Deputy Head Nurse Sought for Clifton Lodge Veterinary Group
An exciting opportunity has arisen for Deputy Head Nurse role at Clifton Lodge Veterinary Group, this is a new position to support our current Head Nurse (of almost 30 years), offering additional support and guidance to our senior nursing team and the growth and development our ever-growing nursing family.
Clifton Lodge Vets is a large 4 branch practice based around Teesside, with the largest site being at Hartlepool. Although we have grown in size, we still have a loyal, friendly and approachable team that want to provide the best care and endeavour to improve animal welfare.
We have 11 amazing vets who hold certificates in Surgery, Dentistry, Cardiology and Imaging, who are supported by a large administration team, 3 Senior RVNs, 8 RVNs, 4 student nurses, 1 senior ANA, and 6 ANAs.
This is a full-time role of 40 hours per week, working across our 3 main sites (Hartlepool, Horden and Billingham).
The successful candidate must have proven leadership skills and be able to support, motivate and direct a team of varying skill and experience, whilst encouraging and supporting the team to maximise their own full potential.
Be confident with conflict resolution and management and be happy to offer in the moment feedback and advice.
Must be conscientious, motivated, passionate and strive for best practice policy whilst building a positive rapport with the entire team and our lovely customers.
Must be happy to mentor and clinical coach.
Must possess Excellent communication skills and be passionate about practice/people progression whilst adopting the VetPartners values and visions.
We are excited to find the right candidate to fill this role and feel it’s the perfect addition to our already amazing team.
In return you will get:
- A competitive salary depending on experience
- 6 weeks paid holiday including bank holidays
- £600 CPD Allowance per annum
- Health Shield – wide ranging contributions for health and wellbeing treatments – from dentistry to sports massage
- RCVS Membership paid
- One other membership subscription
- VDS cover
- Enhanced paternity, maternity, adoption, shared parental leave and surrogacy pay
- Discounted veterinary fees on our practice scheme
- My Perks – offers, discounts and cashback on shopping, travel, entertainment and much more
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Company sick pay
- Colleague engagement survey
- Annual pay reviews
- Focus on employee wellbeing
- Career progression opportunities
- Lots of tea and cake, fab Christmas presents, social activities and most importantly be part of our work family.
If you feel you are the person to fill this role, please email your C.V. and covering letter to our Head Nurse at Louise.craggs@cliftonlodgevets.co.uk
Closing date for applications is Monday 2nd December.