Nursing Team Leader

Rspca; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

RSPCA's Newbrook Animal Hospital in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse to join as Nursing Team Leader. The role balances clinical practice with line management, leading a team of 5 and working alongside our Nursing Manager and Veterinary Surgeons.

This permanent post is 21 hours per week, with fixed hours 07:45 to 15:15, three days (Mon, Thu, Fri) plus occasional weekend work with time off in lieu. Interviews in week commencing 12 October; closing date 8 October.

Qualifications

• Registered Veterinary Nurse with clinical leadership experience.
• Experience supervising a small team and supporting clinical standards.
• Role requires 21 hours per week with set schedule.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a nursing team of 5.
• Support Nursing Manager and Veterinary Surgeons in daily operations.
• Drive clinical standards and animal welfare across the site.

Skills

Registered Veterinary Nurse

Clinical leadership

Team supervision

Education

RVN qualification

Job description

Are you an experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse with a passion for clinical leadership?

As a Nursing Team Leader, you will play a pivotal role in our site management structure. Balancing clinical practice with line management, you will guide and supervise a dedicated team of 5. Working alongside our Nursing Manager and Veterinary Surgeons, you will shape daily operations, drive clinical standards, and advocate for animal welfare both within our clinical settings and throughout the RSPCA.

Newbrook Animal Hospital is seeking a Nursing Team leader to join the team on a permanent basis working 21 hours per week.

• Working hours: 07:45 until 15:15 pm, 3 days per week Monday, Thursday & Friday (with flexibility to change days), one in six weekends with time back in lieu for weekends work.
• On-site: Your base will be at Birmingham Animal Hospital, Newbrook.

Interviews will take place the week commencing the 12th of October.

It's important to us that you feel part of our team from the start. We like to keep in touch with regular check-ins and team meetings. There's always a teammate around for support or a quick chat.

Are you ready to join our movement?

Our recruitment journey – key dates for you to note

Here's what the process looks like, no surprises, just a friendly guide:

• Application
  You'll be asked to answer some questions to give us a sense of your experience, skills, and potential. Don't worry if you don't tick every box - what really matters is what you can bring to the role and the team.
• Panel Interview
  If your application is successful, you’ll be invited to a panel interview with the Hiring Manager. This is a chance to:
  • Share more about what you've done and what you're proud of
  • We encourage you to ask questions about the role, the team, and the impact you could make. Interviews are a two-way conversation, and we recognise that any career move needs to feel right for you as well as for us.
  • Show off your skills and behaviours in a relaxed, supportive setting

If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know - we're happy to support you.

The closing date for this vacancy is Thursday the 8th October.