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Supporting the Head Nurse in the day-to-day leadership of the nursing team Leading the nursing team in the absence of the Head Nurse Working as an active member of the clinical support team Participating fully in the nursing rota Delivering exceptional patient care and client service Supporting clinical coaching and development of the team Assisting with rota planning and organisational duties Supporting health and safety standards and nursing protocols Assisting with twice-yearly stocktakes
Be a qualified Registered Veterinary Nurse Have strong clinical nursing skills Be confident supporting and motivating a team Have excellent communication and organisational skills Be passionate about delivering high standards of patient care
6.6 weeks annual leave Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service Your birthday as a paid day off
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, including discounted gym membership Non-accidental injury support
£550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid leave pro rata Certificate support Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy Access to Vetlexicon, our online encyclopaedia provider All our Vets and Nurses can apply for research funding Infection Prevention and Control Programme Quality Improvement Programme
VDS cover RCVS fees
Pawsome Benefits, reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with hundreds of retailers Pension, 5 percent employee and 3 percent employer contribution Discounted staff pet care Apply
Deputy Head Registered Veterinary Nurse
Rufford Veterinary Group, Southport, Southport, North West
Discipline: Small Animal
Full Time
Up to £34,000 DOE
Deputy Head Registered Veterinary Nurse
Rufford Vets, Southport
Up to £34,000 DOE
Full-time or part-time considered, 40 hours full-time
4 or 5 day week working a variety of shifts between 7.00am and 9.00pm
1 in 5 weekend rota
No out-of-hours work after 7.00pm
Take the next step in your nursing career with a supportive, forward-thinking team
Rufford Veterinary Group is looking for an experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team as a Deputy Head Nurse at our Southport site. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated RVN who is ready to step into a leadership role while continuing to develop clinically within a supportive and collaborative team.
While primarily based in Southport, there will occasionally be opportunities to support our other branches in Rufford and Tarleton.
Role Details
As Deputy Head Nurse, you will play an important role in supporting the leadership and development of the nursing team while remaining actively involved in clinical work.
Key responsibilities include:
This role combines leadership responsibilities with hands-on nursing, making it ideal for someone who enjoys mentoring others while maintaining strong clinical involvement.
About the Practice
Rufford Veterinary Group is proud to provide a high-quality first opinion service supported by advanced diagnostics and procedures. Our experienced team cares for a wide variety of small animal patients including dogs, cats and rabbits, as well as avian and exotic species.
We also see a number of emergency cases, providing a varied and engaging caseload for our clinical team.
Our team is known for its friendly and supportive atmosphere, with a strong focus on delivering gold standard patient care and excellent client service.
What We’re Looking For
We are seeking an experienced RVN who is ready to step into a leadership position and support the development of the wider nursing team.
You will:
This role would particularly suit a nurse looking to progress their career into leadership while remaining actively involved in clinical work.
Because Our People 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 salary up to £34,000 DOE, you will benefit from:
Work Life Balance
Wellbeing
Development
Professional Memberships
Additional
Rufford Veterinary Group, Southport
127 Wennington Road, Southport, Southport, PR9 7AF, United Kingdom
Animals treated
Dogs, cats & small pets
Exotic Friendly
Rabbit Friendly
At IVC Evidensia we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.
Any questions before applying?
Speak to Elliott Burgin from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.