Head Nurse required at Cherry Tree Vets
- Employer
- Cherry Tree Veterinary Practice
- Location
- High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
- Salary
- up to £38,500 depending on experience
- Closing date
- 3 Nov 2022
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- Category
- Companion / Small animal
- Sector
- Practice
- Role
- Veterinary Nurse
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full-time
The Role
We are looking for an experienced, confident Veterinary Head Nurse to join our friendly team working alongside our team of 4 vets and 5 nurses to provide gold standard care for all our clients and patients.
Duties include but not limited to, managing all aspects of the nursing team, general nursing duties, maintaining practice standards, rota, stock control and ordering, managing equipment servicing. Helping and supporting the management team to ensure the smooth running of the Practice. Ideal candidate would have clinical coach experience or a keen interest in this role.
Working 5 days a week. Shift pattern 8.15-4.45 and 11-7.30. 1 in 4 weekends with no out of hours.
Salary
The salary for this role is up to £38,500 depending on experience.
About Us
We are a small thriving first opinion practice located in a charming village of Lane End.
Being part of IVC allows us to run as an individual practice but with all the benefits of a larger group including a good relationship with our local referral hospital just 5 miles away.
We have various equipment and facilities on site including digital and dental X-ray, ultrasound, separate dog, and cat ward. We are also a training practice.
About the Team and Culture
We have a friendly team of 4 Vets, including a Veterinary Ophthalmology certificate holder and 5 Nurses. We take an on-going approach to professional development and all members of staff regularly attend training courses.
Applicant Requirements
Successful candidates must have a high standard of care, good organisational and leadership skills. Must be Registered Veterinary Nurse with experience in managing a team. Clinical Coach experience preferred but not essential as training can be provided.
Because our employee’s matter
We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from:
Work life balance
- 6.6 weeks annual leave
- Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
- Your birthday as a paid day off
Well-being
- Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
- Private Medical Insurance
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Initiatives focused on employee well-being, including discounted gym membership
- Non-accidental injury support
Development
- £500 CPD allowance with 3 days paid pro rata
- Certificate support
- Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
- Access to Vetlexicon – our online encyclopaedia provider
- All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
- Infection Prevention and Control Programme
- Quality Improvement Programme
Professional Memberships
- VDS cover
- RCVS fees
Additional
- Pawsome Benefits – reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers
- Pension – 5% Employee/3% Employer
- Discounted staff pet care
As a BAME and LGBTQ+ inclusive employer, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.
If this position is of interest to you then please get in touch and quote reference BH7114.
To apply, please email your CV to Michael at michael.middleton@ivcevidensia.com by clicking the apply button or call 07977242613 for more information.
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