Clinical Nursing Manager

Linnaeus; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary practice is seeking a Clinical Nursing Manager to join the Senior Leadership Team. The role involves leading nurse teams, advocating for veterinary nursing, and fostering a culture of clinical excellence. Competitive salary based on experience, with development opportunities offered.

Benefits

5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays and birthday leave

Relocation support

RCVS and VDS fees paid

Employer contribution pension scheme

Life assurance

E-car salary sacrifice scheme

Enhanced family leave

Extensive internal and funded external CPD

Qualifications

• Registered Veterinary Nurse with 2-3 years of post-RCVS registration experience.
• Leadership/line management experience of at least one year required.
• Clinical Supervisor or Mentoring qualification is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Advocating for veterinary nursing and leading clinical teams.
• Ensuring quality assurance of nursing care and overseeing learning and development.
• Managing complex workloads within tight timescales and focusing on nurse utilization.

Skills

Leadership

Veterinary Nursing

Clinical Supervision

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse

Leadership training or qualifications

Job description

Job title: Clinical Nursing Manager

Location: Blythwood Vets

Job Type: Permanent

Hours: 40 hours/week, plus 1 in 5 weekends, and participation in an on-call rota

Salary: £36,000 - £39,000 depending on skills and experience held

Blythwood (part of Linnaeus) are seeking to appoint a Clinical Nursing Manager to join the Senior Leadership Team and support the nurse teams across two sites.

The clinical team manages a variety of cases, including routine surgery, orthopedic cases, dentistry, and medical cases.

Your role and responsibilities

As Clinical Nurse Manager, you will advocate for veterinary nursing, lead from the front, foster a culture of continuous improvement, clinical excellence, and development across all sites. You will ensure quality assurance of nursing care and SOPs, oversee learning and development aligned with practice growth, and provide strategic, professional, and operational leadership for the nursing team. You will focus on nurse utilization to improve services and contribute as a nursing voice to the Senior Leadership Team, managing complex workloads within tight timescales. Our Nurse Career Framework offers a competitive salary based on skills and experience, with opportunities for CPD and advanced qualifications.

What we're looking for:

• A Registered Veterinary Nurse with 2-3 years of post-RCVS registration experience and at least one year of leadership/line management experience.
• Leadership training or qualifications, and a Clinical Supervisor or Mentoring qualification, are advantageous.

What we offer

• 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays and birthday leave
• Relocation support
• RCVS and VDS fees paid
• Employer contribution pension scheme
• Life assurance
• E-car salary sacrifice scheme
• Enhanced family leave
• Extensive internal and funded external CPD

We support the physical and mental health of our Associates through Mental Health First Aiders and a confidential Employee Assistance Programme.

If you'd like to find out more, please contact Purvi Kataria at [e-mail].

About us

Blythwood is part of Linnaeus and Mars Veterinary Health, the world's largest family-owned veterinary company. We are driven by purpose—to create a better world for pets—and we think long-term. With over 6,000 associates, we offer extensive development opportunities and a comprehensive wellbeing package.

We are committed to inclusivity and diversity, fostering a culture where everyone can be authentic and perform at their best. Our core values are excellence and passion for our purpose.

All applications with relevant skills and qualifications will be considered. For support or more information, contact our Talent Acquisition team at [e-mail].