If you are a current Linnaeus Associate, you will need to apply internally. In order to do this, please contact our Talent Acquisition team (details can be found via The Link) and someone will be in touch to discuss and progress your application. Registered Veterinary Nurse Team Leader - Wards - Fixed Term Contract - 12 months Location: Cave Referrals Hours: Part time role 28hrs per week. Average of 1:5 weekends. About us At Cave Veterinary Specialists, our top priority is to provide outstanding specialist care to our client’s pets. We have a team of highly-experienced clinicians and veterinary nurses working with state-of-the-art equipment and technology, which enables us to treat the most complex and challenging cases our motto being Clinical Excellence, Personal Care. We pride ourselves on being a very friendly, supportive and approachable team and offer a fantastic induction service to anyone who joins us. Your role and responsibilities A fixed term Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) Team Leader position has become available at Cave Veterinary Specialists, Wellington, Somerset. We welcome applications for part time applicants. Average of 1:5 weekends. Our RVN team have the opportunity to be involved in the care and support of patients from all disciplines including internal medicine, oncology, neurology, soft tissue, and orthopaedic surgery and dentistry. The successful individual will have the opportunity to expand their knowledge and skillset in patient care in referral veterinary nursing as well as leading the wards and night team with two lead nurses for support. Main purpose & goals: • Maintain an overview of the nursing team that you are responsible for and ensure the highest standard of nursing and client care across the team that you lead, according to practice policy and Linnaeus business strategy • Demonstrate a high level of knowledge, understanding and practical skills within the area of responsibility, allowing you to effectively lead by example • Liaise with other Team Leaders and departments to ensure efficient patient flow throughout the hospital • Represent the nursing team within your area of responsibility at nurse leadership meetings. You will be expected to provide information to these meetings but also cascade relevant information back to the team, ensuring effective lines of communication. • Work closely with the Veterinary Surgeons, HoNS and non-clinical teams, including the attendance of regular meetings to ensure all areas of the practice work together effectively and efficiently • Ensure the efficient running of the clinical service at all times through management of the nursing team in your area of responsibility, but also support when necessary, either with coordinating workflow or with general nursing duties • Monitor the performance of team members, perform regular performance reviews and ensure that the appropriate training and support is provided, in order for the nursing staff to implement the highest standards of care required at all times. • In collaboration with the HoNS and People and Organisation, effectively manage any performance, disciplinary or attendance concerns within the nursing team Approximately 80% of the role will be clinical, allowing for 20% of the time for administrative duties We place great emphasis on working as a team who offer a high level of support, professional development in a friendly environment. Our quality framework supports continual improvement in the delivery of nursing care. Potential applicants will need to be effective at time management and communication, have a desire to grow within the role and passionate about providing the best standard of care to our patients. Joining us will allow you to work within an exceptional and progressive team and develop your career in a supported environment. Referral nurse experience is desirable but not essential. You will receive a comprehensive, fully supported induction programme and a benefit package that includes generous CPD allowance to enable you to learn and progress. Benefits 5 weeks holiday bank holidays Birthday Leave RCVS & VDS fees paid External CPD funded - £600per year allowance Extensive free online Linnaeus CPD program Career progression opportunities Staff discount schemes Life Assurance Enhanced sickness pay Enhanced equal family leave E-car salary sacrifice scheme Employer contribution pension scheme Wellness program including: Employee assistance program Eyecare voucher scheme Free annual Flu jab Cycle to work scheme Recruitment referral reward scheme At Linnaeus, we are committed to supporting the physical and mental health of all our Associates. We have an amazing team of Mental Health First Aiders (MHFA) across our practices and central support office in addition to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available for everyone. If you would like to apply for this role, please click the Apply Button or for more information, please feel free to reach out directly to our Referral Nursing Talent Acquisition Business Partner – Becca Thompson at Becca.Thompsonlinnaeusgroup.co.uk LI-BT1 LI-Onsite We are proud to be Linnaeus, part of Mars. Linnaeus is a forward-thinking group of highly respected primary care and specialist referral practices in the UK and Ireland. Being family owned and part of Mars Veterinary Health, the largest veterinary company in the world, allows us to focus on advancing the veterinary profession to provide industry-leading pet care and unique career opportunities for our people. Why Linnaeus? - We pride ourselves in offering high-quality excellence of service and clinical care for our clients and their pets - We lead on sustainability and collectively drive positive change for people, pets and the planet - We prioritise your mental health and wellbeing – valuing equity, diversity and inclusion - We support your personal and professional development with best-in-class career frameworks and training programmes. We will empower and support you to grow your career from day one. We team up within our Mars family in partnership for a stronger future. Linnaeus is an equal-opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We treat each other fairly and equitably and we are committed to fostering a culture that is inclusive and diverse for all our Associates. At Linnaeus, A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS starts with a better world for our people. If you would like to apply for this role, please click the ‘Apply’ button or for more information or please reach out directly to our Talent Acquisition team at careerslinnaeusgroup.co.uk