12 month maternity cover Branch Head Nurse opportunity in a busy small animal practice
Posted 1 day ago by Jooble
£34,000 Per year
Undetermined
Onsite
Wimborne Minster, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The role is for a Branch Head Nurse at a small animal practice in Wimborne, Dorset, covering maternity leave for 12 months. The successful candidate will lead the nursing team, manage rotas, and provide care for inpatients while working alongside a supportive team of veterinary professionals. This full-time position offers a mix of day procedures and operations without out-of-hours work. The practice emphasizes a supportive environment for clinical excellence and professional growth.
Key Responsibilities:
- Leading and supporting the nursing team
- Mentoring less experienced team members
- Nurse rota and cover management
- Working within the team on the nursing rota (admin/float time allocated)
Key Skills:
- Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) qualification
- Experience in leading a clinical team
- Strong communication and mentoring skills
- Ability to manage nursing rotas
Salary (Rate): £34,000 yearly
City: Wimborne Minster
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: on-site
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Other
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Maternity Cover Branch Head Nurse - 12-month FTC
Location : Wimborne, Dorset
A fulfilling and leadership-oriented opportunity awaits at a reputable small animal practice based in the scenic locale of Wimborne, Dorset. The practice is seeking a friendly, supportive, and patient Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) to head their nursing team.
The Role
The successful candidate will be based at the main hospital site in Wimborne, with cover at Verwood if required. The role involves a mixture of day procedures, operations, and medical workups, as well as caring for inpatients for the duration of their treatment.
The Hours
The position is full-time, with either a 4- or 5-day week offered. Shifts are between 08:00 and 19:00, Monday to Friday Saturday from 08:00 to 13:00. No out-of-hours work is required.
The Team
The nursing team is friendly and enthusiastic, consisting of 12 RVNs, 3 SVNs, 3 ACAs, and 6 receptionists, along with on-site administrators and a Practice Manager. The team typically works alongside 4-5 Vets a day.
The Salary: They are offering an excellent salary from £34,000 p/a - reflective of skills and experience
Benefits (pro Rata)
- 6 weeks' paid holiday, including bank holidays
- £600.00 CPD Allowance per annum
- RCVS Membership paid, plus one other membership subscription
- VDS cover
- Enhanced paternity, maternity, adoption, shared parental leave, and surrogacy pay
- Discounted veterinary fees
- My Perks - offers, discounts, and cashback on shopping, travel, entertainment, and much more
- Cycle to work scheme
- CPD/training support
- Company sick pay
- Annual pay reviews
- Focus on employee wellbeing
- Career progression opportunities
The practice is committed to providing a supportive environment that fosters clinical excellence and professional growth. If you are an RVN with prior experience leading a clinical team, this could be the perfect role for you.
Job Reference No: JN-7