At inspiring vet care, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the UK’s number one vet care provider, we're trusted with the care of over 2 million animals, delivering our purpose of healthier animals and happier owners.
We are delighted to welcome applications for a highly organised and logistically-minded RVN to join our team as a Clinical Floor Coordinator (fixed-term contract) at Southern Counties Veterinary Specialists in Ringwood, Hampshire.
SCVS are a specialist-led small animal hospital equipped with the expertise and knowledge to support the most complex of cases. As a large multidisciplinary referral hospital, we offer impressive facilities and state-of-the-art equipment which enable us to provide outstanding treatment to our patients from the initial consultation right through to discharging them from our care. We are conveniently based in Ringwood, Hampshire, just off the A31.
We have an outstanding team of recognised specialists across a multitude of disciplines. We also have a dedicated rehabilitation team who provide physiotherapy and hydrotherapy to aid post-operative recovery. The care and comfort of our patients is always at the front of our minds. Our advanced nursing team provide excellent care to all patients during their stay at SCVS. We also have a team of dedicated veterinary care assistants to ensure patients feel reassured and comforted during their stay.
Our Clinical Floor Coordinator will be instrumental in the effective and efficient running of the clinical floor across all referral disciplines in the hospital, which will include Anaesthesia, Cardiology, Dermatology, Diagnostic Imaging, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Oncology, Ophthalmology and Orthopaedics & Soft Tissue Surgery.
Reporting into the Clinical Nursing Manager, the Clinical Floor Coordinator is responsible for ensuring the clinical floor runs effectively and efficiently by taking a central role in planning the day’s referral procedures, and leading the teams to complete their individual workflows as scheduled. Due to the dynamic nature of referral and emergency work, the workflows of each department will be subject to change, requiring decisive action and the reallocation of resources. You will not be required to undertake clinical work as standard, but you must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical knowledge.
- Fixed-term contract position
- Part-time applications considered
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Responsibility for the efficient throughput of cases across all departments of the hospital, working collaboratively to oversee the scheduling of the day, including management of emergencies and prevention of delays
- Manage the clinical schedule to reflect staffing levels and facility availability
- Monitor and audit efficiency across the hospital in processing cases, and implement changes to optimise efficiency
You are an experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse with strong clinical capability and a passion for referral-level nursing. You’ll bring:
- Registration as a Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS
- Significant experience in clinical practice with strong organisational skills
- Experience working with complex cases in a busy hospital environment
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams
- A commitment to evidence-based practice, clinical governance, and continuous improvement
At inspiring vet care, we’re committed to supporting your development in a referral setting. When you join us, you’ll benefit from:
- A referral nursing role delivering complex and rewarding caseloads across multiple disciplines
- Clear career pathways with progression opportunities into specialist referral nursing or leadership roles
- Ongoing learning and development to support advanced clinical and professional growth
- A collaborative, values-led culture focused on care, learning, and continuous improvement
- Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
- Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental and surrogacy pay
- Private Medical Insurance
- Employee wellbeing initiatives including Healthcare Cash Plan and Cycle to Work scheme
- £550 CPD allowance plus 24hrs paid leave
- RCVS and VDS fees covered
- Discounted veterinary care
- Voluntary benefits: choose from a range of benefits to suit you, including Green Cars salary sacrifice scheme and access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers
We’re committed to supporting our people through career development opportunities, wellbeing initiatives and access to world-class learning resources.
Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take the next step in your career, inspiring vet care offers the support, opportunity and community to help you grow.
Up to £39,500 DOE
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