Department
Veterinary Nursing
Location
Cinque Ports Branch
Position Type
Permanent, Full-Time
Working Hours & Rota
40 hours/week, 5 days, 8-hour shifts, weekend work compensated with time off in lieu or pay
Salary
£33,200 (depending on experience)
£1,000 joining bonus
Company Overview
Cinque Ports is a fully equipped first-opinion veterinary practice, part of the wider Linnaeus group of practices. We provide outstanding care for pets, supported by dedicated veterinary professionals in a modern, well-equipped environment.
Facilities
* Clean surgeries and treatment rooms
* Dental suite with dental X-ray
* Ultrasound facilities
* In-house blood analysis
* Ophthalmology capabilities
Role Overview
The Branch Lead RVN is a pivotal clinical leadership role at Cinque Ports Hawkhurst, responsible for supporting the branch team while maintaining exceptional standards of care. This individual will line-manage nurses and students, oversee clinical rotas, and ensure high-quality nursing and clinical standards are maintained. The role combines 90% clinical and 10% administrative duties, offering a dynamic and varied work environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Line management of nurses and student veterinary nurses, including guidance, mentoring, and performance support
* Oversight of nurse rotas and holiday planning
* Management of CD cupboard, drug stock control, and health & safety standards
* Maintaining clinical standards across the branch, including anaesthetic monitoring, nurse consultations, and routine clinical procedures
* Performing administrative duties such as reporting, filing, and liaising with external companies
* Ensuring smooth workflow and supporting colleagues across the practice
* Supporting team building and branch culture, including participation in regular meetings, "meet the team" days, and social activities
Person Specification
* Have a minimum of 4 years veterinary nursing experience
* Demonstrate strong clinical competence and confidence, including anaesthetic monitoring and routine procedures
* Have some leadership experience (previous Lead Nurse experience not essential)
* Be highly organised and able to work on their own initiative
* Maintain a friendly, professional, and approachable manner
* Be an effective communicator with colleagues, clients, and referring vets
* Be a team player with the ability to build positive working relationships within the branch and wider Cinque Ports team
Salary & Benefits
* 5 weeks holiday + bank holidays
* Extensive free online Linnaeus CPD program
* Career progression opportunities (Branch CNM, Branch Manager, and wider Linnaeus roles)
* Staff discount schemes
* Life Assurance
* Enhanced sickness pay
* Enhanced equal family leave
* Employer pension contribution
* Wellness program including:
o Employee assistance program
o Eyecare voucher scheme
o Free annual flu jab
o Cycle to work scheme
* Recruitment referral reward scheme
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