Head of Nursing Services 1000 Welcome Bonus

Job Title:Head of Nursing Services
Salary:From 50000 per annum plus 1000 welcome bonus *direct applicants only
Location:Veterinary Specialists Scotland Livingston
Job Type:Permanent
Hours:Full-time

We are seeking an exceptionalHead of Nursing Servicesto lead and inspire our referral nursing teams at Veterinary Specialists Scotland our purpose-built multi-disciplinary referral hospital in Livingston.Our nursing team includes Team leaders Leadnursesexperienced RVNsPatient care assistants and Student veterinary nurses.

This is an exciting opportunity for a nurse leader ready to step into a highly strategic position within a 24/7state-of-the-artfacility. With recent expansions in the medicine and surgery teams and continued growth of the neurology service the role offers the chance to influence clinical standards operational performance and service development at a senior level while contributing meaningfully to the hospitals continued growth and success.

TheRole

As Head of Nursing Services you will form a key part of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) shaping the clinicaloperationaland financial performance of the hospital.

You will provide strong visible leadership to our nursing teams ensuring the highest standards of patient and client care while driving service development operational excellence and strategic growth aligned with practice and groupobjectives.

This is a role where your influence will extend beyond day-to-day operations you will help shape the future direction of nursing services within a growing ambitious referral hospital.

Main Purpose & Goals

• Act as a core member of the Senior Leadership Team advising on the nursing impact of strategic and operational decisions

• Contribute to the development and delivery of the hospitals strategic vision and nursing strategy

• Ensure continuous improvement initiatives support operational effectiveness and business needs

• Oversee the quality of patient care and clinicalassistanceprovided to Veterinary Surgeons

• Ensure nursing services align with practice and group strategy meeting agreed KPIs and performance targets

• Lead recruitment induction trainingdevelopmentand performance management across the nursing teams

• Foster a positivecollaborativeand high-performing culture

Key Responsibilities

• Represent the nursing function at Senior Leadership Team level

• Lead and manage referral nursing teams ensuring efficient running of all clinical services

• Support and develop Nursing Team Leaders enabling them to deliver effective rota management performancereviewsand team development

• Oversee patient flow systems to ensure efficient case management across the hospital

• Promote excellence in clinical governance incidentreportingand quality improvement initiatives

• Ensure compliance with RCVS health & safety GDPR and group policy requirements

• Collaborate closely with Veterinary Surgeons and non-clinical teams tomaintainstrong communicationand operational cohesion

• Contribute to budget management financialplanningand identification of efficiency opportunities

• Support marketing initiatives such as open evenings and events

• Maintain exceptional clinical standards stepping into hands-on nursing duties when

About You

You will be:

• A Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) with 5 years experiencewithin aleadershipposition preferablywithin a busy multi-disciplinary environment however 5 years of experience inleadership/managementis most critical the referral aspect of the role can be taught.

• An experienced leader with a proventrack recordmanaging large complex nursing teams

• Skilled in rota planning and resource management within a 24/7 setting

• Experienced in recruitment induction performance managementmentoringand coaching

• Knowledgeable in clinical governance qualityimprovementand professional standards

You will alsodemonstrate:

• Strong leadership and team management capability

• The ability to inspire across professional boundaries

• Financial awareness and an understanding of business performance

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

• Calm confident decision-making under pressure

• A clear commitment to delivering outstanding patient and client care

Desirable qualifications include post-registration certificates management qualifications Clinical Coach experience or Mental Health First Aid training.

Benefits

• 1000 Welcome bonus- for direct applicants only

• 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays and Birthday Leave

• RCVS and VDS fees paid

• Funded external CPD

• Enhanced Equal Family Leave

• Wellness programme including:

• Employeeassistanceprogram

• Eyecare voucher scheme

• Free annual Flu jab

• Cycle to work scheme

Veterinary Specialists Scotlandis part of Linnaeus and Mars Veterinary Health the largest family-owned veterinary company in the world. Being privately owned we can truly be driven by our purpose to create a better world and think long-term as opposed to being focused solely on short-term profits.

At Linnaeus A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS starts with a better world for our people. Our Associates are over 6000 strong and empowered to speak up stepupand deliver quality services.Youllhave access toa huge networkof specialists worldwide development opportunities and an easily accessible comprehensive wellbeing package that prioritises your physical and mental health allowing you to focus on what you do best care for pets.

We are committed to fostering a culture that is inclusive and diverse we care about you and want you to be authentic with everything you need to perform at your best. We are all individual but two important things bring us together: a commitment to excellence and our passion to achieve our purpose.