Professional veterinary recruitment

Permanent Head Veterinary Nurse - Waltham Forest, London

• Are you a qualified and RCVS registered veterinary nurse?
• Are you looking to move into a head hurse role?

We are recruiting on behalf of a small animal practice in Waltham Forest, London for a Permanent Head Veterinary Nurse to join their team. This role is full time for 36 to 40 hours per week with shifts between 8am and 7:30pm, along with 1 in 6 weekends. There will be no OOH or on-call duties.

Key details

• Type: Small animal
• Hours: Full time, 36 to 40 hours per week
• Weekends: 1 in 6 weekends
• OOH: None
• Computer system: Merlin
• Team: 5 vets, 4 RVNs and 1 SVN

About the role:

• The HVN will be responsible for working alongside the practice manager and clinical directors to ensure the smooth day to day running of the practice.
• The HVN will be responsible for managing the nurse team and organising the rotas. They will also be responsible for the development and CPD of the team.
• The role offers clinical coaching opportunities so it would be an advantage for the RVN to have clinical coaching experience but not essential.
• The role will also involve clinical duties, with a half day set aside for administrative tasks. The practice encourage schedule three procedures and provide support for this.
• The Nurse will also assist with clinical audits and practice standards improvements.
• The practice offers a flexible working pattern to support a work / life balance EG: Shifts to suit school pick ups however cover is required on Monday, Thursdays and Fridays as a minimum

About them:

• RCVS Accredited Small Animal Practice
• The practice is fully equipped with facilities including separate cat and dog wards, in house laboratory, X-Ray, Ultrasound and Dental X-Ray.
• Excellent transport links to Central London
• Surrounded by local amenities
• They offer a varied caseload and are happy to support certificates
• They have one certificate holding surgeon and Vets with areas of special interest
• The practice provides a high standard of care and customer service to all its patients and clients.

Team culture:

• They have a family feel culture and an ethos of support and encouragement to all
• They understand the difficulties that the vet industry can face, and they ensure that each member of staff support each other and strive each day to provide a positive and encouraging work environment

About you:

• The Nurse will be looking to take the next step into a leadership position.
• It would be an advantage to have clinical coaching experience or a desire to become a clinical coach but not essential
• Ideally the RVN will have experience with surgery and nurse consultations
• They are for an enthusiastic and motivated RVN who work well as part of a team
• The Nurse will have great communication skills, organisational skills and have an approachable manner
• They will provide an excellent service to all clients and be able to build rapport easily

Package

• Salary: Up to £35,000 pro rata, commensurate to experience
• Holidays: 6.6 weeks annual leave, including bank holidays and birthday off
• CPD: Generous allowance of £550 with 3 days paid to attend
• Memberships: RCVS and VDS fees paid
• Family friendly policies including maternity and paternity
• Private medical insurance
• Certificate support
• Workplace pension
• Further benefits such as retail and gym
• Employee wellbeing programmes
• Ongoing learning and development platforms available
• Career progression opportunities
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free uniform

Must haves:

• RCVS registered and qualified or soon to be
• Possess the right to work in the United Kingdom
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills

What happens next?

CLICK APPLY NOW or if you have any pre-application questions or if this role is not quite right for you, please contact the Vet Seekers team (details below) to discuss your veterinary career aspirations further.

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