Hospital Clinical Director - Harmsworth Animal Hospital (London N7)

We’re looking to recruit a part time Hospital Clinical Director to complete a job share at our Harmsworth Animal Hospital (London N7), alternating between working two and three set days per week.

The Practice
Our dedicated veterinary teams at the hospitals provide high quality 24 hour treatment and care for sick and injured animals presented by our Inspectorate and Animal Centres as well as providing a veterinary service to pets belonging to people who are on supplementary benefits who cannot afford private veterinary fees. 

The Role
You will work with the existing job share partner to oversee the clinical aspects of the hospital. You will ensure the smooth and efficient running of the veterinary services in accordance with standards and policies laid down by the RSPCA and RCVS.

Successful Candidate
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced vet with management skills, looking for a senior role, who values a work/life balance and enjoys working in a varied and busy environment caring for the animals most in need and supporting the staff who provide for them.

You’ll have:

• RCVS Membership
• Management qualification or experience
• Experience of managing a team of clinical professionals
• Knowledge and experience of broader animal welfare considerations in the provision of veterinary advice
• Awareness of RSPCA professional standards and policies
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• People management skills
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Ability to manage own time effectively
• Ability to build relationships with professional colleagues outside of the RSPCA

The Package
You’ll have an opportunity to work for the largest animal welfare charity in England and Wales.

We value and recognise our employees’ contribution and are proud to offer an extensive benefits package that includes:

• 17.5 hours core working week (pro-rata, 35 hours FTE)
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to 30 days with service (pro-rata, 12.5 days annual leave)
• a generous pension scheme with associated life assurance and group income protection scheme
• access to private healthcare scheme
• support for professional development after qualifying period and access to our employee assistance programme

To submit your application click the apply button, quoting reference HCD8586 by the closing date of Tuesday 16th February 2021.