Wards/ECC inpatient nurse

Rotational RVN – Wards and ICU

Full-time | 40 hours per week | 1 in 8 weekends

Why should you apply?

If you are an RVN with a keen interest in inpatient care and the utilisation/development of intensive care skills, this is a role where you will be able to grow and thrive.

This is a friendly, nurse-led team with the opportunity to work with a wide range of cases from various disciplines.

What makes this role different?

We combine primary care and referral caseloads, meaning you will continue to use your core GP skills while gaining exposure to more complex referral cases. You will work across an integrated wards and ICU department, caring for patients from multiple disciplines including:

• Neurology
• Soft tissue
• Orthopaedics
• Dentistry
• Ophthalmology
• Internal medicine
• Cardiology

Our nursing team rotate through a range of shift times on both the general ward and ICU shifts including:

• Early: 7am to 5pm
• Mid shifts: 8:30am to 6:30pm or 10am to 8pm
• Late: 12pm to 10pm

The rota is published 8 weeks in advance.
You will work 40 hours per week, typically across four 10-hour days.
Weekend commitment is 1 in 8, with time off in lieu the following week.

Lunch is paid. Nurses working 10-hour shifts receive a 1-hour paid lunch. If working an 8-hour shift, lunch is 30 minutes paid.

Support and induction

You will receive:

• A structured induction plan
• Two weeks of shadowing with at least one week shadowing ward/ICU nurses specifically
• Early one-to-one check-ins with skills list support
• Gradual progression onto full shifts

The team includes nurses qualified for 1 year through to 6 or 7 years, creating a balanced mix of experience.

We are ideally looking for a nurse with at least 1 year post-qualification experience, particularly if coming from primary care. However, we are open to considering less experienced candidates for the right fit. Referral experience is beneficial but not essential.

The Team

The team is friendly, collaborative and supportive. Nurses are encouraged to share ideas, advocate for their patients and contribute to how the department runs. 

If you are proactive, forward-thinking and motivated to develop your skills, particularly within ICU and emergency care, this role will offer strong clinical exposure and support.

Branch Clinical Nursing Manager
Cromwell Vets – Huntingdon Area

Rota:Full-time, 40 hours per week  
Starting salary: £36,500 per year

Are you an experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse ready to step into a senior leadership role where you can truly shape nursing standards and develop a high-performing team?

Cromwell Vets is a long-established, community-focused practice with six sites across the Huntingdon area and a strong reputation for exceptional clinical care and compassion. We are proud of our loyal client base, high staff retention, and supportive culture, with regular team events and strong links with local charities and community activities.

We are now seeking a Branch Clinical Nursing Manager (CNM) to play a pivotal role in leading and developing our nursing team, with a particular focus on embedding nursing excellence across our branches.

The Role

This is a senior, hands-on leadership position combining clinical work with protected management time. You will work closely with the Clinical Director, Group Nursing Manager, another CNM, and the wider Linnaeus Nursing Community to deliver outstanding patient care and consistent nursing standards across the practice.

You will:

•    Lead, coach and mentor RVNs, SVNs and PCAs
•    Line manage Lead Nurses and Branch Nurses
•    Maintain and develop consistent SOPs across branches
•    Oversee nursing standards across all clinical areas
•    Support CPD planning, training and professional development
•    Lead on governance, quality and clinical safety within nursing
•    Ensure effective communication, workflow and team engagement
•    Maintain a consistent approach to drug and consumables ordering
•    Work clinically alongside your team, leading by example

You’ll be instrumental in shaping the future of nursing at Cromwell, influencing both day-to-day practice and long-term strategy.

About You

We’re looking for an experienced and motivated Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) who has:

•    At least 5 years’ experience in practice, with 2+ years post-registration
•    Proven experience in line management, leadership and staff development
•    Strong clinical standards and a passion for patient care
•    A genuine interest in nursing clinics and nursing-led services
•    Excellent communication, organisation and leadership skills
•    A proactive, collaborative approach with the ability to balance clinical and managerial priorities

Working Pattern

•    Full-time: 40 hours per week over 5 days
•    Weekends on a rota, with time off in lieu
•    24/7 continuity of care supported by our dedicated night team

Salary & Benefits

•    Competitive salary dependent on experience (starting from £36,500)
•    5 weeks’ holiday including bank holidays
•    Birthday day off
•    Paid professional membership fees
•    Generous CPD allowance plus access to Linnaeus CPD programmes
•    Training, support and clear progression opportunities
•    Employee Assistance Programme
•    Staff discount schemes
•    Enhanced parental and sickness policies

Wellbeing & Extras

•    Cycle2Work scheme
•    Eyecare vouchers
•    Flu jab voucher
•    Mental Health First Aiders
•    Buddy system

Why Join Cromwell Vets?

•    Varied and interesting caseload across six sites and a main hospital
•    Strong nursing autonomy and respect from our veterinary team
•    High staff retention and a genuinely supportive culture
•    Regular social events and a friendly, professional environment
•    The opportunity to shape nursing excellence from day one at a growing site

Eastcott 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.  

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.   

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.  

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 Eastcott and Linnaeus or the role please contact our Talent Acquisition team at  purvi.kataria@linnaeusgroup.co.uk 

If you’re passionate about nursing leadership and ready to make a real impact on patient care and team development, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now to become our next Branch Clinical Nursing Manager.

Contact : purvi.kataria@linnaeusgroup.co.uk 

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