Head Veterinary Nurse – Leadership Opportunity

<p>My client in East London is&nbsp;looking for an experienced and motivated RVN to step into a Head Nurse role at a busy 24-hour hospital. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a large and dynamic nursing team, shape clinical standards, and drive operational excellence.</p> <p>As Head Nurse, you&#8217;ll work closely with senior leadership to oversee the day-to-day running of the nursing department. This is a predominantly administrative and leadership-focused role (approx. 75%), with some hands-on clinical work (approx. 25%).</p> <p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p> <ul> <li> <p>Lead and support a team of RVNs, SVNs, and VCAs across multiple departments</p> </li> <li> <p>Set and uphold high clinical standards</p> </li> <li> <p>Oversee training, development, and performance reviews</p> </li> <li> <p>Manage rotas, recruitment, and daily staffing</p> </li> <li> <p>Contribute to a smooth patient journey throughout the hospital</p> </li> </ul> <p>Leadership training is provided, and you&#8217;ll be supported by two Deputy Head Nurses and a strong senior nursing team.</p> <p><strong>What they are Looking For:</strong></p> <ul> <li> <p>A proactive RVN with hospital or referral experience</p> </li> <li> <p>Strong leadership skills or a passion to develop them</p> </li> <li> <p>Confident in team management and clinical standards</p> </li> <li> <p>A collaborative and positive approach</p> </li> </ul> <p><strong>What they&nbsp;Offer:</strong></p> <ul> <li> <p>Salary: £40,000–£44,000 (DOE)</p> </li> <li> <p>Full-time hours, no weekends (1:5 on-call rotation – no attendance required)</p> </li> <li> <p>6.6 weeks annual leave (incl. bank holidays)</p> </li> <li> <p>CPD budget + up to 2 paid CPD days</p> </li> <li> <p>Paid lunch breaks</p> </li> <li> <p>Optional private medical healthcare and cashback incentives</p> <p> <strong>Get in touch if to find out more!<br /> Natasha.wright@gvcvets.com |&nbsp;01392 793240</strong></p> </li> </ul>