Job Description

Are you a passionate and experienced RVN with a flair for leadership and a love for surgery? We're looking for a dynamic Surgery Clinical Team Leader to join our forward-thinking veterinary team and take the lead in delivering outstanding patient care.

Combining leadership with advanced nursing



We believe in empowering our nurses to use their full skillset while supporting continuous growth and clinical excellence. This is an exciting opportunity for a Registered Veterinary Nurse who thrives in a surgical setting and is ready to take the next step in their career.

We provide expert, multidisciplinary veterinary services and are committed to the highest standards of clinical excellence. We are seeking a confident and motivated clinical leader to support our orthopaedic and soft tissue departments in delivering outstanding patient care in a fast-paced, specialist environment.

Your general duties will include:

Oversee the day-to-day running of the surgical nursing team, ensuring high standards of patient care and safety. Collaborate closely with our surgeons, anaesthetists, and wider multidisciplinary team to deliver outstanding surgical outcomes. Lead, mentor and support a team of talented RVNs and VCAs. Support the development of protocols and promote evidence-based practice in the surgical suite. Actively involved in surgery cases including anaesthesia monitoring Take an active role in training, coaching and performance management. Contribute to rota planning and workflow efficiency. As the Surgery Clinical Team Leader you will be leading the orthopaedic RVN team along with supporting the soft tissue team. Oversee inhouse projects such as infection control and clinical governance.


Work with world class facilities



Situated just outside of High Wycombe (J4, M40) Buckinghamshire, we deliver world-class exemplary clinical services, with a clear focus on the people that make that a reality. By nurturing our workforce we are able to offer the very best services to the pets entrusted into our care as well as to their owners.

Hamilton Specialist Referrals was born of the belief that there is room for a new wave of veterinary excellence across the UK. There is a strong focus on providing a personal and reassuring client experience from first contact through to discharge. Excellent clinical care delivered in a friendly and supportive manner to referring vets, is paramount to the team. The hospital is operational 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and is able to offer the most advanced treatment options available for orthopaedic, neurology, soft tissue, oncology, and internal medicine cases.

Our core ethos here at HSR is based on appreciation of our staff. Curating and developing a friendly, close-knit team is an central part of our working environment. Further qualifications and certificates are encouraged and fully supported as we feel strongly about our employees' right to enjoy work and develop rewarding careers. We have a dedicated team of over 100 people, including 11 specialists, 25 RVNs, and various support teams.

Experience and qualificationsA qualified RVN with a minimum of 3 years' post-qualification experience (surgical or referral experience is a bonus). Postgraduate advanced qualifications would be advantageous, such as CertAVN, Grad Dip or VTS. Confident in all aspects of surgical nursing, including anaesthesia, sterile techniques, and instrumentation. Passionate about clinical standards, patient welfare, and continuous improvement. Organised, proactive, and calm under pressure. A natural leader who inspires and motivates others, with excellent communication and teamwork skills. Committed to clinical excellence and continuous professional development. Able to manage a high-pressure, fast-paced environment with professionalism and calm.


Working pattern

A full time position covers 40 hours per week, across 4 days. There is a 1 in 6 weekend rota (Sat & Sun), and you would ordinarily work 2 bank holidays per year. Shift times during the week are 9hrs 15mins, and typically fall between 07:30-20:00 on a mixture of early or late shifts.



Because our employees matter

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 of up to 40,000 DOE, you will benefit from:

Work-life balance
6.6 weeks annual leave inclusive of bank holidays Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday


Wellbeing
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


Development
CPD allowance 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
VDS cover RCVS fees


Additional
Relocation allowance Pawsome Benefits - reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100's of retailers Pension - 5% Employee/3% Employer Discounted staff pet care

Up to 40,000 DOE