Head Nurse - Small Animal

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

Job summary

A leading veterinary hospital is seeking a dedicated Head Nurse to lead their nursing team. This full-time role involves collaborating with management to ensure high standards of care and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will be dynamic and ready to make a significant impact in a busy environment.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted gym membership

£550 CPD allowance

Pension scheme

Discounted staff pet care

Qualifications

• Responsible for leading and managing the nursing team.
• Ensuring high standards of patient and client care.
• Overseeing rota planning and managing staff performance.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Head Vet and Practice Manager.
• Drive practice's vision and implement efficient workflows.
• Mentor nursing team and facilitate training.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Client Care

Job description

Are you a dedicated and enthusiastic nurse seeking a new challenge? We are looking for a dynamic individual to join us as Head Nurse and lead our passionate nursing team at Alma Veterinary Hospital. This is a full-time position, offering 38 hours per week.

The role

The role will involve working closely with the Head Vet and Practice Manager to help drive the vision of establishing Alma Veterinary Hospital as one of the top first-opinion practices in the country. This position focuses on leadership, maintaining high standards, and driving performance to ensure the practice operates efficiently and profitably, while fostering a positive environment for both the team and clients.

What you'll bring

As Head Nurse at Alma Veterinary Hospital, you will be fully responsible for leading and managing the nursing team, ensuring high standards of patient and client care are maintained. You will collaborate closely with the Head Vet and Practice Manager to drive the practice's vision, implement efficient workflows, and foster a positive, team-focused environment. This role will involve overseeing rota planning, managing staff performance, supporting clinical skills development, and ensuring compliance with regulations. You will be responsible for managing inventory, equipment, and stock, as well as driving financial efficiency. Your leadership will extend to mentoring the nursing team, facilitating training, and promoting continuous professional development. This position is ideal for a dynamic, driven individual ready to make a real difference in a busy and thriving practice.

Hours

The practice operates between 07:30 AM and 7:00 PM, with varied shift options available, including 08:00 AM - 4:00 PM and 07:30 AM - 3:30 PM. While the practice currently functions as a 24-hour hospital for inpatient care, the vision is to reintegrate emergency services, providing essential support to local practices. Flexibility in shifts will be offered to ensure efficient coverage while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

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 with service, and 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
• Employee wellbeing initiatives, 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
• Research funding opportunities for Vets & Nurses
• Infection Prevention and Control Programme
• Quality Improvement Programme

Professional Memberships

• VDS cover
• RCVS fees

Additional benefits

• Pawsome Benefits - discounts and cashback with retailers
• Pension scheme - 5% Employee / 3% Employer
• Discounted staff pet care

At IVC Evidensia, we are committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion, and Belonging. We welcome candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.