Veterinary Head Nurse - Dudley - £30,000 To £35,000 - KB11308
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Kate Barker
Dudley, West Midlands, United Kingdom
❗️❗️ Are you an experienced Nurse seeking advancement in your career? ❗️❗️ This opportunity may be for you ❗️❗️
A Head RVN position is available within our client's expanding team at Dudley Practice.
Our purpose-built practice boasts excellent facilities, including an operating theatre, three consult rooms, a spacious prep area, an x-ray room, and an isolation block with separate cat and dog kennels.
Currently, the practices team consists of three vets, supported by four RVNs, one SVN, one PM, and five Receptionists. As a training practice, they handle a diverse workload, performing a full range of orthopaedic and soft tissue surgeries. Further development opportunities are available for all qualified staff members.
This full-time role, up to 39 hours per week, with no on-call duties, requires Saturday work on a 1 in 5 basis (9 am-1 pm).
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborating closely with clinical and non-clinical teams to ensure optimal patient and customer care, taking full ownership of tasks and responsibilities.
- Providing support, guidance, and leadership to the nursing team to maintain high levels of patient care.
- Liaising with team members to ensure smooth daily operations.
- Acting as the first-line manager for the nursing team, including assisting in training and conducting appraisals.
- Welcoming clients and their pets for appointments, maintaining professionalism and sensitivity to their needs.
- Adhering to all surgery policies and procedures, including Health and Safety Regulations.
Person Specification:
The ideal candidate will possess significant veterinary nursing experience, excellent customer service and communication skills, and the ability to work effectively within a team. They should demonstrate initiative, be approachable, and have a genuine interest in animal welfare. Clinical Coaching/Supervising experience is advantageous but not essential (training will be provided if interested).
Benefits:
- Competitive salary ranging from £30,000 to £35,000 (FTE), depending on experience.
- CPD allowance and support.
- Pension scheme.
- Paid memberships (RCVS, BVNA, etc).
Our client promotes diversity and inclusion, these are their core values. Our client aim's to create an environment where everyone feels welcome and valued. If you believe you're a good fit for this role and share our commitment to excellence in pet care, we encourage you to apply, regardless of your background or circumstances.
Tel: 07463676724
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Dudley, West Midlands, United Kingdom