HRVN - 12 Month Mat Cover - £40k
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Salary
£35000 - £40000 per annum
Company
Global Veterinary Careers (GVC)
Contact
Angel Mason
West Sussex, United Kingdom
Head Veterinary Nurse Job in Crawley | £35k–£40k DOE 12-Month Maternity Cover | Full-Time | Leadership OpportunityAre you an experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse ready to take the next step into a leadership role? This is an excellent opportunity for a Head Veterinary Nurse to lead and support a dedicated nursing team in Crawley, West Sussex, on a 12-month maternity cover contract.
Combining hands-on clinical nursing with team leadership, training and practice organisation, this role would suit an approachable and organised RVN who is passionate about high standards of patient care and developing others.
The Role
- Full-time position working 40 hours per week.
- 8-hour shifts.
- 12-month fixed-term maternity cover contract, running from February 2027 to February 2028.
- Maximum 1:4 weekend rota, with time off in lieu.
- Shared bank holiday cover, with enhanced compensation.
- A varied mix of clinical nursing and administrative responsibilities.
- Leading and supporting the veterinary nursing and patient care assistant teams.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading, supervising and supporting the nursing team, including appraisals, one-to-ones and staff development.
- Coordinating staff rotas, annual leave and sickness cover.
- Supporting recruitment, induction and ongoing training.
- Organising team meetings and working closely with the wider leadership team.
- Maintaining clinical protocols, standard operating procedures and compliance standards.
- Supporting student veterinary nurse training and work experience placements.
- Assisting with clinical audits, stock control and equipment maintenance.
- Ensuring high standards of health and safety, infection control and waste management.
- Undertaking clinical nursing duties, including supporting anaesthesia, inpatient care and general nursing.
Equipment and facilities include:
- Two surgical theatres with laparoscopic equipment.
- Dedicated dental suite with dental X-ray.
- Digital X-ray suite.
- Siemens CT scanner.
- In-house laboratory facilities.
- Separate species-specific waiting areas, consultation rooms and wards for feline, canine and exotic patients.
- Modern inpatient, surgical and diagnostic facilities.
- Current RCVS registration as a Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN).
- Strong clinical nursing skills and knowledge of anaesthesia, inpatient care and nursing best practice.
- Experience in leadership, supervision or training.
- Excellent communication, organisation and problem-solving skills.
- A calm, supportive approach and the ability to work well under pressure.
- A genuine commitment to patient welfare and high standards of clinical care.
Salary & Benefits
- Salary of £35,360–£39,770 FTE, depending on experience.
- 12-month fixed-term maternity cover contract.
- Five weeks' annual leave plus bank holidays.
- RCVS and VDS memberships paid.
- Generous CPD budget to support your professional development.
- Paid 30-minute lunch breaks, with lunch provided on Saturdays.
- Time off in lieu for weekend working.
- Enhanced compensation for bank holiday shifts.
Why Apply? This is a great opportunity for an experienced RVN to develop their leadership skills while making a real difference to a veterinary nursing team. You'll have the chance to combine clinical work with team development, training and practice organisation, supported by modern facilities and opportunities for continued professional development.
If you're an RVN looking for a Head Veterinary Nurse position in Crawley, this could be the ideal next step in your career.
Apply Now For further information or to discuss this opportunity confidentially, get in touch.
Angel Mason, Recruitment Consultant
[email protected]
01392 793153
Tel: 0330 1135 222
Address:
West Sussex, United Kingdom