liability insurance covers you if clients or the public suffer property damage or personal injury as a result of your work. Again, you should be covered under the practice policy. However, if you work independently, providing services like dog walking, pet-sitting or grooming, it is essential. Examples of companies that offer this kind of insurance include:</p> <ul> <li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><a href="http://www.petbusinessinsurance.co.uk" target="_blank">http://www.petbusinessinsurance.co.uk</a>&nbsp;</li> <li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><a href="https://www.cliverton.co.uk/">https://www.cliverton.co.uk/</a>&nbsp;</li> <li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><a href="https://www.protectivity.com/">https://www.protectivity.com/</a>&nbsp;</li> </ul> <a href="https://www.thevds.co.uk" target="_blank"><img src="/agContent/jobs/vds.jpg" alt=" " width="333" height="94" /></a></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table style="margin-bottom:12px;width:100%;" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="background-color:#ffc296;font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:36px;color:#3d3b3b;padding:6px;height:40px;border-right:1px solid #FF8831;border-top:1px solid #FF8831;border-left:1px solid #FF8831;"><strong><a name="invoicing" id="invoicing"></a>Invoicing</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="padding:6px;font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:125%;border-right:1px solid #FF8831;border-bottom:1px solid #FF8831;border-left:1px solid #FF8831;"> <p>There are a number of paid-for and free online invoicing services you can use to bill practices for your services. Two worthy of note:</p> <p><a href="http://www.zervant.com" target="_blank">www.zervant.com</a>&nbsp;<br /> Offers free invoice templates and a paid-for invoicing system. At the time of writing, costs &pound;9 per month for unlimited invoicing and free invoice templates.</p> <p><a href="http://www.xero.com" target="_blank">www.xero.com</a>&nbsp;<br /> A comprehensive system for invoicing, reconciling payments and preparing your annual accounts. At the time of writing, it costs &pound;7.50 per month for the basic package with 5 invoices and 20 bank reconciliations; &pound;16.50 for unlimited invoices/bank reconciliations. We use this at VetNurse.co.uk.&nbsp;</p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table style="margin-bottom:12px;width:100%;" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="background-color:#ffc296;font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:36px;color:#3d3b3b;padding:6px;height:40px;border-right:1px solid #FF8831;border-top:1px solid #FF8831;border-left:1px solid #FF8831;"><strong><a name="need" id="need"></a>You will need:</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="padding:6px;font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:125%;border-right:1px solid #FF8831;border-bottom:1px solid #FF8831;border-left:1px solid #FF8831;"> <ul> <li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><strong>Dosimeter Badge</strong><br />Do you have your own x-ray radiation dosimeter badge? If not, do you keep a record of your &lsquo;global&rsquo; exposure as you travel from location to location? No? You should, otherwise how do you know what your on-going exposure is? It&rsquo;s hopefully zero but, if you don&rsquo;t know, it might NOT be.<br /><br />TIP: Visit <a href="http://www.jakmarketing.co.uk/">http://www.jakmarketing.co.uk/</a> to find out about setting up your own dosimeter badge account (costs around &pound;15 per year).</li> <li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><strong>Stethoscope</strong></li> <li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><strong>Name badge</strong></li> <li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><strong>Thermometer</strong></li> <li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><strong>Calculator</strong></li> <li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><strong>Notebook and pen</strong></li> <li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><strong>Scrubs</strong></li> <li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><strong>Theatre cap and indoor footwear</strong></li> <li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><strong>Fleece or body warmer</strong></li> <li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><strong>Neat and tidy greens</strong></li> <li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><strong>Watch with second hand</strong></li> <li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><strong>Reliable car with breakdown cover and &lsquo;onward travel&rsquo; option.