Deputy Head Nurse

British Veterinary Association; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a well-established small animal practice as a Deputy Head Nurse in Salisbury, where you'll lead a dedicated team and ensure high-quality patient care. This role offers a supportive environment, advanced technology, and significant professional development opportunities, all while achieving a good work-life balance.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Private Medical Insurance

£550 CPD allowance

Learning and development opportunities

VDS cover

Discounted staff pet care

Qualifications

• Existing Deputy Head Nurse or experienced RVN with at least 3 years experience.
• Capable of managing all aspects of the nursing team.
• Strong focus on patient and client care.

Responsibilities

• Manage nursing team and ensure high standards of patient care.
• Support Head Nurse with Health & Safety and Practice Standards.
• Conduct clinical coaching of Student Veterinary Nurses.

Skills

Clinical coaching

Team management

Patient care

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)

Job description

About the role

We are looking for a Deputy Head Nurse to join our friendly team nursing team consisting of 7 members of staff in Salisbury, Wiltshire.

The ideal candidate would be an existing Deputy Head Nurse or an experienced RVN with at least 3 or more years experience.

This role will include clinical and administrative work, deputising in the absence of our Head RVN, managing all aspects of the nursing team, ensuring high standards of patient and client care, advocating excellent teamwork, ensuring the smooth running of our hospital, nurse consults, supporting the Head Nurse with Health & Safety and the Practice Standards Scheme, clinical coaching of SVNs, ensuring efficient running of our in-house laboratory.

Why join us?

We are a well-established small animal practice with three branches in Salisbury, Amesbury, and Wilton, offering a friendly and welcoming environment. Our dedicated team consists of 7 vets and 10 reception staff, working collaboratively across all locations.

We pride ourselves on being a well-equipped practice, with access to advanced technology such as ultrasound, digital radiography, endoscopy, and Idexx laboratory machines. By joining us, you'll be part of a supportive team in a practice that values both professional development and high-quality care for our patients.

If you're looking for a rewarding role in a thriving, well-equipped practice, we'd love to have you on board!

Working hours

The position is 40 hours per week working a variation of shift patterns Monday to Friday, you will also be required to work on a Saturday morning, 8am - 1pm on a rota basis, approximately 1 in 4.

Because our employee's matter

We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from

Work life balance

6.6 weeks annual leave

Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service

Your birthday as a paid day off

Wellbeing

Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing, including discounted gym membership

Non-accidental injury support

Development

£550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid pro rata

Certificate support

Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy

Access to Vetlexicon - our online encyclopaedia provider

All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding

Infection Prevention and Control Programme

Quality Improvement Programme

Professional Memberships

VDS cover

RCVS fees

Additional

Pawsome Benefits - reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100's of retailers

Pension - 5% Employee/3% Employer

Discounted staff pet care