Deputy Head Nurse Sought for Clifton Lodge Veterinary Group
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a 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 of 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 wants to provide the best care and endeavor to improve animal welfare.
We have 11 amazing vets who hold certificates in Surgery, Dentistry, Cardiology, and Imaging, 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 maximize 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 clinically 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
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.
Closing date for applications is Friday 15th November.
Please apply directly – no agency submissions
We are committed to providing a fair recruitment process with equality of opportunity for all, and our vacancies are open to those from all backgrounds.
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