Lead Surgical Nurse

Grove Lodge Veterinary Group; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary group seeks a passionate Lead Surgical Nurse to maintain high clinical standards and oversee patient care. The ideal candidate should possess strong leadership skills and at least 2 years of experience, excelling in both communication and organizational abilities. Enjoy a supportive work environment with various benefits and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

5 weeks holiday + bank holidays + birthday leave

RCVS and VDS fees paid

External CPD funded

Extensive free online Linnaeus CPD program

Career progression opportunities

Staff discount schemes

Life assurance

Enhanced sickness pay

Enhanced family leave

E-car salary sacrifice scheme

Wellness program

Recruitment referral reward scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of post-qualification experience.
• Leadership experience required.
• Comfortable working autonomously in a busy hospital.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high clinical standards and patient management.
• Organize and oversee patient flow daily.
• Identify training and development needs within the nursing team.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Autonomy

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)

Job description

Job Title: Lead Surgical Nurse

Reporting to: Head of Nursing Services

Location: Solihull

Hours: 38 hours per week

Salary: Will be discussed dependent on experience

About the Role

We are seeking a Lead Surgical RVN to join our team at Willows Referrals. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of post-qualification experience, including leadership experience. You should be an excellent communicator, highly organized, and comfortable working autonomously in a busy hospital environment.

The Lead Nurse is crucial to maintaining high clinical standards, ensuring effective patient management from a nursing perspective, and supporting the growth of the practice.

Working closely with the leadership team, you will demonstrate excellent nursing protocols and take overall responsibility for specific areas of the practice. You will organize and oversee patient flow daily, optimize patient pathways from admission to discharge, and ensure adherence to practice and group policies to provide outstanding patient and client care.

You will collaborate with the Head of Nursing Services and identify training and development needs within the nursing team, managing the team effectively across the business.

Benefits include

• 5 weeks holiday + bank holidays + birthday leave
• RCVS and VDS fees paid
• External CPD funded
• Extensive free online Linnaeus CPD program
• Career progression opportunities
• Staff discount schemes
• Life assurance
• Enhanced sickness pay
• Enhanced family leave
• E-car salary sacrifice scheme
• Wellness program including:
  • Employee assistance program
  • Eyecare vouchers
  • Free annual flu jab
  • Cycle to work scheme
• Recruitment referral reward scheme

Linnaeus is committed to supporting the physical and mental health of all associates. We have Mental Health First Aiders across our practices and a confidential Employee Assistance Programme available to all.

Linnaeus is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We foster an inclusive and diverse culture for all our associates.

If interested in applying or for an informal chat, please contact our Talent Acquisition Business Partner, Rebecca, at [e-mail].