Head Nurse

Head Nurse | Camden

Salary - £35,000 - £45,000 DOE | Full Time | No OOH

The Opportunity

A well established, independent veterinary practice in North London is looking for a confident RVN to step into a Head Nurse position. As an independent practice they combine the personal touch of a local practice with the facilities, equipment and clinical variety of a much larger hospital.

The guiding principles of quality, integrity, and compassion form the other cornerstones of their ethos – they want a Head Nurse who champions this is their work to inspire others.

With approximately

70% clinical leadership and 30% administrative responsibilities, you'll remain closely involved in patient care while taking ownership of nursing standards, team development and the day-to-day running of the nursing department.

The purpose-built practice includes

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Three operating theatres and a dedicated dentistry suite

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CT scanner, digital X-ray and in-house laboratory

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Separate dog and cat wards

• Dedicated infectious disease ward

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Hydrotherapy and physiotherapy facilities

• Three consultation rooms
• A varied caseload combining first-opinion and advanced veterinary care

What’s On Offer?

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£35,000–£45,000 salary, depending on experience

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6.6 weeks paid annual leave, including bank holidays

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£750 annual CPD allowance plus 2 paid CPD days

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No out-of-hours shifts in this role

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33% staff discount on veterinary care for your pets

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RCVS registration renewal fees paid

• Company pension contributions
• Time off in lieu (TOIL) for weekend working
• Sundays and bank holidays paid at

1.5x your base rate, plus TOIL

• Genuine opportunities for professional development and career progression

Rota

• 40 hours over 4 days per week
• 1 in 4 full weekend with time off in lieu
• No OOH required!

What Are We Looking For?

• A confident RCVS Registered Veterinary Nurse with a grounding in leadership
• Hospital experience beneficial
• Someone who enjoys a busy, progressive practice as well as being a part of an independent team who support each other
• Someone keen to lead and make a difference while staying hands-on clinically

You don’t need to have been a Head Nurse previously, if you’re senior RVN ready to step up and grow into the role, this could be perfect!

This practice

thrives on evolving and you could be a part of that! If you're looking for somewhere you can lead, be heard, develop your career and still do the clinical work you love

, this could be exactly the opportunity you've been waiting for.

Sounds Like You?

Get in touch with us today…

Please contact Georgia on 01904 570056 or email

g.davies@purovets.com

You can also WhatsApp us at

WhatsApp - Purovets and we are always happy to answer any questions you may have about our great opportunities.

To view all our vacancies, please visit

https://purovets.com/veterinary-jobs/

And don't forget, if this position is of no interest to you but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on our details. We offer £250* for every successful candidate referral. *Terms and conditions apply