Out of Hours Team Leader Registered Veterinary Nurse

Out of Hours Team Leader Registered Veterianry Nurse

Location: Cave Referrals

Hours: Ideally a Full-time position (37.5 hours/week). Part-time hours considered. Twilight hours or night hours considered

Salary: Starting from £35,000/annum FTE, depending on experience.

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 Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) Team Leader position has become available at Cave Veterinary Specialists, Wellington, Somerset. We welcome applications for part time applicants.

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 referral veterinary nursing as well as leading the night team and developing the night Lead RVN.

Main purpose & goals:

• 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

• Demonstrate a high level of knowledge, understanding and practical skills within the area of responsibility, allowing you to effectively lead by example

• Liaise with other Team Leaders and departments to ensure efficient patient flow throughout the hospital

• 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.

• 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

• 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

• 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.

• 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. Leadership experience is 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.

What We Offer

• A friendly, supportive team environment

• Competitive salary with enhanced night pay.

• CPD encouraged and funded, including opportunities for further qualifications.

• Access to advanced diagnostic tools and treatment options

• Beautiful location with easy access to coast, countryside, and city life.

•  5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays and Birthday Leave

• RCVS and VDS fees paid

• 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 Program 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 Becca.Thompson@linnaeusgroup.co.uk

Cave is part of Linnaeus and Mars Veterinary Health, the largest family-owned veterinary company in the world. Being privately owned, we can truly be driven by our purpose, to create a better world, and think long-term as opposed to being focused solely on short-term profits.  ​

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At Linnaeus, A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS starts with a better world for our people. Our Associates are over 6000 strong and empowered to speak up, step up and deliver quality services. You’ll have access to a huge network of specialists, worldwide development opportunities and an easily accessible, comprehensive wellbeing package that prioritises your physical and mental health, allowing you to focus on what you do best – care for pets.  ​

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We are committed to fostering a culture that is inclusive and diverse, we care about you and want you to be authentic, with everything you need to perform at your best. We are all individual but two important things bring us together: a commitment to excellence and our passion to achieve our purpose. ​

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All applications with the relevant skills and qualifications will be carefully considered. If you need any support in completing your application or simply want to find out more about Cave, Linnaeus or the role please contact our Talent Acquisition team at Becca.Thompson@linnaeusgroup.co.uk

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