Step into a transformative role as a Lead Veterinary Nurse, spanning across Kingston and Richmond upon Thames. This is a unique chance to lead and shape nursing practices within three high-performing, well-established clinics, all while enjoying a supportive and collaborative environment.
Overview
Imagine a role where you can blend hands on clinical work with leadership, overseeing nursing standards, mentoring your team, and influencing patient care processes. As the Clinical Nurse Manager, you will not only remain actively involved in clinical duties but also gain invaluable senior leadership experience. This role allows you to contribute to practice strategy and support a team that values professional development and clinical excellence.
Join a highly motivated and experienced nursing team, giving you the freedom to focus on leadership while staying connected to the clinical work you love. This role is perfect for an experienced nurse ready to step into a senior leadership position while maintaining hands on practice at the top of your license.
Responsibilities
Your week will be diverse and engaging, with three days dedicated to clinical work, typically one day at each branch, and two days focused on leadership and administrative duties. You will have an active, hands on presence within the nursing team, ensuring you are not confined to an office. Your responsibilities will include overseeing nursing standards, team development, and day to day operations, as well as mentoring nurses at every stage of their career.
This role is ideal for an experienced Lead or Head Nurse confident in mentoring, coaching, and developing teams. If you enjoy leading by example while staying clinically involved and are interested in contributing to senior leadership discussions and practice strategy, this position is for you.
The team is stable, home grown, and highly engaged, consisting of a mix of experienced and newly qualified nurses. There is a strong culture of mentorship, shared clinical standards, and mutual respect, where nurses' opinions are valued and acted upon.
In this role, you will gain exposure to Senior Leadership Team discussions, involvement in multi site strategy, P&L awareness, and business decisions. This is an opportunity to develop not just as a nurse, but as a leader within the business.
The employer offers a supportive culture and a genuine family feel, with monthly team led social activities, seasonal events, and in practice team celebrations. Staff choose to connect and support one another, creating a warm and welcoming environment.
Benefits
* 5 weeks of holiday plus bank holidays and birthday leave
* RCVS & VDS fees paid
* Access to clinical boards
* Life assurance
* Generous staff discount
* Quality uniform
* New starter protected induction training time
* Employer pension contribution
* Enhanced equal family leave
* e car salary sacrifice scheme
* Extensive internal and funded external CPD allowance
* Opportunity to complete a certificate
* Access to a range of clinical and non clinical learning
* Annual flu vaccination
If you are ready to take your career to the next level and make a significant impact on patient care and team development, this role is calling your name. Apply now to join a team that values excellence, collaboration, and professional growth.
How to Apply
For further information, an informal chat, or to apply, please email Debbie Loding at or today.
Qualifications
* You must be a qualified Veterinary Nurse and eligible to register with the RCVS to be considered for this role.