Lead Medicine Registered Veterinary Nurse

2 weeks ago


London, United Kingdom Vetisco Full time

JOB TITLE: Lead Medicine Registered Veterinary Nurse

REPORTING TO: He a d of Nursing Services
AREA: Nursing
London Vet Specialists are recruiting for an enthusiastic Registered Veterinary Nurse with experience in internal medicine, oncology, cardiology or a nursing manager role to join the team as a Lead Medicine RVN in our new hospital in Hammersmith in April 2024. It’s an exciting opportunity to join LVS as your input will help create and shape our new multidisciplinary hospital.
London Vet Specialists originated as a boutique small animal referral centre in Belsize Park and in Spring 2024, will start a new chapter with a major expansion and relocation to a new state-of-the-art site in Hammersmith, West London. The hospital boasts an incredible location on the banks of the river Thames and nestled within the bustling and thriving Hammersmith & Fulham neighbourhood. We currently have specialists in multiple disciplines including soft-tissue surgery, internal medicine, ophthalmology, anaesthesia, cardiology, dermatology & diagnostic imaging and will be additionally incorporating neurology, oncology, orthopaedic surgery & emergency and critical care.
Linnaeus is a forward-thinking partnership of highly respected primary care and referral veterinary practices across the UK and Ireland, comprising some of the best clinicians in the profession. Linnaeus invest in quality practices who put patient care at the heart of everything they do. Together we provide a growing community of like-minded veterinary professionals who are passionate about what they do.
The Lead Medicine RVN will work collaboratively with the Head of Nursing Services ( HoNS ), Lead Nurses, Clinical Director and Clinicians across the hospital to ensure the efficient delivery of outstanding patient care within the internal medicine, oncology & cardiology services. You will work enthusiastically with the nursing team to help maintain a happy and efficient working environment. This role requires strong, decisive, clear communication and the ability to inspire and motivate the team in order to deliver the Linnaeus nursing strategy and achieve the hospital’s goals.
Your responsibilities will include the provision of high standards of patient and client care, providing line management and training to team members, conducting performance reviews and coordination for all relevant personnel working within the team. This position will also share patient flow responsibilities to schedule and coordinate case throughput across all departments of the hospital alongside the other lead nurses. As a focused role, your work will be prioritised within the internal medicine, oncology, ECC & cardiology departments; though may be required to help in any area at LVS within the capabilities of an RVN when necessary.
Provision of a high and sustainable quality of patient care by you and your team, primarily within the internal medicine, oncology & cardiology service s .
Provide leadership to those working within the internal medicine, oncology & cardiology teams.
Demonstrate an excellent work ethic and capability in all nursing duties, including a high level of hygiene and the ability to recognise and undertake relevant actions with regards to infection control .
Maximise efficiency for the internal medicine, oncology & cardiology procedures and cases through the hospital , including sharing patient flow responsibilities across all services such as scheduling of diagnostics, liaising with anaesthesia, theatre and imaging use and adapt as required .
Oversee and support medicine, oncology and cardiology inpatient care and the implementation of nursing care plans.
Ensure effective communication is maintained within the internal medicine, oncology and cardiology teams.
Work with the Lead Nurse s and HoNS where required to help develop a skills matrix for nursing requirements within internal medicine, oncology and cardiology .
As a cat-friendly clinic, you will support the International Society of Feline Medicine (ISFM) cat-friendly standards across the hospital.
As a dog-friendly clinic, you will support the Dogs Trust and British Veterinary Behaviour Association (BVBA) dog-friendly standards across the hospital.
Seek opportunities to maintain competence in other areas of nursing to ensure a strong level of general nursing capabilities are still achieved. 5 weeks Annual Leave plus B ank H olidays
Additional Birthday Leave
Life Assurance
Cycle-to-Work Scheme

At Linnaeus, we are committed to supporting the physical and mental health of all our Associates. We have an amazing team of Mental Health First Aiders (MHFA) across our practices and central support office in addition to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available for everyone.
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 Referral Nursing Talent Acquisition Business Partner - Becca Thompson at Becca.



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