Head RVN To Lead Large Team – North East London
3 months ago 
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Salary
£40,000–£44,000
Company
JR Veterinary
Contact
Janko Kingdom
North East London, United Kingdom
💷 £40,000–£44,000 | 🕐 Full-Time | 🏥 1:5 Weekend Manager On-Call (No Attendance Required)
Are you an experienced RVN ready to take the next step into leadership? This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a large, dynamic nursing team in a busy 24-hour hospital environment, shaping clinical standards and supporting a talented team of RVNs, SVNs, and VCAs.
About the Role
As Head Nurse, you’ll play a pivotal part in the hospital’s leadership team, working closely with management and senior clinicians to ensure operational excellence, outstanding patient care, and staff development.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading and supporting a team of nurses and VCAs across all departments
- Setting and maintaining clinical standards in collaboration with departmental heads
- Scheduling and delivering in-house training sessions to enhance skills and knowledge
- Working clinical shifts across wards, theatre, and charge nurse duties
- Managing nurse rotas, recruitment, induction, TOIL, and overtime
- Conducting performance reviews and supporting professional development
- Driving initiatives to improve patient flow and hospital efficiency
This role offers the chance to shape the Head Nurse position, bringing your own ideas, energy, and leadership style. Typically, this role will involve around 75% management and administrative responsibilities and 25% clinical work, although flexibility is required depending on hospital needs.
About the Hospital
You’ll join a large 24-hour hospital with a varied caseload, from first opinion and emergency care to critical and referral cases. The hospital boasts advanced diagnostic facilities, including a CT scanner, ultrasound, commercial lab, and regular input from visiting specialists.
The team includes a large group of vets, RVNs, SVNs, VCAs, and client-facing staff, working together to provide exceptional patient care in a supportive environment.
What’s on Offer
- Competitive salary: £40,000–£44,000 DOE
- Full-time role with NO weekend shifts, plus 1:5 weekend manager on-call (no attendance required)
- 6.6 weeks annual leave including bank holidays
- CPD budget plus up to 2 days paid CPD leave
- Paid 30-minute lunch breaks
- Access to private medical healthcare scheme with cashback incentives
This is a rare opportunity for a confident and proactive RVN to step into a senior leadership role, make a real impact, and develop their career in a large, well-equipped hospital.
📞 Call JR Veterinary on 01392 719887
📧 Email [email protected]
Tel: 01392719887
Address:
North East London, United Kingdom