&nbsp;</strong></li> </ul> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table style="margin-bottom:12px;width:100%;" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="background-color:#ffc296;font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:36px;color:#3d3b3b;padding:6px;height:40px;border-right:1px solid #FF8831;border-top:1px solid #FF8831;border-left:1px solid #FF8831;"><strong><a name="allowances"></a>Allowances</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="padding:6px;font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:125%;border-right:1px solid #FF8831;border-bottom:1px solid #FF8831;border-left:1px solid #FF8831;"> <p>You are entitled to maternity allowance (<a href="https://www.gov.uk/maternity-allowance/eligibility">https://www.gov.uk/maternity-allowance/eligibility</a>), and Paternity Pay and Leave for your partner (if they are employed):&nbsp; <a href="https://www.gov.uk/paternity-pay-leave/overview">https://www.gov.uk/paternity-pay-leave/overview</a></p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table style="margin-bottom:12px;width:100%;" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="background-color:#ffc296;font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:36px;color:#3d3b3b;padding:6px;height:40px;border-right:1px solid #FF8831;border-top:1px solid #FF8831;border-left:1px solid #FF8831;"><strong><a name="sick"></a><b>Statutory Sick pay</b></strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="padding:6px;font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:125%;border-right:1px solid #FF8831;border-bottom:1px solid #FF8831;border-left:1px solid #FF8831;"> <p>If you are self-employed, you are not entitled to statutory sick pay, and no working means no income!</p> <p>It is therefore sensible to have a back-up or contingency plan in place for the times you cannot work. For example, put aside a minimum of one month&rsquo;s normal income in a savings account; strictly to be used for this purpose and top it up again if it ever gets used or when your normal monthly bills increase.</p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table style="margin-bottom:12px;width:100%;" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="background-color:#ffc296;font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:36px;color:#3d3b3b;padding:6px;height:40px;border-right:1px solid #FF8831;border-top:1px solid #FF8831;border-left:1px solid #FF8831;"><strong><a name="offwork"></a><b>What if you can&#39;t work?</b></strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="padding:6px;font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:125%;border-right:1px solid #FF8831;border-bottom:1px solid #FF8831;border-left:1px solid #FF8831;"> <p>Again, it is very practical to have a financial buffer that will provide you with an income for a lengthy period of unemployment due to, for example, ill health, an accident or some other unforeseen disaster.</p> <p>You will need to see a professional advisor for help if you decide to set up a formal income protection plan.</p> <p><a href="https://www.moneyadviceservice.org.uk/en/articles/personal-insurance-when-youre-self-employed">https://www.moneyadviceservice.org.uk/en/articles/personal-insurance-when-youre-self-employed</a>&nbsp;</p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table><div style="clear:both;"></div> https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/working-together/w/veterinary-nursing-jobs-career-recruitment-advice/1080/locuming-guide/revision/36Wed, 25 Jan 2017 18:39:01 GMT1a0763ec-3885-442c-853e-6cef656dfec5:e99c57f3-a3ff-4831-90f3-9e5c5a438b67Arlo GuthrieRevision 36 posted to Working Together by Arlo Guthrie on 1/25/2017 6:39:01 PM<br /> <p style="padding:0;margin:0;"></p> <table style="margin-bottom:12px;width:100%;" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="6" border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width:100%;height:40px;border:1px solid #FF8831;background-color:#ffc296;font-size:16px;font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;line-height:125%;color:#3d3b3b;padding:6px;"><b>This advice sheet from VetNurse Jobs and Ali Hickman RVN contains hints and advice for anyone who is working as, or thinking of working as a veterinary nurse locum. &nbsp;</b></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p style="padding:0;margin:0;"></p> <table style="margin-bottom:12px;width:100%;" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="background-color:#ffc296;font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:36px;color:#3d3b3b;padding:6px;height:40px;border-right:1px solid #FF8831;border-top:1px solid #FF8831;border-left:1px solid #FF8831;"><strong>Contents</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-right:1px solid #FF8831;border-bottom:1px solid #FF8831;border-left:1px solid #FF8831;"><ol> <li><a href="#gettingwork">Getting work</a></li> <li><a href="#marketing">Marketing your services</a></li> <li><a href="#charge">What to charge</a></li> <li><a href="#insurance">Insurance</a></li> <li><a href="#invoicing">Invoicing</a></li> <li><a href="#need">You may need</a></li> <li><a href="#allowances">Allowances</a></li> <li><a href="#sick">Statutory sick pay</a></li> <li><a href="#offwork">What if you can&#39;t work</a></li> </ol></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table style="margin-bottom:12px;width:100%;" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="background-color:#ffc296;font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:36px;color:#3d3b3b;padding:6px;height:40px;border-right:1px