Nursing Team leader

The Rspca; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

The RSPCA is seeking a Nursing Team Leader for our Birmingham site, Newbrook Animal Hospital. This role blends clinical nursing with line management, guiding a team of five and collaborating with our Nursing Manager and Veterinary Surgeons.

Hours are 21 per week, 07:45–15:15, three days (Mon, Thu, Fri) with some flexibility; on-site at Birmingham Animal Hospital. The recruitment process includes panel interviews in October and aims to welcome you into a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Registered Veterinary Nurse with current UK registration.
• Experience in clinical leadership and team supervision.
• Willingness to work 21 hours weekly.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of 5 veterinary staff.
• Balance clinical duties with line management responsibilities.
• Support Nursing Manager and Veterinary Surgeons in daily operations.
• Maintain clinical standards and animal welfare across the sites.

Skills

Registered Veterinary Nurse

Clinical leadership

Team supervision

Job description

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