Head Nurse

PDSA; Lewes; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary charity in Lewes is seeking a Qualified Head Nurse to lead the nursing team at the Brighton Pethospital. You will ensure excellent customer service and clinical care while managing the team's daily operations. The ideal candidate will be an RCVS Registered Veterinary Nurse with extensive practice and people management experience. Join us to help improve the lives of pets and the community.

Benefits

Family-friendly employment policies

Flexible working arrangements

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in veterinary practice.
• Commitment to the vision and mission of the organization.
• Experience in managing teams and workflows.

Responsibilities

• Lead the nursing team and daily workflow.
• Manage stock control and hygiene standards.
• Support Senior Veterinary Surgeon in budget management.

Skills

Practice and people management

Customer service

Clinical care

Education

Qualified RCVS Registered Veterinary Nurse

Job description

Pets and people at the heart of what we do.

Do you have a business mind and a social heart? If so, PDSA has a great opportunity for you. As the UK’s leading veterinary charity, we are here to help people keep their pets healthy, and we believe every member of our team is essential in fulfilling this mission.

As the Qualified Head Nurse (HN), you will lead the Brighton Pethospital nursing team, providing a high standard of customer service and clinical care while promoting pet well-being and supporting Veterinary Surgeons to deliver preventive services and treat sick and injured pets of eligible clients.

You will line manage the Veterinary Nurse and Veterinary Care Assistant teams, leading and developing your team to efficiently manage the hospital's daily workflow. You will be responsible for stock control, hygiene, cleanliness of the hospital and equipment, and will support the Senior Veterinary Surgeon in managing income and expenditure at the Pethospital level, ensuring resources are used cost-effectively.

You must be a Qualified RCVS Registered Veterinary Nurse with extensive experience, including practice and people management, and be committed to the vision and mission of PDSA.

The closing date for this vacancy may be brought forward if sufficient candidates apply.

About PDSA:

As the UK’s leading veterinary charity with 48 Pet Hospitals, we aim to improve pets’ lives through prevention, education, and treatment. Our dedicated vet teams carry out 2.7 million treatments annually on 470,000 pets. Our network of around 120 high street shops helps fund these treatments through the sale of donated and new goods.

We believe in working better together, from vets and volunteers to shop teams and office support staff. We are passionate about pets and dedicated to making a difference. Join us and help improve the lives of every pet.

PDSA is committed to fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion that reflects the communities we serve. We strive to create a working environment where all individuals can utilize their skills free from discrimination or harassment, with decisions based on merit. We offer family-friendly, inclusive employment policies and flexible working arrangements to support team members from diverse backgrounds.

If you have questions or concerns about accessibility, please contact us. We are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments you may require during the recruitment process.