Head Registered Veterinary Nurse

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional care to clients, each and every day.
• Support the vet with operations or procedures when required.
• Carry out nurse led appointments.
• Responsible for patient monitoring and care.
• Manage admissions and discharges for procedures as directed by the Vet or Lead Vet.
• Ensure patient records are accurate and up to date.
• Ensure pre or post operation activity is completed.
• Provide everyday care for patients (walking, toileting, feeding).
• Complete patient transfers required to out of hours care provider or for enhanced care required.
• Responsible for dispensing and checking medication.
• All patient care is carried out under the guidance of the Vet/Lead Vet.

• Accountable for clinical compliance with all regulatory and practice standards and agreed ways of working.
• Ensure the appropriate regulatory, practice and operational veterinary and nursing standards are implemented in the practice.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety requirements.

• Hold daily briefings and co-ordinate roles and activity to support the effective running of the clinic.
• Effectively deliver timely clinical communications to veterinary and nursing teams sharing news of changes or improvements to processes or practice standards.
• Carry out engaging clinical meetings with the nursing team.

• Support and carry out clinical coaching as required.
• Pro-actively share clinical best practice within and across clinics and the wider Medivet community.
• Responsible for training and the development of the nursing team.
• Ensure the clinical team are clear on their responsibilities and any tasks that need to be completed each day.
• Ensure that Veterinary Nurses have appropriate clinical support and coaching.
• Lead, manage and promote nurse led appointments and Schedule 3 surgeries.
• Mentor graduates within the clinic. Coach the nursing team.

• Take samples as required by and under the direction of the Vet/Lead Vet.
• Ensure lab tests are carried out correctly.
• Effectively manage the stock in the clinic and place any orders required.
• Escalate any issues to the Practice Manager and/or Vet/Lead Vet as required.
• Ensure the back of house is set up and ready for procedures.

• Must be an RCVS registered nurse.
• Able to confidently lead a clinical team.
• Effective planning and management of the clinical team.
• Implementation of a progressive clinical culture through nurse clinics and nurse consultations.
• Supports nurse consults and understands how this contributes to the performance and efficient operation of the clinic.
• Able to work as part of a team.
• Able to deliver exceptional care to clients.
• Experienced in using coaching and influencing skills to get the best out of each colleague.
• Available to work weekends.

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Health Care Provider
• Veterinary Services

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