Head Registered Veterinary Nurse; Mat Cover

Are you an experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse with a passion for leadership and delivering exceptional patient care? Lumbry Park Veterinary Hospital is seeking a dynamic Head Nurse to lead and develop our large nursing team within a busy, multidisciplinary hospital environment for a 12-month fixed-term Maternity Cover
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As Head Nurse, you will be responsible for:

• Leading and developing a high-performing nursing team.
• Setting and maintaining excellent standards of patient care.
• Driving a culture of customer service and clinical excellence.
• Managing all aspects of nursing team operations, including recruitment, wellbeing, performance, and compliance.
• Ensuring adherence to professional regulations and RCVS Practice Standards.
• Identifying and implementing innovative ways to enhance patient and client care.

• Leadership & Team Development
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  Inspire, mentor, and support the nursing team, fostering a positive and professional working environment.
• Clinical Standards
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  Implement and monitor CVS nursing standards, ensuring exceptional care for every patient.
• Operational Management
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  Oversee rotas, resource planning, stock control, and compliance with health and safety protocols.
• Quality Improvement
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  Promote a culture of continuous improvement and clinical excellence.
• Client Care
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  Ensure a seamless client experience through clear communication and compassionate service.
• Financial Awareness
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  Work closely with the Hospital Director and Clinical Director to manage nursing budgets and contribute to practice growth.

• RCVS Registered Veterinary Nurse with proven leadership experience.
• Strong ability to coach, mentor, and develop others.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• A proactive, positive, and enthusiastic approach.
• Ability to balance clinical excellence with operational efficiency.
• Competent in Microsoft Office and practice management systems.

• Work in a state‑of‑the‑art, multidisciplinary hospital.
• Be part of a supportive and collaborative leadership team.
• Access to CPD opportunities and career development pathways.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.