Salary: Up to £42,000 DOE
Welcome bonus: up to £2000
We have an exciting position available for a Head Nurse to join our friendly and progressive small animal veterinary practice in leafy Twickenham. You will be leading the nursing team at the practice. Your day-to-day duties include ensuring the smooth running of the clinical day, overseeing and running of nurse consults, anaesthesia, supporting our Clinical Director and Practice Manager, and general support and development of the practice. You will help to grow and develop the nursing team and manage the rota including return to work and holiday requests.
You will see a varied SA caseload. We encourage growth and development both individually and collectively within our team. We would welcome CPD requests to fund certificates and other additional learning and skill development. You will ideally be a clinical coach or be open to become one.
Fix or flex – work life balance that works for you
This is a full-time position working Monday to Friday with no weekends and no OOH. Shifts are usually 8 am – 4:30 pm or 11 am – 7:30 pm. We are happy to consider flexible working patterns and part-time applicants.
Our Practice
At Twickenham Veterinary Surgery, we're not just a workplace, we're a community. Situated in the vibrant town of Twickenham, we're surrounded by charming cafes, restaurants, and parks. Our practice boasts excellent facilities, including digital X-ray, ultrasound, multiparameter monitor, endoscope, laser, and a dedicated nurse's consulting room. We take immense pride in the quality of our work and the care we provide to our beloved patients.
We Care, Always
Joining our dedicated team, you'll be surrounded by five experienced Vets. Our team also includes a passionate group of four full-time Vet Nurses, three part-time Vet Nurses, one Student Nurse, one training ANA, and four full-time supporting team members. We prioritise customer care and team well-being, placing them at the top of our priority list. Our friendly and down-to-earth team thrives on customer delight, working closely with local animal charities to make a positive impact. We foster a no-blame culture, encouraging open discussions on cases and constantly striving to improve our protocols.
Because our people matter
We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from:
Work-life balance
* 6.6 weeks annual leave
* Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
Wellbeing
* Private Medical Insurance
* Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helpline
* Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
* Initiatives focused on colleague wellbeing
Development
* £550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid CPD leave pro rata
* Certificate support
* Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
* Access to Vetlexicon – our online encyclopaedia provider
* All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
* Infection Prevention and Control Programme
* Quality Improvement Programme
Professional Memberships
* VDS cover
* RCVS fees
Colleague Benefits
* Company pension scheme. IVC Evidensia will make a contribution as well
* Supporting a greener commute to work with a Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme, subject to eligibility criteria
* Voluntary benefits: we give you the flexibility to choose from a range of voluntary benefits to suit you
* Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers
* Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice
At IVC Evidensia, we are committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging. We are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.
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