Registered Veterinary Nurse Team Leader - Wards

Cave Veterinary Specialists; Wellington; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking veterinary practice as a Registered Veterinary Nurse Team Leader. This part-time role offers the chance to lead a dedicated team while providing exceptional care to pets. You will be involved in diverse cases, from internal medicine to surgery, ensuring the highest standards of nursing and client care. With a strong emphasis on professional development and a supportive environment, this position is perfect for those passionate about advancing their veterinary nursing career. Enjoy a comprehensive induction program and a generous benefits package, including CPD funding and wellness programs.

Benefits

5 weeks holiday + bank holidays + Birthday Leave

RCVS & VDS fees paid

External CPD funded - £600 per year allowance

Extensive free online CPD program

Career progression opportunities

Staff discount schemes

Life Assurance

Enhanced sickness pay

Enhanced equal family leave

Employer contribution pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in veterinary nursing with a focus on patient care and team leadership.
• Ability to manage a nursing team and ensure high standards of care.

Responsibilities

• Lead the nursing team to maintain high standards of care and client service.
• Coordinate workflow and support nursing duties as needed.

Skills

Veterinary Nursing

Time Management

Communication

Leadership

Patient Care

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse qualification

Job description

Registered Veterinary Nurse Team Leader - Wards - Fixed Term Contract - 12 months

Location: Cave Referrals

Hours: Part time role 28hrs per week. Average of 1:5 weekends.

About us

At Cave Veterinary Specialists, our top priority is to provide outstanding specialist care to our client’s pets.

We have a team of highly-experienced clinicians and veterinary nurses working with state-of-the-art equipment and technology, which enables us to treat the most complex and challenging cases our motto being Clinical Excellence, Personal Care.

We pride ourselves on being a very friendly, supportive and approachable team and offer a fantastic induction service to anyone who joins us.

Your role and responsibilities

A fixed term Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) Team Leader position has become available at Cave Veterinary Specialists, Wellington, Somerset. We welcome applications for part time applicants. Average of 1:5 weekends.

Our RVN team have the opportunity to be involved in the care and support of patients from all disciplines including internal medicine, oncology, neurology, soft tissue, and orthopaedic surgery and dentistry.

The successful individual will have the opportunity to expand their knowledge and skillset in patient care in referral veterinary nursing as well as leading the wards and night team with two lead nurses for support.

Main purpose & goals:

1. Maintain an overview of the nursing team that you are responsible for and ensure the highest standard of nursing and client care across the team that you lead, according to practice policy and Linnaeus business strategy.
2. Demonstrate a high level of knowledge, understanding and practical skills within the area of responsibility, allowing you to effectively lead by example.
3. Liaise with other Team Leaders and departments to ensure efficient patient flow throughout the hospital.
4. Represent the nursing team within your area of responsibility at nurse leadership meetings. You will be expected to provide information to these meetings but also cascade relevant information back to the team, ensuring effective lines of communication.
5. Work closely with the Veterinary Surgeons, HoNS and non-clinical teams, including the attendance of regular meetings to ensure all areas of the practice work together effectively and efficiently.
6. Ensure the efficient running of the clinical service at all times through management of the nursing team in your area of responsibility, but also support when necessary, either with coordinating workflow or with general nursing duties.
7. Monitor the performance of team members, perform regular performance reviews and ensure that the appropriate training and support is provided, in order for the nursing staff to implement the highest standards of care required at all times.
8. In collaboration with the HoNS and People and Organisation, effectively manage any performance, disciplinary or attendance concerns within the nursing team.

Approximately 80% of the role will be clinical, allowing for 20% of the time for administrative duties.

We place great emphasis on working as a team who offer a high level of support, professional development in a friendly environment. Our quality framework supports continual improvement in the delivery of nursing care.

Potential applicants will need to be effective at time management and communication, have a desire to grow within the role and passionate about providing the best standard of care to our patients. Joining us will allow you to work within an exceptional and progressive team and develop your career in a supported environment. Referral nurse experience is desirable but not essential.

You will receive a comprehensive, fully supported induction programme and a benefit package that includes generous CPD allowance to enable you to learn and progress.

Benefits

• 5 weeks holiday + bank holidays + Birthday Leave
• RCVS & VDS fees paid
• External CPD funded - £600 per year allowance
• Extensive free online Linnaeus CPD program
• Career progression opportunities
• Staff discount schemes
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced sickness pay
• Enhanced equal family leave
• E-car salary sacrifice scheme
• Employer contribution pension scheme
• Wellness program including:
  
  • Employee assistance program
  • Eyecare voucher scheme
  • Free annual Flu jab
  • Cycle to work scheme
• Recruitment referral reward scheme

At Linnaeus, we are committed to supporting the physical and mental health of all our Associates. We have an amazing team of Mental Health First Aiders (MHFA) across our practices and central support office in addition to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available for everyone.

If you would like to apply for this role, please click the Apply Button or for more information, please feel free to reach out directly to our Referral Nursing Talent Acquisition Business Partner - Becca Thompson at [e-mail]

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