Salary up to £35,000 DOE
We are looking for a dynamic Head Nurse for our Wirral vet sites, who is passionate about supporting and encouraging their team to deliver excellent results and driving clinical standards. You will be based at our Upton branch but will be required to work at Seaview to create a strong relationship with all team members.
The Role
This role includes setting a high standard of patient and client care, leading your team of 3 RVNs, 2 SVNs, and 4 ANAs by example.
You will work closely with the senior management team, so a good team player is a must. All the usual RVN duties are included, so someone who can combine people management is essential.
Leading the team, you will be responsible for delivering appraisals, overseeing Health and Safety, radiology, and ordering stock control.
The Rota
We can offer flexibility in your rota; we know a work-life balance is a must. 4 days 8:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Saturdays 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM, one in 4 Saturday mornings.
Because Our Employees 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
1. 6.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays (6.8 for Scotland, and 7 for IOM, NI)
2. Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
Wellbeing
1. Private Medical Insurance
2. Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helpline
3. Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
4. Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing
Development
1. £550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid CPD leave pro rata
2. Certificate support
3. Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
4. Access to Vetlexicon - our online encyclopaedia provider
5. All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
6. Infection Prevention and Control Programme
7. Quality Improvement Programme
Professional Memberships
1. VDS cover
2. RCVS fees
Colleague Benefits
1. Company pension scheme. IVC Evidensia will make a contribution as well
2. Supporting a greener commute to work with a Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme, subject to eligibility criteria
3. Voluntary benefits: we give you the flexibility to choose from a range of voluntary benefits to suit you
4. Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers
5. 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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