Evening RVN Lead – Inpatient Care & Leadership

Purosearch Ltd.; England; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD budget

CPD leave

In-house training

Pension

Cycle to work

Discounts on food

Employee discount

Job summary

Purosearch Ltd. in Swindon is seeking an experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse to take on a Lead Late Ward Nurse role within a well-equipped independent small animal hospital.

You'll lead the late ward team, oversee inpatient care and hospital flow during afternoons and evenings, and work hands-on with a supportive team across a varied caseload including cardiology, ophthalmology, chemotherapy and surgical procedures.

Qualifications

• 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

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

Skills

Leadership experience

Inpatient care

Organisational skills

Delegation

Communication

Calm under pressure

Team collaboration

Education

RCVS Registered Veterinary Nurse

Job description

Purosearch Ltd. in Swindon is seeking an experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse to take on a Lead Late Ward Nurse role within a well-equipped independent small animal hospital.

You'll lead the late ward team, oversee inpatient care and hospital flow during afternoons and evenings, and work hands-on with a supportive team across a varied caseload including cardiology, ophthalmology, chemotherapy and surgical procedures.