Lead Registered Veterinary Nurse – Dentistry & Team Leader

Linnaeus; Swindon; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays and

Birthday Leave

Extensive Linnaeus CPD programme

Career progression opportunities

Staff discount schemes

Life Assurance

Enhanced sickness pay

Enhanced equal family leave

Electric car salary sacrifice scheme

Employer contribution pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Eyecare vouchers

Free annual flu jab

Cycle to work scheme

Recruitment referral reward scheme

Job summary

Linnaeus Eastcott Hospital in Swindon is seeking a Lead RVN to guide and develop a four-RVN and one-technician team within a Tier 3 multidisciplinary referral and primary care hospital. You will drive high clinical standards and oversee dentistry-focused initiatives.

The role combines leadership with clinical nursing, including anaesthesia, mentoring, and service development across multiple specialties. A great opportunity for growth within a growing dentistry service.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years post-qualification experience.
• Leadership experience or ambition to lead.
• Confidence with anaesthesia.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Proactive and adaptable approach.
• Passion for patient care and team development.
• Interest in dentistry.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of four RVNs and one technician.
• Coordinate daily workflow and maintain efficient patient flow.
• Promote excellent patient care and clinical standards.
• Mentor colleagues and identify development opportunities.
• Work with clinicians, Team Leaders and HoNS.
• Represent the department at leadership meetings and contribute to service improvement projects.
• Support growth and development of the dentistry service.

Skills

Leadership experience

Anaesthesia

Communication

Organisational skills

Proactive

Dentistry interest

Post-qualification experience

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)

Job description

Linnaeus Eastcott Hospital in Swindon is seeking a Lead RVN to guide and develop a four-RVN and one-technician team within a Tier 3 multidisciplinary referral and primary care hospital. You will drive high clinical standards and oversee dentistry-focused initiatives.

The role combines leadership with clinical nursing, including anaesthesia, mentoring, and service development across multiple specialties. A great opportunity for growth within a growing dentistry service.