Lead Registered Veterinary Nursea

Linnaeus; Bushey; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary practice in Bushey is seeking a Lead Registered Veterinary Nurse to oversee the nursing team and ensure high clinical care standards. The role is full-time and involves approximately 95% clinical duties. Candidates should have strong management skills, a commitment to hygiene, and the ability to implement infection control measures. The position offers a competitive salary with numerous benefits, including generous holiday, CPD allowances, and further career development opportunities.

Benefits

5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays

RCVS and VDS fees paid

Generous CPD allowance

Pension scheme with employer contribution

Life Assurance (4x salary)

Enhanced sick pay

Employee Assistance Programme

Staff discount and benefits platform

Qualifications

• Experience in a clinical nursing role with strong management skills.
• Ability to implement infection control protocols effectively.
• Excellent communication skills to lead a team.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the nursing team and ensure high standards of patient care.
• Manage clinical duties and maintain hygiene protocols.
• Lead and support the Clinical Nursing Manager.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Infection control

Effective communication

Job description

Lead Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)

Location: Blythewood, Bushey

Job Type: Permanent

Hours: Full-time

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Overview

The Lead Nurse role is key to the business’s ability to provide a high level of clinical standards. The Lead Nurse will ensure that patients are managed as effectively as possible from a nursing perspective to support the profitability and further growth of the practice. Working enthusiastically with your team, you will help maintain a happy, efficient working environment whilst providing outstanding patient and client care.

Main Purpose & Goals

• Maintain an overview of the nursing team and provision of patient care across the team that you lead
• Manage your area of responsibility by working with other lead nurses and the Clinical Nursing Manager to achieve this
• Demonstrate an excellent work protocol in all nursing duties, including a high level of hygiene and the ability to recognise and undertake relevant actions with regards to infection control
• Approximately 95% of the role will be clinical duties, with 5% allocated to administration, including a full share of the on-call rota
• Ensure that you and those working in your area of responsibility provide a high and sustainable quality of nursing care

Key Responsibilities

• Provide a high level of clinical standards including implementing the PSS and ISFM
• Provide leadership to those working in your area of responsibility
• Support the Clinical Nursing Manager
• Ensure effective communication within your area of responsibility

What We Offer

• 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays and Birthday Leave
• RCVS and VDS fees paid
• Generous CPD allowance and allocated CPD days
• Access to extensive Linnaeus clinical and non-clinical CPD programmes
• Career development opportunities within a leading practice and the wider Linnaeus network
• Pension scheme with employer contribution
• Life Assurance (4x salary)
• Enhanced sickness pay
• Enhanced equal family leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Eye care voucher scheme
• Annual flu vaccination
• Cycle to work scheme
• Staff discount and benefits platform

At Linnaeus, we are committed to supporting the physical and mental wellbeing of all our Associates. Blythewood benefits from access to wellbeing resources, Mental Health First Aiders, and confidential support services to ensure our teams feel supported both professionally and personally.

How to Apply

If you would like to apply for this role, please click the Apply button.

For an informal discussion or more information about the role or Blythewood practice, please contact our Nursing Talent Acquisition Business Partner:

Purvi Kataria
Email: [e-mail]

All applications with the relevant skills and qualifications will be carefully considered. If you require any support in completing your application, please contact the Talent Acquisition team.

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