Step into leadership and take your nursing career to the next level
Are you an experienced RVN ready to step into a more senior role? We’re looking for a motivated Deputy Head Nurse to support the leadership of our nursing team and help drive clinical excellence across the practice.
This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your leadership skills while remaining hands-on in a varied and rewarding clinical role.
About Us:
We are a busy RCVS accredited first opinion hospital that offers fantastic facilities such as US scanner, digital x-ray, in house lab, CT scanner, laparoscopy equipment and much more.
You’ll join our large, supportive team of experienced vets, nurses and receptionists delivering outstanding veterinary care.
The Role:
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Permanent, full-time 37.5 hours per week worked over 4 or 5 days
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Shifts between 7am-10pm
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1:8 Weekend days given back as lieu
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NO OOH! We have a fantastic OOH team, but you may be required to help as needed.
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1-2 BH’s per year
** Salary £30,000 - £34,000 depending on experience **
What you’ll be doing:
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Supporting the Head Nurse in the day-to-day running of the practice, including kennels and prep
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Leading and mentoring the ACA team, ensuring high standards of care
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Working closely with vets and the wider practice team to deliver excellent patient outcomes
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Helping maintain and develop clinical protocols, patient care standards, and infection control
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Supporting stock control, equipment maintenance, and operational efficiency
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Assisting with rota management and team coordination in the absence of the Head Nurse
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Playing an active role in clinical governance, audits, and PSS compliance
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Coaching and supporting Student Nurses and Clinical Coaches
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Opportunity to get involved in advanced services such as CT (training available)
About you:
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A qualified RVN with a passion for high standards of patient care
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Ready to take the next step into leadership
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Organised, proactive, and a strong team player
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Keen to develop others and contribute to a positive team culture
Why join us?
You’ll be supported in developing your leadership skills, encouraged in your CPD, and given the opportunity to shape nursing standards within a progressive, supportive practice.
As proud members of the VetPartners family, we offer a fantastic range of benefits, including:
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£600.00 & 3 days CPD allowance per annum
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30 days holiday pa (including Bank Holidays) plus opportunity to buy or sell extra days
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Health Cash Plan - wide ranging contributions for health and wellbeing treatments - from dentistry to sports massage
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RCVS Membership paid plus one other membership subscription
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VDS cover
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Enhanced paternity, maternity, adoption, shared parental leave and surrogacy pay
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Discounted veterinary fees
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My Perks – offers, discounts and cashback on shopping, travel, entertainment and much more
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Cycle to work scheme
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CPD/training support
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Company sick pay
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Colleague engagement survey
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Annual pay reviews
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Focus on employee wellbeing
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Career progression opportunities
Join an Employer of the Year! VetPartners has been recognised for outstanding team culture and support.
** Please apply directly – no agency submissions**
