The Role
- Contract Type: Permanent
- Days Per Week: 4/5 days a week
- Average Hours: 40 hours per week
- Weekends: 1:4 Saturday Mornings
- Out of hours: No OHH’s
This first opinion practice is Looking to hire a Clinical Nursing manager to join their team as their current Clinical Nurse Manager is moving on to further their career development in the industry,. They are extremely proud to be running both a 24/7 OOH/Referral Hospital and a thriving first-opinion business within the same site. This enables them to provide highly supportive, educational opportunities for both veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses at all stages in their career (i.e., from graduation to internships/referral experience). Plus provide clients with fully comprehensive facilities, expertise and help with all stages of their pet’s veterinary needs.
The main purpose of this job is to keep on top of organisation of their current nursing teams. You will plan and hold monthly meetings and individual appraisals as appropriate, encourage ongoing development and areas of suggested improvement with both individuals and the practice. Being able to understand and anticipate the customer’s needs, to support provision of high-quality professional service to clients as well as support the Client Service Manager, and Finance Manager with client complaints.
You will be the clinical role model (nursing or vet) within the practice, working alongside students to assist teaching of clinical skills, supervise and evaluate progress throughout their course and support our current in-house clinical coaches as well as all this you will support the Hospital Manager with long-term development of the Hospital, creating a positive working environment with massive focus of team member morale and support network.
This role requires 1 in 4 weekends, flexibility in working shifts (potentially spanning 8:30am to 8:30pm weekdays), and flexibility to work occasional nights, (i.e. when night team training, SOP optimisation and colleague 1-2-1’s may be required).
Our client understands the importance of great staff but also their value, as such, they are offering:
- Full-time
- Salary from £28,000 – £35,000
- Generous CPD allowance and support provided
- Contributory pension scheme
- Life Insurance, Income Support Cover
- Paid memberships (RCVS, VDS, etc.)
- Exclusive company discounts and rewards including 20% off at Vets4Pets, Pets at Home and the Groom Room
We understand that you might have more questions about the employer or the job so please feel free to call 01626 249 104 and speak to Callum.
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Applying
If you want to apply for this role please know that we will require an up to date resume and a reference. We offer templates on our “contact us” page on our site.