Step into leadership and take your nursing career to the next level
Are you an experienced RVN ready to step into a more senior role? We’re looking for a motivated Deputy Head Nurse to support the leadership of our nursing team and help drive clinical excellence across the practice.
This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your leadership skills while remaining hands‑on in a varied and rewarding clinical role.
About Us:
We are a busy RCVS accredited first opinion hospital that offers fantastic facilities such as US scanner, digital x-ray, in‑house lab, CT scanner, laparoscopy equipment and much more.
You’ll join our large, supportive team of experienced vets, nurses and receptionists delivering outstanding veterinary care.
The Role:
- Permanent, full-time 37.5 hours per week worked over 4 or 5 days
- Shifts between 7am-10pm
- NO OOH! We have a fantastic OOH team, but you may be required to help as needed.
- 1-2 BH’s per year
Salary £30,000 - £34,000 depending on experience
What you’ll be doing:
- Supporting the Head Nurse in the day-to-day running of the practice, including kennels and prep
- Leading and mentoring the ACA team, ensuring high standards of care
- Working closely with vets and the wider practice team to deliver excellent patient outcomes
- Helping maintain and develop clinical protocols, patient care standards, and infection control
- Supporting stock control, equipment maintenance, and operational efficiency
- Assisting with rota management and team coordination in the absence of the Head Nurse
- Playing an active role in clinical governance, audits, and PSS compliance
- Coaching and supporting Student Nurses and clinical coaches
- Opportunity to get involved in advanced services such as CT (training available)
About you:
- A qualified RVN with a passion for high standards of patient care
- Ready to take the next step into leadership
- Organised, proactive, and a strong team player
- Keen to develop others and contribute to a positive team culture
You’ll be supported in developing your leadership skills, encouraged in your CPD, and given the opportunity to shape nursing standards within a progressive, supportive practice.
Benefits:
- £600.00 & 3 days CPD allowance per annum
- 30 days holiday pa (including Bank Holidays) plus opportunity to buy or sell extra days
- Health Cash Plan - wide ranging contributions for health and wellbeing treatments - from dentistry to sports massage
- RCVS Membership paid plus one other membership subscription
- VDS cover
- Enhanced paternity, maternity, adoption, shared parental leave and surrogacy pay
- Discounted veterinary fees
- My Perks – offers, discounts and cashback on shopping, travel, entertainment and much more
- Cycle to work scheme
- CPD/training support
- Company sick pay
- Annual pay reviews
- Focus on employee wellbeing
- Career progression opportunities
