Head Veterinary Nurse
Head Veterinary Nurse
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Job Description
Medivet Bamber Bridge is looking for a confident and forward-thinking Head Veterinary Nurse to join our experienced and friendly team in a dynamic role that offers real scope to make an impact. This is an exciting full-time opportunity for someone who enjoys variety in their role values a strong team ethos and wants to be part of shaping a practice as it grows and evolves.
Our Bamber Bridge practice (known locally as Withy Grove Vets) is an award-winning site in a vibrant suburban location with excellent links to Manchester Liverpool the Lake District and stunning local countryside. Its the ideal base for someone who wants a rewarding clinical role alongside great lifestyle options.
Youll be joining a six-vet team including a three-times certificate holder in surgery supported by a fantastic nursing and support team and a dedicated Practice Manager. We pride ourselves on delivering a high standard of care and building long-lasting relationships with our clients and their pets. We also work closely with the nearby Medivet 24-hour hospital and surrounding branches offering strong clinical collaboration with patients transferring internally for more complex cases.
The clinic is well-equipped offering a wide range of surgical and diagnostic services including laparoscopy endoscopy TTA kit patella luxation equipment quality ultrasound digital and dental X-ray capnography and ventilators. While the building itself is more traditional and rustic this creates an exciting opportunity: were looking for someone who sees the potential who wants to be part of shaping and improving the practice environment - someone who wants to leave their mark and help lead the practice into a new era.
Were proud to offer a personal compassionate service to a loyal client base and were passionate about mentoring and developing our team. If youre looking for a hands-on role with real autonomy a chance to grow and mentor peers and an opportunity to be part of something transformative wed love to hear from you.
Were ideally looking for someone with at least 2 years UK experience as a qualified Veterinary Nurse eager to learn and motivated to contribute. Clinical coaching experience would be a huge bonus with a willingness to support and collaborate within a positive team environment.
This is a brilliant time to join the team as we continue to invest in both the people and the facilities. While the practice has a traditional feel theres a real opportunity for someone who wants to make a mark help move things forward and be part of the journey as we build for the future. This role will be 40 hours per week with 1 in 6 weekends at the nearby Chorley 24 hour hospital.
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Responsibilities
Client care:
Deliver exceptional care to clients each and every day.
Patient care:
Support the vet with any operations or procedures when required.
Carry out nurse led appointments.
Responsible for patient monitoring and care.
Manage admissions and discharges for procedures as directed by the Vet or Lead Vet (depending on complexity).
Ensure patient records are accurate and up to date.
Ensure all pre or post operation activity is completed.
Provide everyday care for patients by carrying out appropriate walking toileting and feeding.
Complete any patient transfers required to out of hours (OOH) care provider or for any enhanced care required.
Responsible for dispensing and checking any medication required.
All patient care is carried out under the guidance of the Vet/Lead Vet in line with clinical competence.
Standards and Compliance:
Accountable for clinical compliance with all regulatory and practice standards and agreed ways of working.
Ensure the appropriate regulatory practice and operational veterinary and nursing standards are implemented in the practice.
Ensure compliance with health and safety requirements.
Communications:
Hold daily briefings and co-ordinate roles and activity to support the effective running of the clinic.
Effectively deliver timely clinical communications to veterinary and nursing teams sharing news of changes or improvements to processes or practice standards Social Ecosystem Model (SEM) outcomes etc.
Carry out engaging clinical meetings with the nursing team.
Clinical leadership:
Support and carry out clinical coaching as required.
Pro-actively share clinical best practice within and across clinics and the wider Medivet community.
Responsible for training and the development of the nursing team.
Ensure the clinical team are clear on their responsibilities and any tasks that need to be completed each day.
Ensure that Veterinary Nurses have appropriate clinical support and coaching.
Lead manage and promote nurse led appointments and Schedule 3 surgeries.
To continue to deliver exceptional care to clients the Vet and Lead Vet are responsible for mentoring graduates within the clinic. The Nurse and Head Nurse are responsible for coaching the nursing team.
Clinical administration:
Take samples as required by and under the direction of the Vet/Lead Vet.
Ensure lab tests are carried out correctly.
Effectively manage the stock in the clinic and place any orders required.
Escalate any issues to the Practice Manager and/or Vet/Lead Vet as required.
Ensure the back of house is set up and ready for procedures.
Skills knowledge and experience
Must be an RCVS registered nurse.
Able to confidently lead a clinical team.
Effective planning and management of the clinical team.
Implementation of a progressive clinical culture through nurse clinics and nurse consultations.
Supports nurse consults and understands how this contributes to the performance and efficient operation of the clinic.
Able to work as part of a team.
Able to deliver exceptional care to clients.
Experienced in using coaching and influencing skills to get the best out of each and every colleague
Our clinics are run by small teams who need to work together effectively to deliver exceptional care to our clients patients and colleagues. This means that from time to time you may be required to carry out tasks outside your normal duties where you have the skills knowledge and experience required.
Employment Type
Full-Time
