Senior RVN – Lead Late Ward Nurse | Swindon
Work in a welcoming independent practice:
somewhere that really cares about the wellbeing of their animals and their staff
Work a varied caseload:
prepare inpatients for their care in a hospital that works on a variety of cases like cardiology, ophthalmology, chemotherapy, arthroscopy and laparoscopy
Opportunities for career development:
feel encouraged by your team to progress your learning and feel your skills valued and utilised
Benefit from great add-ons:
discounts, gym membership, pension, generous CPD and career support
The Opportunity
Looking for a new nursing role that challenges you? Want to work for an independent hospital in a leadership role without giving up hands‑on work?
We are looking for an experienced, compassionate Registered Veterinary Nurse with proven leadership experience to join an incredible nursing team as a Lead Late Ward Nurse at our well‑equipped and thriving independent small animal hospital in Wiltshire.
This is a unique opportunity to take on a key leadership role within the hospital, supporting both inpatient care and hospital flow during the critical afternoon and evening period. You will work alongside a highly supportive team and benefit from a varied caseload that offers genuine scope for professional growth and development.
This practice proffers a clear and supportive management and places a strong emphasis on wellbeing and work‑life balance. With an RVN on their board of Directors, the nursing voice is always represented at management level.
Key Responsibilities
- Receive a full inpatient handover from the day Lead Ward Nurse and maintain oversight of all cases
- Support and coordinate the discharge process, ensuring medications, instructions, and documentation are accurate and timely
- Allocate nursing resources effectively to support both the Late Consulting Vet and the Out‑of‑Hours Vet
- Ensure smooth workflow between wards, consults, and ongoing inpatient care
The Rota
- Weekend 1 in 7 covering an 8 hour shift on both days (7:30am – 4:00pm or 9:0am – 5:30pm) with Monday and Tuesday off in leiu
What’s on offer?
- £1000 CPD budget + paid CPD leave
- Fully funded additional CPD (including Schedule 3 training where beneficial)
- Regular in‑house training sessions
- Monthly 1:1 mentoring to support development and wellbeing
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
What we’re looking for:
- RCVS Registered Veterinary Nurse
- Previous leadership experience is essential
- Strong clinical knowledge, particularly in inpatient care
- Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills
- Confident delegation and decision‑making ability
- Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach
- Ability to remain calm and effective in a fast‑paced environment
With a healthy work life balance and the chance to work a varied and interesting caseload, this role would be a great place to thrive as an RVN.
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