Head Nurse – Malvern

Embark on a rewarding journey as a Head Nurse in a small animal practice in Malvern, where your daily responsibilities extend beyond general nursing to support and lead a dynamic nursing team. We seek a progressive team player to take on the crucial role of day-to-day management of their nursing team, organising nursing rota and holidays, and providing guidance to students.

Full-time nurses typically enjoy a 4.5-day working week, with flexibility for the right candidate. Weekend commitments are on a 1:6 basis, and Saturday hours are 8.30 am to 1 pm. Inpatients are a rarity, with out-of-hours service outsourced. Remuneration is provided for availability checks and inpatient assessments.

Join this small animal practice situated in a relaxed traditional setting near the Malvern Hills. Enjoy excellent transport links to city life while being close to the Cotswolds and Wales. This well-equipped practice includes three consult rooms, an operating theatre, imaging room, dental/grooming room, onsite laboratory, separate kennels for cats, dogs, and small furries, isolation kennel, a well-established large garden, and staff dog kennels. On-site accommodation is available if required. Benefit from top-notch equipment, including digital radiography, ultrasound, laser, endoscopy, thermocautery, onsite lab, dental facilities, and anaesthetic monitoring machines. Collaborate with a visiting orthopaedic surgeon, offering exposure to complex surgical cases.

This dedicated team, comprises 6 vets (4.5 FTE), 6 nurses (5.5 FTE), 1 ANA, 3 receptionists, 1 PM, and an insurance/ordering nurse. They foster a positive and progressive culture, seeking a candidate with a great team spirit to contribute to the progression of their nursing and veterinary team. Leadership qualities and a proactive attitude are essential. Engage in meaningful community work, supporting a local animal shelter, undertaking fundraising initiatives, and contributing to larger national charities like the Cats Protection.

We are seeking an experienced RVN, and while previous head nurse experience is advantageous, it is not essential as leadership training is available.

Benefits:

•   Up to £35,000 depending on experience

•    6.6 weeks annual leave
•    Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
•    Your birthday as a paid day off
•    Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
•    Private Medical Insurance
•    Cycle to Work scheme
•    Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing, including discounted gym membership
•    Non-accidental injury support
•    £550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid pro rata
•    Certificate support
•    Infection Prevention and Control Programme
•    Quality Improvement Programme
•    VDS cover
•    RCVS fees

If this role interests you submit your CV and phone Mia on 01291 645871.