Registered Veterinary Nurse - Neurology Team Leader - FTC

VC Evidensia UK; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Registered Veterinary Nurse to lead their Neurology Team. This full-time role offers the chance to work with complex neurological cases in a state-of-the-art facility. You will guide a team of nurses, ensuring the highest standard of care for patients while managing resources effectively. With a strong focus on employee development and well-being, this position provides a supportive environment for professional growth. Join a dedicated team committed to excellence in veterinary care and make a difference in the lives of pets and their owners.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private medical insurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Pawsome Benefits - discounts with retailers

Discounted staff pet care

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Certificate support

Learning and development opportunities

Access to online encyclopaedia

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Qualified RVN with RCVS registration and strong communication skills.
• Experience in referral hospitals and neurology cases preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support neurology department and manage nursing care for patients.
• Train junior staff and ensure smooth workflow in the neurology team.

Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Team Leadership

Interpersonal Skills

Collaboration

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)

Job description

Registered Veterinary Nurse - Neurology Team Leader - FTC

Are you an ambitious nurse with a keen interest in complex neurological cases? If so, we would love to hear from you. We are delighted to open applications for a confident, motivated Neurology Team Leader to join our team at Hamilton Specialist Referrals on a full-time, 12 month contract basis beginning summer 2025.

If your passion lies in taking part in interesting neurological cases, then this may be the role for you. Hamilton Specialist Referrals is a purpose built state-of-the-art veterinary hospital which provides the latest in cutting edge, specialist treatments for cats and dogs, supported by an exceptional rehabilitation and physiotherapy facility. As Team Leader, you will also guide and line manage our Neurology Nurses & VCAs, with the support of our Nurse Manager.

As part of our neurology team, your general duties will include:

• Providing support to the neurology department and being a point of contact to clients under the care of the neurology department, including organising admits and discharges
• Providing nursing care and ensuring neurology patients receive gold standard care
• Maintaining resources required by the neurologists including equipment and stock
• Communicating with the workflow coordinator to ensure smooth running of the neurology caseload
• Train and support junior members of staff with neurology kit and equipment
• Preparing and monitoring patients undergoing investigations or surgery, as well as recovering patients and handing over to ward RVNs
• Pricing and paperwork, such as updating relevant SOPs and ensuring all treatments have been charged correctly
• Line manage a small team of RVNs and VCAs within the Neurology & Rotating teams

Our Neurology RVN role provides the opportunity to spend time in the prep area, one of three theatres, wards and our Imaging suite which Includes a 16-slice CT scanner, 1.5 Tesla MRI machine, Fluoroscopy Machine, Separate Radiography and Ultrasound room. You will see a wide variety of emergency and routine caseloads.

Joining a team, you are proud to be a part of

Situated just outside of High Wycombe (J4, M40) Buckinghamshire, we deliver world-class exemplary clinical services, with a clear focus on the people that make that a reality. By nurturing our workforce we are able to offer the very best services to the pets entrusted into our care as well as to their owners.

Hamilton Specialist Referrals was born of the belief that there is room for a new wave of veterinary excellence across the UK. There is a strong focus on providing a personal and reassuring client experience from first contact through to discharge. Excellent clinical care delivered in a friendly and supportive manner to referring vets, is paramount to the team. The hospital is operational 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and is able to offer the most advanced treatment options available for orthopaedic, neurology, soft tissue, oncology, and internal medicine cases.

Our core ethos here at HSR is based on appreciation of our staff. Curating and developing a friendly, close-knit team is an central part of our working environment. Further qualifications and certificates are encouraged and fully supported as we feel strongly about our employees' right to enjoy work and develop rewarding careers. We have a dedicated team of over 100 people, including 11 specialists, 25 RVNs, and various support teams.

Experience and qualifications

• Qualified RVN with RCVS registration
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively
• Strong problem-solving skills and a commitment to patient safety
• Previous experience in a referral hospital and/or of neurological cases would be ideal
• Comfortable leading, delegating and organising a team
• Leadership experience would be beneficial but is not essential

Working Pattern

A full time position covers 40 hours per week, across 4 days. There is a 1 in 6 weekend rota (Sat & Sun), and you would ordinarily work 2 bank holidays per year. Shift times during the week are 9hrs 15mins, and typically fall between 07:30-20:00 on a mixture of early or late shifts. This is a 12 month fixed term contract position, however we may have scope to discuss a permanent position at the end of the initial contract, subject to staffing numbers and business levels at the time.

Because our employees matter

We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary of up to £40,000 pro-rata DOE, you will benefit from:

Work-life balance

• 6.6 weeks annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
• Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Private medical insurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing

Development

• Certificate support
• Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
• Access to Vetlexicon – our online encyclopaedia provider
• All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
• Infection Prevention and Control Programme
• Quality Improvement Programme

Professional memberships

• VDS cover
• RCVS fees

Additional

• Pawsome Benefits – reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers
• Pension – 5% Employee/3% Employer
• Discounted staff pet care

Hamilton Specialist Referrals

Cressex Business Park, Halifax Road, High Wycombe, HP12 3SD, United Kingdom

At IVC Evidensia we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.

Any questions before applying?

Speak to Helen Paddison from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.