Head Nurse

Purosearch Ltd.; London Borough of Enfield; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 6.6 weeks incl bank hols

CPD allowance £750 + 2 CPD days

No out-of-hours shifts

Staff discount 33%

Company pension contributions

Bank holidays Sundays paid

Job summary

Purosearch Ltd. is seeking a confident Head Nurse (RVN) for a North London veterinary practice. The role blends clinical leadership with management, and offers a busy, independent team environment.

You will lead nursing standards, support development of the team, and remain hands-on with a busy patient caseload. This pivotal position emphasizes quality care, integrity, and compassion within a supportive setting.

Qualifications

• RCVS Registered Veterinary Nurse with leadership grounding.
• Hospital experience beneficial.

Responsibilities

• 70% clinical leadership and 30% administrative responsibilities.
• Oversee nursing standards and team development.
• Lead day-to-day nursing department operations and hands-on patient care.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical nursing

Education

RCVS registered veterinary nurse

Job description

Salary - £35,000 - £45,000 DOE | Full Time | No OOH

The Opportunity

A well established, independent veterinary practice in North London is looking for a confident RVN to step into a Head Nurse position. As an independent practice they combine the personal touch of a local practice with the facilities, equipment and clinical variety of a much larger hospital.

The guiding principles of quality, integrity, and compassion form the other cornerstones of their ethos – they want a Head Nurse who champions this is their work to inspire others.

With approximately

70% clinical leadership and 30% administrative responsibilities, you'll remain closely involved in patient care while taking ownership of nursing standards, team development and the day-to-day running of the nursing department.

The purpose-built practice includes:

Three operating theatres and a dedicated dentistry suite

CT scanner, digital X-ray and in-house laboratory

Separate dog and cat wards

• Dedicated infectious disease ward
• A varied caseload combining first-opinion and advanced veterinary care

What’s On Offer?

6.6 weeks paid annual leave, including bank holidays

£750 annual CPD allowance plus 2 paid CPD days

No out-of-hours shifts in this role

33% staff discount on veterinary care for your pets

• Company pension contributions
• Sundays and bank holidays paid at
• Genuine opportunities for professional development and career progression

Rota

• 40 hours over 4 days per week
• 1 in 4 full weekend with time off in lieu

What Are We Looking For?

• A confident RCVS Registered Veterinary Nurse with a grounding in leadership
• Hospital experience beneficial
• Someone who enjoys a busy, progressive practice as well as being a part of an independent team who support each other
• Someone keen to lead and make a difference while staying hands-on clinically

You don’t need to have been a Head Nurse previously, if you’re senior RVN ready to step up and grow into the role, this could be perfect!

This practice

thrives on evolving and you could be a part of that! If you're looking for somewhere you can lead, be heard, develop your career and still do the clinical work you love

, this could be exactly the opportunity you've been waiting for.

Sounds Like You?

And don't forget, if this position is of no interest to you but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on our details. We offer £250* for every successful candidate referral. *Terms and conditions apply