Lead Medicine Registered Veterinary Nurse

2 weeks ago


London, United Kingdom Cinque Ports Vets Full time

JOB TITLE: Lead Neurology Registered Veterinary Nurse
REPORTING TO: Head of Nursing Services
HOURS: Full-Time (40-Hours/Week)
London Vet Specialists are recruiting for an enthusiastic Registered Veterinary Nurse with experience in neurology to join the team as a Lead Neurology RVN in our new hospital in Hammersmith in May 2024. It’s an exciting opportunity to join LVS as your input will help create and shape the nursing team and neurology service of 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 Neurology RVN will be responsible for working 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 neurology 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 work will remain primarily clinical , to include wards nursing and care, physiotherapy & rehabilitation, assisting with neurosurgery procedures, urinary catheter placement & bladder care, nurse consultations and monitoring of sedation & anaesthesia. A s a focused role, we recognise and appreciate your area of special interest & expertise and so your work will be scheduled and prioritised within the neurology department; though may be required to help in another area within the capabilities of an RVN on occasion.
Your leadership responsibilities will include providing line management and training to team members, conducting performance reviews, SOP development and coordination for all relevant personnel working withinyourteam. 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.
Provision of a high and sustainable quality of patient care, primarily within the neurology service.
Provide leadership to those working within the neurology & imaging service s .
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 neurology & imaging procedures and cases through the hospital, including sharing patient flo w responsibilities across all services such as scheduling of diagnostics, liaising with the anaesthesia team , theatre and imaging use and adapt ing as required .
Oversee and suppo rt neurology inpatient care and the implementation of nursing care plans.
Ensure effective communication is maintained within the neurology and imaging teams.
Work with the Lead Nurses and HoNS where required to develop a skills matrix for nursing requirements within neurology.
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 all areas of nursing to ensure a strong level of general nursing capabilities are achieved. 5 Weeks' Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays
~ Additional Birthday Leave
~ Enhanced Equal Family Leave
~ Enhanced Sickness Pay
~ Life Assurance
~ Extensive Free Online Linnaeus CPD Program
~ Progression Opportunities
~ Wellness Program Including:
~ Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
~ Cycle-To-Work Scheme
~ Recruitment Referral Reward Scheme
~ Eyecare Vouchers


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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