Job Description

One of our fabulous nurses will soon be starting their parenting adventure, and this has resulted in the opportunity for an experienced RVN to step into a Deputy Head Nurse role in Mandeville Hospital on a full-time fixed term basis until the end of the year.

Before we delve into the nitty gritty, here is what we offer you:

Our full-time Deputy Head RVN salary band is

37,000 to 41,000

per annum depending on prior experience.

A little snippet of the benefits you will receive as a Goddard RVN:

6.6 weeks annual leave including bank holidays per annum CPD budget every year plus up to 2 days' paid CPD leave pro rata Paid lunch breaks The opportunity to join our private medical healthcare scheme at a reduced rate, plus medical cashback incentives

About the role

This role will suit an experienced RVN who is a natural leader with a cool head, thrives in a fast-paced hospital environment, and enjoys all areas of hospital nursing and prides themselves in providing the highest standard of patient care.

This could be an ideal stop gap for someone not looking to tie down roots just yet, and wants to dip their toe in hospital life in a senior position.

As Deputy Head RVN you will work closely with your Head Nurse, to ensure efficient communication and coordination is taking place through-out the day to manage the planned hospital list, as well as any emergencies they may arise. Along with other deputy accountabilities such as direct line management for senior colleagues, helping implement induction plans for new colleagues and most importantly ensuring patience care and comfort is conducted at the highest of standards, you will also help support and train our junior trainee colleagues.



As well as the large clinical team around you, and integral front of house team for client care support, you will be fully supported by your head nurse, head vet and hospital manager.



Mandeville Veterinary Hospital and its surrounding clinics provide an excellent first opinion, emergency, critical care, and referral service and work to the highest clinical standards. As a result, you will have the opportunity to nurse a wide range of patients and conditions.



There is state of the art diagnostic support at the hospital with a new CT scanner, a diploma holder in imaging providing our CT and ultrasound service, a strong medical team, and experienced surgeons routinely conducting advanced orthopaedic, soft tissue, and minimally invasive surgery during the day.

This is a fulltime position, including a 1:5 weekend rotation with TOIL and up to 2 bank holidays per year pro rata.

You will be included in the manager on-call rotation for weekends and bank holidays. you are NOT required to attend the hospital when called.

In a nutshell....if you have a passion for hospital nursing and leadership, and want to develop these skills or utilise those you already have, and work among an amazing team and state-of-the-art facilities then get applying now!

If you can see yourself in this role press apply now, and within 60 seconds your application will be with our recruitment manager Rose. Alternatively, please feel free to email Rose directly at rstanton@goddardvetgroup.co.uk for any other queries or to simply arrange a call and have a chat about other opportunities!