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12 month maternity cover Branch Head Nurse

Recruit4vets Ltd

Wimborne Minster

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GBP 34,000 - 42,000

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Job summary

A reputable small animal practice in Wimborne, Dorset is seeking a Maternity Cover Branch Head Nurse (12-month FTC). This role involves leadership, mentoring, and overseeing nursing operations while ensuring high standards of care for inpatients. The practice offers a supportive environment, competitive salary, generous benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

6 weeks' paid holiday
£600 CPD allowance per annum
RCVS membership paid
VDS cover
Enhanced parental leave
Discounted veterinary fees
Cycle to work scheme
Annual pay reviews
Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

  • Must be a qualified RVN with prior leadership experience.
  • Strong communication and supportive attitude required.
  • Experience in managing a clinical team beneficial.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and support the nursing team.
  • Mentor less experienced team members.
  • Manage nurse rota and cover.

Skills

Leadership
Mentoring
Team management

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)

Job description

They are offering an excellent salary from £34,000 p/a - reflective of skills and experience

Contact:

Holly Walsh

Contact email:

Contact phone:

01423 701321

Job ref:

JN-052025-32327

Published:

2 days ago

Expiry date:

2025-09-27

Maternity Cover Branch Head Nurse - 12-month FTC

Location: Wimborne, Dorset

A fulfilling and leadership-oriented opportunity awaits at a reputable small animal practice based in the scenic locale of Wimborne, Dorset. The practice is seeking a friendly, supportive, and patient Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) to head their nursing team.

The Role:

The successful candidate will be based at the main hospital site in Wimborne, with cover at Verwood if required.

The role involves a mixture of day procedures, operations, and medical workups, as well as caring for inpatients for the duration of their treatment.

Key Responsibilities:

Leading and supporting the nursing team

Mentoring less experienced team members

Nurse rota and cover management

Working within the team on the nursing rota (admin/float time allocated)

The Hours:

The position is full-time, with either a 4- or 5-day week offered.

Shifts are between 08:00 and 19:00, Monday to Friday

Saturday from 08:00 to 13:00.

No out-of-hours work is required.

The Team:

The nursing team is friendly and enthusiastic, consisting of 12 RVNs, 3 SVNs, 3 ACAs, and 6 receptionists, along with on-site administrators and a Practice Manager. The team typically works alongside 4-5 Vets a day.

The Salary: They are offering an excellent salary from £34,000 p/a - reflective of skills and experience

Benefits (pro rata):

6 weeks' paid holiday, including bank holidays

£600.00 CPD Allowance per annum

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

The practice is committed to providing a supportive environment that fosters clinical excellence and professional growth. If you are an RVN with prior experience leading a clinical team, this could be the perfect role for you.

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