Head Veterinary Nurse

Lead Dentistry Nurse

Swindon, Wiltshire

Salary

£35,000 – £42,000 per Year | Full-Time | Permanent

Role Highlights

Lead a dedicated dentistry team of four dental RVNs

Shape and develop a growing specialist dentistry service

Work with an advanced caseload in a Tier 3 multidisciplinary clinic

40 hours per week with a 1 in 8 weekend rota and time off the following week

Exceptional career development opportunities, including funded qualifications

Comprehensive benefits package including Birthday Leave, funded CPD and paid professional fees

The Role

This is an exciting role for a nurse who loves dentistry and is ready to take the next step into leadership. You will play a central role in guiding a talented team, maintaining exceptional clinical standards, and helping shape the future of a busy and evolving dentistry department.

Combining hands-on clinical work with leadership responsibilities, this position offers the chance to influence patient care, mentor colleagues and drive service development within a highly collaborative specialist environment.

Key Responsibilities

Lead, mentor and support a team of four RVNs and one dedicated technician

Coordinate the daily workflow of the dentistry department

Maintain exceptional standards in anaesthesia, theatre nursing and patient care

Oversee the patient journey from admission through to discharge

Support team development through coaching, training and regular feedback

Represent the department at leadership meetings and contribute to hospital projects

Drive service improvements and support the continued growth of the dentistry department

Deliver outstanding clinical care as an active member of the nursing team

Working Pattern

Full-time, 40 hours per week

Five 8-hour shifts per week

1 in 8 weekend rota

Days off in the following week after weekend shifts

The Practice

The hospital manages a diverse caseload across cardiology, orthopaedics, soft tissue surgery, medicine, neurology, ophthalmology, diagnostic imaging, emergency and critical care, and dentistry. You will join a supportive and highly skilled team where collaboration, innovation and continuous learning are embedded into everyday practice.

Salary & Benefits

Salary between £35,000 and £42,000 depending on experience

5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays and Birthday Leave

RCVS and VDS fees paid

Funded external CPD and certificate support

Extensive internal CPD and online learning resources

Career progression opportunities across a large veterinary network

Life Assurance

Enhanced sickness pay

Enhanced equal family leave

E-car salary sacrifice scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Free annual flu jab

Eyecare vouchers

Employee Assistance Programme

Staff discount schemes

About You

Strong passion for veterinary dentistry

Confident with anaesthesia and advanced patient care

Leadership experience or a clear desire to progress into a leadership role

Excellent organisational and communication skills

Positive, proactive and supportive team leader

Referral experience desirable but not essential

Why Join?

This is a truly exciting opportunity to combine your passion for dentistry with leadership in a high-performing environment.

You’ll have the chance to shape a specialist department, mentor a dedicated team and work with a fascinating caseload while enjoying outstanding professional development and support. For a nurse looking to make a genuine impact and build a rewarding long-term career, this role offers something special.

Apply Now

For a confidential discussion, contact

Luke Stewart

l.stewart@purovets.com

01904 570056

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£250 referral bonus available (T&Cs apply)

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