Registered Veterinary Nurse - Out of Hours Team Leader - FTC

VC Evidensia UK; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Out of Hours Team Leader to join their team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This role promises an exciting mix of medical, surgical, and high-dependency cases, providing advanced care to referral inpatients while leading a team of skilled nurses. You will work collaboratively to ensure exceptional patient care, engage in effective communication with clients, and manage the nursing team efficiently. With a supportive atmosphere and a commitment to employee wellbeing, this opportunity is perfect for those passionate about veterinary nursing and leadership.

Benefits

6.6 weeks' annual leave

Private medical insurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted staff pet care

Pawsome Benefits – discounts with retailers

Increased holiday allowance based on service

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Learning and development opportunities

Access to Vetlexicon

Research funding opportunities

Qualifications

• Qualified RVN with RCVS registration and strong communication skills required.
• Experience in a referral hospital and ability to work collaboratively essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-standard nursing care across all disciplines and wards.
• Line manage the OOH Nursing team and ensure continuity of care.

Skills

Exceptional communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving skills

Leadership skills

Team collaboration

Education

Qualified RVN with RCVS registration

Job description

Registered Veterinary Nurse - Out of Hours Team Leader - FTC

We are delighted to open applications for a dedicated Out of Hours Team Leader to join our team at Hamilton Specialist Referrals on a 12-month fixed-term contract basis. Our successful candidate will work with medical, surgical, and high-dependency cases, as well as supporting and leading our team of OOH Nurses and VCAs.

Advanced care, around the clock

In this role, you will play a pivotal part in providing advanced care to our referral inpatients and handling out-of-hours emergencies with efficiency and compassion. As Team Leader, you will also line manage our established team of OOH Nurses and VCAs, with the support of our Senior HDU Vet who is a Diplomate in Emergency & Critical Care.

This role promises an exciting mix of cases, being part of a team that provides exceptional care to every patient across our medical, surgical, and high-dependency services. You'll work collaboratively within an established team of clinicians; with the support of your fellow RVNs and Auxiliary Nurses, you'll find a supportive and friendly atmosphere that truly puts our patients first.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing high-standard nursing care across all disciplines and wards
• Collaborating effectively with clinicians and the clinical team
• Engaging in clear communication with clients regarding their pet's care and treatment
• Ensuring thorough handovers between day and night teams to maintain continuity of care
• Covering anaesthesia of patients when required
• Line management of the OOH Nursing team (facilitated with dedicated weekly admin hours)

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 out of hours role
• Comfortable leading, delegating, and organising a team
• Leadership experience would be beneficial but is not essential

Working pattern

We're looking for someone to join us for an average of 38 hours per week, following a 4 on 8 off pattern (13hr shifts) along with some additional dedicated admin hours to make up the full 38hrs. Admin hours can be completed in the hospital or from home once inducted and established in the role. This is a fixed-term contract position from June 2025 for 12 months.

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 salary up to £45,000 DOE pro-rata, you will benefit from:

Work-life balance

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

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

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.