solid #FF8831;border-top:1px solid #FF8831;border-left:1px solid #FF8831;"><strong><a name="gettingwork"></a>Getting Work</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="padding:6px;font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:125%;border-right:1px solid #FF8831;border-bottom:1px solid #FF8831;border-left:1px solid #FF8831;"> <p>You can either market your services directly to practices, or register with an recruitment agency. There are pros and cons either way:</p> <h2 style="margin-top:6px;"><b>Going direct is good when:</b></h2> <ul> <li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><strong>You want to maximise your earnings</strong><br /> Agencies charge a fee. By marketing your services direct to practices you can cut out the middleman, thereby potentially earning more and/or&nbsp;saving the practice money (making yourself a more attractive proposition in some cases).</li> <li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><strong>You are already familiar with and trust the practices you&rsquo;ll be working with.</strong></li> <li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><strong>You&#39;d like to work in local practices to whom you can market your services easily.</strong></li> <li><strong>You are comfortable running your own books and paying your own tax, or have a book keeper or accountant to do that for you.</strong></li> </ul> <h2><b>Agencies are good when:</b></h2> <ul> <li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><strong>You want maximum financial security / safety<br /> </strong>Agencies bill the practice on your behalf and collect the money. You might also find it comforting that they know the practice you&#39;re going to, and someone knows you are there!</li> <li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><strong>You are new to locuming</strong><br /> A spell with an agency will help you find your feet.</li> <li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><strong>You want to work further afield<br /> </strong>Agencies may be more likely to be able to offer you opportunities outside your local area (which might be harder for you to find).</li> <li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><strong>The practices you want to work for require locums to be sourced via an agency<br /> </strong>Some corporates and charities only or mainly use agency staff.</li> </ul> <h2>Going direct AND using an agency</h2> <ul> <li>If you work directly for practices, you can find that you get booked well in advance. But people&#39;s plans change, and you can find yourself with cancellations that are hard to fill. So it can be a good idea to source work BOTH directly and via an agency. If you do this, make sure you have agreed (in writing) with the agency, which practices you will be working for direct.</li> </ul> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table style="margin-bottom:12px;width:100%;" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="background-color:#ffc296;font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:36px;color:#3d3b3b;padding:6px;height:40px;border-right:1px solid #FF8831;border-top:1px solid #FF8831;border-left:1px solid #FF8831;"><strong><a name="marketing"></a>Marketing Your Services</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="padding:6px;font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:125%;border-right:1px solid #FF8831;border-bottom:1px solid #FF8831;border-left:1px solid #FF8831;"> <p>If you want to work directly for local practices, we&#39;d recommend that in the first instance, you write to the practices (following up with a telephone call) and ask to come and introduce yourself. Then, at the meeting, give them an information sheet about yourself and your service, and a card.&nbsp;</p> <p>You can extend the reach of your marketing activities (and supplement the above), by:</p> <ul> <li style="margin-bottom:12px;">Adding yourself to the VetNurse Locum Map (ensuring your VetNurse profile is professional and up-to-date).</li> <li>Creating a professional and up-to-date LinkedIn Profile</li> </ul> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table style="margin-bottom:12px;width:100%;" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="background-color:#ffc296;font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:36px;color:#3d3b3b;padding:6px;height:40px;border-right:1px solid #FF8831;border-top:1px solid #FF8831;border-left:1px solid #FF8831;"><strong><a name="charge"></a>What to charge?</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="padding:6px;font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:125%;border-right:1px solid #FF8831;border-bottom:1px solid #FF8831;border-left:1px solid #FF8831;"> <p>Rates depend on a number of factors:</p> <ul> <li>The area of the country you work in</li> <li>The job you do e.g. specialist work will usually command more than, say, general practitioner work</li> <li>The hours worked. For example, for OOH or public holidays you may expect to be paid more per hour than for a normal working week day</li> <li>How much you can negotiate! Never under-sell yourself but don&rsquo;t price yourself out either.