Deputy Head Nurse Opportunity – Join a Leading Veterinary Group
Are you an experienced and passionate Registered Veterinary Nurse ready to step into a leadership role? Our client, a respected veterinary practice across multiple sites in Teesside, is seeking a Deputy Head Nurse to support their dynamic senior nursing team. This exciting new position offers the chance to make a significant impact while contributing to the growth and development of the nursing team.
About the Practice
Our client is a well-established, multi-site veterinary practice with a strong reputation for providing exceptional care. With a dedicated team of professionals and cutting-edge facilities, they are committed to delivering the highest standard of veterinary services. Despite their growth, they maintain a friendly, welcoming culture where the welfare of both animals and staff is a top priority.
The practice prides itself on continuous development, boasting a team of highly skilled professionals, including veterinary surgeons with certificates in Surgery, Dentistry, Cardiology, and Imaging, supported by an enthusiastic team of nurses and support staff. This is an opportunity to work in a forward-thinking, collaborative environment, where everyone’s contribution is valued.
About the Role
As the Deputy Head Nurse, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the Head Nurse and overseeing the daily operations across three key practice sites. This includes managing and mentoring a dedicated nursing team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and helping the practice continue to deliver top-notch care.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing leadership and support to the senior nursing team
- Managing staff performance, offering guidance, feedback, and mentorship
- Promoting best practice and ensuring high standards of care
- Conflict resolution and team development
- Supporting the professional growth of nursing staff through mentoring and coaching
- Collaborating with the management team to implement strategies for practice improvement
Working Pattern
- Full-time role (40 hours per week)
- Split across three main sites: Hartlepool, Horden, and Billingham
- Opportunity for work-life balance with structured hours
Salary and Benefits
- Competitive salary, dependent on experience
- 6 weeks paid holiday, including bank holidays
- £600 CPD allowance per year
- Health Shield benefits for health and wellbeing treatments (from dental care to sports massage)
- RCVS membership paid, plus one other subscription
- VDS cover
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental, and surrogacy leave
- Discounted veterinary fees on the practice’s services
- Employee perks including shopping, travel, and entertainment discounts
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Company sick pay
- Annual pay reviews and ongoing career development
- A supportive, family-like working environment, complete with social activities, tea, and cake!
Why Join?
This is an exceptional opportunity for a driven RVN with leadership experience to shape the future of a practice that’s dedicated to continuous improvement. If you’re passionate about practice progression, mentoring, and contributing to a supportive team environment, this role is perfect for you.