Barrier Animal Care Clinic, Charlton, Charlton, London
Are you an RVN looking for the next step? Are you wanting to develop your leadership skills? Are you already a Head Nurse ready for a new challenge? Barrier Animal Care Clinic may be the place for you.
We have a unique opportunity for a Head Nurse to join our award-winning team. You will be the sole registered nurse at the practice and your day-to-day duties include running nurse consults, anaesthesia, supporting our practice manager, and general support and development of the practice. You will see a varied SA caseload that includes some exotics. We encourage growth and development both individually and collectively within our team. We welcome CPD requests to fund certificates and other additional learning and skill development.
Work-life balance that flexes with you – No weekends or OOH
The full-time position is typically 35 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 9 am - 5:30 pm, and there are no weekends or OOH. We are happy to discuss part-time hours and flexible working requests.
Our RCVS accredited practice
We are an RCVS accredited SA practice situated in SE London by the Thames with excellent transport links and green spaces nearby. We are fully equipped with a laboratory suite, sterile theatre, radiography along with a bright and airy reception area and 2 consulting rooms.
Our dedicated team
We are a small but very experienced team consisting of our Practice Manager, Veterinary Surgeon, and Receptionist. Our team is an award-winning (quite literally), friendly and passionate bunch, dedicated to delivering the best possible veterinary care and service to patients and clients. Barrier has participated in a number of local events and actively supports the local community. We also have the help and support of a visiting specialist orthopaedic surgeon if needed.
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
- Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
- Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
- Private Medical Insurance
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing, including discounted gym membership
- Non-accidental injury support
Development
- £550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid CPD leave 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
Additional
- Pawsome Benefits - reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers
- Pension 5% Employee/3% Employer
- Discounted staff pet care
Barrier Animal Care Clinic, Charlton
Speak to Megan Dawson from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.
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