Head Veterinary Nurse | A Leadership Role With Real Influence - West London
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Salary
From £34,000
Company
JR Veterinary
Contact
Janko Kingdom
West London, United Kingdom
Step into a leadership role designed for a visionary. We are recruiting for a brand-new surgery where you won't just be managing an existing system—you will be the architect of it. This is a unique opportunity for a Head Nurse to build a nursing function from the ground up, shaping the standards, the team, and the culture from day one.
From your first day, you will have the autonomy to influence clinical protocols and build a team where nursing skills are fully utilised and genuinely valued.
The Opportunity: Building from the Ground Up
This is a leadership role with genuine influence. You won’t be fitting into an old structure; you’ll be the one designing the workflow.
- Lead & Create: Recruit, mentor, and develop a fresh nursing team.
- Clinical Power: Drive the full utilisation of nursing skills, including Schedule 3 procedures.
- Culture Setter: Define the "ways of working" to ensure a calm, positive, and collaborative environment.
- Operational Influence: Oversee everything from nurse clinics and inpatient care to theatre standards and student coaching.
The Rota: Modern & Sustainable
The practice is committed to a healthy work-life balance with a clear, structured rota:
- The Week: 4 days per week (9-hour shifts).
- The Hours: Average 39-hour working week.
- The Weekend: A fair 1 in 4 rotation.
- Support: Nurse care nights are part of the role, with on-site accommodation provided whenever required.
- Flexibility: Genuine consideration given to flexible working options.
What’s on Offer?
- Financial Security: Competitive salary from £34,000, monthly nurse recognition schemes, and income protection.
- Wellbeing: 20 days holiday + bank holidays, compassionate leave, and dedicated wellbeing support.
- Family First: Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
- Growth: Funded professional fees and extensive CPD support to help you (and your team) stay at the top of your game.
About You
You are an RCVS-registered Veterinary Nurse who is positive, proactive, and ready for a challenge. Whether you are an experienced Head Nurse or a Senior RVN with the vision and adaptability to step up, you take pride in clinical excellence and compassionate communication.
Want to be part of something from the beginning?
To discuss this leadership role in West London, please contact the JR Veterinary team:
📞 01392 719887
Tel: 01392719887
Address:
West London, United Kingdom