Job Description

If you are a current Linnaeus Associate, you will need to apply internally. In order to do this, please contact our Talent Acquisition team (details can be found via The Link) and someone will be in touch to discuss and progress your application.

About us

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At Cave Veterinary Specialists, our top priority is to provide outstanding specialist care for small animals.


We are a referral veterinary hospital located in Wellington, Somerset, treating pets across the South West.


Our team of highly experienced Veterinary Surgeons and RVNs work with state-of-the-art diagnostic and surgical equipment, including CT, MRI, digital and dental X-rays, ultrasound, and fully equipped theatres, enabling us to treat the most complex and challenging cases.


We pride ourselves on a friendly, supportive, and collaborative team culture.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced and motivated

Rotational RVN Team Leader

to join our nursing leadership team. This is a pivotal role where you will combine your clinical expertise with leadership responsibilities to ensure the highest standards of patient care and client experience across our hospital.


As a Team Leader, you will:

Provide

strategic and operational leadership

within the Rotational nursing team.

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Take on

direct and indirect line management responsibilities

, supporting and developing your team.

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Represent the

nursing voice

in site-level conversations and contribute to decision-making.

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Collaborate closely with the

Head of Nursing Services, Clinical Director, Hospital Director, Team Leaders, Heads of Service

, and wider clinical teams to deliver exceptional care through teamwork and clear communication.

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Approximately

80% of your role will be clinical

, working alongside your team to provide hands-on care and support. You will also participate in the

on-call rota

as required.

Main Purpose & Goals

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Lead yourself, your team, and the business to deliver

high-quality patient care

, utilising your experience and skills while delegating appropriately.

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Support efficient patient-flow through the hospital.

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Provide

direct line management

to Lead Nurse and other allocated members of the nursing team.

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Oversee

recruitment and support inductions

for new team members.

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Communicate effectively with colleagues and clients, demonstrating reliability, adaptability, understanding, and empathy.

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Foster a

culture of respect, collaboration, and engagement

within the practice team to support wellbeing, quality, and productivity.

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Ensure the highest level of patient and client care through

active leadership and line management

of the nursing team.

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Work collaboratively with other Team Leaders and departments to ensure

efficient patient flow

.

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Uphold and engage in

Clinical Standards & Quality Improvement

and demonstrate a commitment to continued professional development.

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Understand and implement

practice and group policies

and comply with regulatory requirements.

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About You

Registered Veterinary Nurse

with proven experience in a leadership or senior role.

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Strong clinical skills and a passion for delivering high-quality care.

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Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational abilities.

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Ability to work collaboratively across departments and adapt to a rotational schedule.

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What we offer

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A

friendly and supportive team environment

.

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Competitive salary.

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Fully supported

CPD and training

, including advanced qualifications.

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Opportunities to work with a

specialist referral veterinary team

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Beautiful South West location

with coast and countryside nearby.

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5 weeks holiday + bank holidays +

Birthday Leave

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RCVS and VDS fees paid.

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Enhanced sickness pay and equal family leave.

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E-car salary sacrifice scheme.

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Employer contribution pension scheme.

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Wellness program

including Employee Assistance Program, eyecare voucher, free flu jab, cycle-to-work scheme.

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Recruitment referral reward scheme.

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We are proud to be Linnaeus, part of Mars. Linnaeus is a forward-thinking group of highly respected primary care and specialist referral practices in the UK and Ireland. Being family owned and part of Mars Veterinary Health, the largest veterinary company in the world, allows us to focus on advancing the veterinary profession to provide industry-leading pet care and unique career opportunities for our people. Why Linnaeus? - We pride ourselves in offering high-quality excellence of service and clinical care for our clients and their pets - We lead on sustainability and collectively drive positive change for people, pets and the planet - We prioritise your mental health and wellbeing - valuing equity, diversity and inclusion - We support your personal and professional development with best-in-class career frameworks and training programmes. We will empower and support you to grow your career from day one. We team up within our Mars family in partnership for a stronger future. Linnaeus is an equal-opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We treat each other fairly and equitably and we are committed to fostering a culture that is inclusive and diverse for all our Associates. At Linnaeus, A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS starts with a better world for our people. If you would like to apply for this role, please click the Apply Button or for more information, please feel free to reach out directly to our Talent Acquisition team at careers@linnaeusgroup.co.uk