</li> </ul> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table style="margin-bottom:12px;width:100%;" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="background-color:#ffc296;font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:36px;color:#3d3b3b;padding:6px;height:40px;border-right:1px solid #FF8831;border-top:1px solid #FF8831;border-left:1px solid #FF8831;"><strong><a name="insurance"></a>Insurance</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="padding:6px;font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:125%;border-right:1px solid #FF8831;border-bottom:1px solid #FF8831;border-left:1px solid #FF8831;"> <p><a href="http://www.rcvs.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/code-of-professional-conduct-for-veterinary-nurses/#profession" target="_blank">The RCVS &#39;Code of Professional Conduct for Veterinary Nurses&#39; says</a>:<br /><br /> <em>3.4&nbsp; Veterinary nurses must ensure that all their professional activities are covered by professional indemnity insurance or equivalent arrangements.</em><br /><a href="http://www.rcvs.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/code-of-professional-conduct-for-veterinary-nurses/"><br /></a>There are two separate insurance covers that you need to consider. <a href="https://www.thevds.co.uk" target="_blank">The Veterinary Defence Society (VDS)</a> provides both:</p> <p><strong>Required: Civil liability arising from breach of professional duty etc.</strong><br />Veterinary nurses and other staff are normally covered under the professional indemnity insurance policy taken out by the practice. Just check the practice&#39;s policy before you start work.</p> <p><strong>Recommended:&nbsp;Criminal and disciplinary proceedings.</strong><br /> In the case of the VDS, criminal and disciplinary proceedings cover is automatically applied to named practice staff only. So, if you will only be working at a small number of practices, you could ask them to add your name to their policy. For greater flexibility and certainty, you should consider taking out your own policy. It costs about &pound;50 per annum with the VDS.</p> <p>Alternatively, recruitment agencies may provide cover for you. Check with them.</p> <p><strong>Public liability insurance<br /></strong>Public liability insurance covers you if clients or the public suffer property damage or personal injury as a result of your work. Again, you should be covered under the practice policy. However, if you work independently, providing services like dog walking, pet-sitting or grooming, it is essential. Examples of companies that offer this kind of insurance include:</p> <ul> <li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><a href="http://www.petbusinessinsurance.co.uk" target="_blank">http://www.petbusinessinsurance.co.uk</a>&nbsp;</li> <li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><a href="https://www.cliverton.co.uk/">https://www.cliverton.co.uk/</a>&nbsp;</li> <li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><a href="https://www.protectivity.com/">https://www.protectivity.com/</a>&nbsp;</li> </ul> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table style="margin-bottom:12px;width:100%;" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="background-color:#ffc296;font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:36px;color:#3d3b3b;padding:6px;height:40px;border-right:1px solid #FF8831;border-top:1px solid #FF8831;border-left:1px solid #FF8831;"><strong><a name="invoicing" id="invoicing"></a>Invoicing</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="padding:6px;font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:125%;border-right:1px solid #FF8831;border-bottom:1px solid #FF8831;border-left:1px solid #FF8831;"> <p>There are a number of paid-for and free online invoicing services you can use to bill practices for your services. Two worthy of note:</p> <p><a href="http://www.zervant.com" target="_blank">www.zervant.com</a>&nbsp;<br /> Offers free invoice templates and a paid-for invoicing system. At the time of writing, costs &pound;9 per month for unlimited invoicing and free invoice templates.</p> <p><a href="http://www.xero.com" target="_blank">www.xero.com</a>&nbsp;<br /> A comprehensive system for invoicing, reconciling payments and preparing your annual accounts. At the time of writing, it costs &pound;7.50 per month for the basic package with 5 invoices and 20 bank reconciliations; &pound;16.50 for unlimited invoices/bank reconciliations. We use this at VetNurse.co.uk.&nbsp;</p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table style="margin-bottom:12px;width:100%;" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="background-color:#ffc296;font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:36px;color:#3d3b3b;padding:6px;height:40px;border-right:1px solid #FF8831;border-top:1px solid #FF8831;border-left:1px solid #FF8831;"><strong><a name="need" id="need"></a>You will need:</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="padding:6px;font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:125%;border-right:1px solid #FF8831;border-bottom:1px solid #FF8831;border-left:1px solid #FF8831;"> <ul> <li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><strong>Dosimeter Badge</strong><br />Do you have your own x-ray radiation dosimeter badge? If not, do you keep a record of your &lsquo;global&rsquo; exposure as you travel from location to location? No? You should, otherwise how do you know what your on-going exposure is? It&rsquo;s hopefully zero but, if you don&rsquo;t know, it might NOT be.