At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and mentor a team of veterinary graduates while ensuring high clinical standards.
- Company: Join a supportive veterinary practice focused on professional growth and excellence.
- Benefits: Enjoy 6 weeks holiday, private healthcare, and funded CPD opportunities.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with excellent career progression opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by shaping the next generation of veterinary professionals.
- Qualifications: RCVS registration and a passion for mentoring new vets required.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Overview
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join our team at Bolton as a Development Team Leader.
This pivotal role focuses on clinical leadership, mentorship, and development within the veterinary team.
You will be responsible for overseeing the training and professional growth of recent veterinary graduates, contributing to clinical governance, and ensuring compliance with high clinical standards and the RCVS code of conduct.
As the Development Team Leader, you will support the delivery of clinical training, act as a Vet GDP Advisor, and work closely with the Lead Vet to identify and address training gaps.
You will also line manage a mix of new graduates and recently qualified clinicians.
In the absence of a Lead Vet, you will support the Clinical Operations Lead with line management of more experienced veterinary surgeons, fostering a culture of continuous learning and excellence.
Responsibilities
- Clinical Training and
Development: Oversee the clinical development and training of new graduates and less than 3 years qualified vets on site, ensuring they progress confidently in their careers.
- Vet GDP Advisor: Serve as a Vet GDP (Graduate Development Programme) Advisor, supporting recent graduates through their training with good outcomes and in a timely manner.
- Collaboration with Lead Vet: Collaborate with the Lead Vet to identify and address training gaps within the team.
- Training
Delivery: Support the Lead Vet and Clinical Operations Lead with the delivery of training sessions and clinical development programs, ensuring high standards of veterinary care.
- Mentorship and Line Management: Line manage and mentor on-site recent graduates (those on the foundation pay scale), providing ongoing guidance, feedback, and support.
- In the absence of a Lead Vet: Collaborate with the Practice Manager and Clinical Operations Lead to line manage experienced veterinary surgeons.
- Performance and Career Development: Assist with setting performance goals, conducting appraisals, and supporting career development for the veterinary team.
- Clinical Standards and Governance: Assist the Practice Manager and Lead Vet in maintaining and improving clinical standards within the clinical team.
- Clinical Audit: Assist Lead Vet and Practice Manager with clinical audit activity.
- Governance
Initiatives: Contribute to clinical governance initiatives by reviewing the clinical performance of direct reports, ensuring training and compliance in line with company protocol.
- Operational Collaboration: Collaborate with site leadership to uphold a high standard of care and service within the practice.
- Leadership and Collaboration
- Attend site leadership meetings, deputise at lead Vet meetings, and contribute to the overall strategic direction of the practice.
- Foster a positive and inclusive team culture that prioritises patient care, professional growth, and clinical excellence.
- Collaborate with other senior team members to ensure smooth operational delivery on a day-to-day basis.
- Prepare for progression to a Lead Vet role, where appropriate, through ongoing leadership development and mentorship.
Qualifications and skills
- RCVS and/or FRCVS registration.
- Vet GDP accredited.
- Clinical experience in veterinary practice, with a strong foundation in mentoring and developing others.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills, with a passion for developing and supporting newly qualified clinicians.
- Previous experience in training and mentoring new graduates is desirable but not essential.
- An appreciation of the applications of clinical governance to maintaining standards of care.
Benefits
- 6 weeks holiday, including bank holidays
- Funded CPD
- Private Health Care (52 weeks) awarded after qualifying period
- 52 weeks sickness entitlement
- Enhanced maternity and paternity package
- Contributory pension scheme (4%)
- RCVS and VDS fees paid
- Access to counselling support including mental health, financial and life counselling after 12 months of service
- Cycle to work scheme
- E-Car scheme
- Visa sponsorship available
- Store discounts from Perkbox
- Refer-a-Friend bonus
- Charity days
We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering a culture that is inclusive for all employees.
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