12 month maternity cover Branch Head Nurse opportunity in a busy small

Recruit4vets; Wimborne Minster; On-site; GBP 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable small animal practice in Wimborne is seeking an experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) to lead their nursing team during a 12-month maternity cover. The role includes a mix of day procedures, operations, and overseeing patient care, offering a supportive environment for professional growth and development. Benefits include 6 weeks' holiday, CPD allowance, and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

6 weeks' paid holiday

GBP600.00 CPD Allowance

RCVS Membership paid

VDS cover

Enhanced parental leave pay

Discounted veterinary fees

Cycle to work scheme

Training support

Company sick pay

Annual pay reviews

Qualifications

• Experience leading a clinical team is required.
• Registered Veterinary Nurse status essential.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Patient care

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)

Job description

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 GBP34,000 p/a - reflective of skills and experience

Benefits (pro rata):

• 6 weeks' paid holiday, including bank holidays
• GBP600.00 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.

Job Reference No: JN-7