Head Nurse

Are you an experienced, feline-focused Registered Veterinary Nurse who enjoys leading by

example, supporting colleagues and making a real difference to the day-to-day running of a

practice?

We are looking for an experienced RVN who enjoys being hands-on clinically, has a natural

ability to support and encourage others and takes pride in maintaining high standards of

patient care to lead our nursing team. Suitable candidates must have a clear understanding

of feline-friendly practices and lead by example with these at all times while supporting

others to do the same.

As Head Nurse, you would be responsible for leading the nursing team, helping to ensure

the smooth and efficient running of the practice each day and working closely with our vets

and wider team to provide the best possible experience for our feline patients and clients.

The Role

• Your role is a pivotal part of the day-to-day running of the clinic. Your main focus will be
• leading the clinical floor, supporting our vets and nurses and helping ensure the practice
• runs smoothly and efficiently.
• Leading, supporting and motivating the nursing team, encouraging good communication, cat
• friendly handling and approach at all times and contributing to a positive working
• environment.
• Overseeing the day-to-day organisation of the nursing team and helping coordinate
• the clinical workflow.
• Providing practical support and guidance to our vets, nurses and VCA throughout the day.
• Running regular nurse meetings and continued improvement meetings.
• Helping the team manage daily priorities and unexpected challenges.
• Maintaining and developing our clinical standards, protocols and feline-friendly practices
• alongside the nursing manager.
• Delivering nurse clinics as part of the regular nursing rota and ensuring all nurses contribute
• to these services.
• Promoting excellent standards of anaesthesia, inpatient care, infection control and feline
• handling.
• Supporting the training and development of colleagues and helping to encourage a culture of
• continuous learning.Contributing to nursing administration and departmental organisation, with support from our Nursing Manager.
• Identifying opportunities to improve the way we work and the care we provide.
• Although there is an administrative element to the role, the main focus will be on leading by
• example, being actively involved in the clinical day and supporting the wider team.

Why Join Us?

• We’re incredibly proud of the level of care we offer our feline patients, and that’s what makes
• working here so rewarding.
• You’ll have the opportunity to work in beautiful, purpose-built premises designed with both
• cats and people in mind.
• Our clinic is equipped with modern technology and high-quality facilities, and we continually
• invest in our equipment, training and development to enable our team to practice excellent
• medicine.
• As a feline-only practice, everything we do is centred around the needs of cats. We follow
• Gold Standard Cat Friendly protocols and have created a calm, welcoming environment for
• our patients, clients and team.
• You’ll be joining a friendly and dedicated group of vets, nurses, a VCA and front-of-house
• colleagues who genuinely care about what they do. We believe everyone has an important
• part to play in making the practice special, and we value teamwork, good communication
• and a supportive working environment.

Essential requirements

• RCVS-registered Veterinary Nurse.
• Completed or working towards ISFM Diploma in Feline Nursing or similar
• Strong clinical nursing experience and a genuine passion for feline medicine.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• An approachable and supportive leadership style.
• Confidence in coordinating daily workflow and managing competing priorities.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and maintaining high clinical standards.
• An interest in supporting the development of colleagues and contributing to a positive team
• culture.

Desirable

• Previous Head Nurse, senior nursing or clinical leadership experience.
• Qualified Clinical Coach, with experience supporting student veterinary nurses.
• Experience helping to coordinate the day-to-day running of a veterinary practice.

Hours

• 40 hours per week.Five days per week, working 8-hour days.
• 1 in 4 weekends (Saturday and Sunday).
• Days off in lieu following weekend shifts.

Benefits

• Salary £38,000–£40,000 depending on experience.
• 28 days holiday.
• RCVS registration fees paid.
• Funded CPD.
• Private health insurance.
• Staff discount.
• Company sick pay.
• Ongoing opportunities for professional development.

How to Apply

• Please send your CV and covering letter to alice@thelondoncatclinic.co.uk.
• Please note: only Registered Veterinary Nurses will be considered for this role
• For an informal, confidential chat about the role, call Alice on 0203 740 1112.
• All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.