<br /><br />TIP: Visit <a href="http://www.jakmarketing.co.uk/">http://www.jakmarketing.co.uk/</a> to find out about setting up your own dosimeter badge account (costs around &pound;15 per year).</li> <li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><strong>Stethoscope</strong></li> <li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><strong>Name badge</strong></li> <li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><strong>Thermometer</strong></li> <li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><strong>Calculator</strong></li> <li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><strong>Notebook and pen</strong></li> <li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><strong>Scrubs</strong></li> <li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><strong>Theatre cap and indoor footwear</strong></li> <li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><strong>Fleece or body warmer</strong></li> <li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><strong>Neat and tidy greens</strong></li> <li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><strong>Watch with second hand</strong></li> <li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><strong>Reliable car with breakdown cover and &lsquo;onward travel&rsquo; option.&nbsp;</strong></li> </ul> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table style="margin-bottom:12px;width:100%;" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="background-color:#ffc296;font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:36px;color:#3d3b3b;padding:6px;height:40px;border-right:1px solid #FF8831;border-top:1px solid #FF8831;border-left:1px solid #FF8831;"><strong><a name="allowances"></a>Allowances</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="padding:6px;font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:125%;border-right:1px solid #FF8831;border-bottom:1px solid #FF8831;border-left:1px solid #FF8831;"> <p>You are entitled to maternity allowance (<a href="https://www.gov.uk/maternity-allowance/eligibility">https://www.gov.uk/maternity-allowance/eligibility</a>), and Paternity Pay and Leave for your partner (if they are employed):&nbsp; <a href="https://www.gov.uk/paternity-pay-leave/overview">https://www.gov.uk/paternity-pay-leave/overview</a></p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table style="margin-bottom:12px;width:100%;" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="background-color:#ffc296;font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:36px;color:#3d3b3b;padding:6px;height:40px;border-right:1px solid #FF8831;border-top:1px solid #FF8831;border-left:1px solid #FF8831;"><strong><a name="sick"></a><b>Statutory Sick pay</b></strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="padding:6px;font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:125%;border-right:1px solid #FF8831;border-bottom:1px solid #FF8831;border-left:1px solid #FF8831;"> <p>If you are self-employed, you are not entitled to statutory sick pay, and no working means no income!</p> <p>It is therefore sensible to have a back-up or contingency plan in place for the times you cannot work. For example, put aside a minimum of one month&rsquo;s normal income in a savings account; strictly to be used for this purpose and top it up again if it ever gets used or when your normal monthly bills increase.</p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table style="margin-bottom:12px;width:100%;" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="background-color:#ffc296;font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:36px;color:#3d3b3b;padding:6px;height:40px;border-right:1px solid #FF8831;border-top:1px solid #FF8831;border-left:1px solid #FF8831;"><strong><a name="offwork"></a><b>What if you can&#39;t work?</b></strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="padding:6px;font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:125%;border-right:1px solid #FF8831;border-bottom:1px solid #FF8831;border-left:1px solid #FF8831;"> <p>Again, it is very practical to have a financial buffer that will provide you with an income for a lengthy period of unemployment due to, for example, ill health, an accident or some other unforeseen disaster.</p> <p>You will need to see a professional advisor for help if you decide to set up a formal income protection plan.</p> <p><a href="https://www.moneyadviceservice.org.uk/en/articles/personal-insurance-when-youre-self-employed">https://www.moneyadviceservice.org.uk/en/articles/personal-insurance-when-youre-self-employed</a>&nbsp;</p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table><div style="clear:both;"></div>