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Head of Nursing Services (Full Time) - Livingston

Employer
Veterinary Specialists Scotland (VSS)
Location
Livingston, West Lothian
Salary
Salary from £35,000
Closing date
23 Aug 2021

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Sector
Hospital, Veterinary
Job Type
Head Nurse, Nursing
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

Job Details

Head of Nursing Services- Full time - Livingston

About us

Veterinary Specialists Scotland is a new multi-disciplinary referral hospital at Deer Park, Livingston, close to Edinburgh and Glasgow. We have created a state-of-the-art facility and assembled a team of highly motivated Specialists, nurses and support colleagues, to deliver the best possible clinical care to pets from all over Scotland and Northern England.

The role

We are looking for a Head of Nursing Services to join our exciting team. The Head of Nursing Services will be responsible for the efficient and effective leadership of the nursing teams to the highest level within VSS. You will lead & manage 27 heads and be responsible for ongoing training, performance, performance reviews, recruitment and co-ordination of all relevant personnel as well as taking an active role in the senior leadership team. Working enthusiastically with the nursing team leaders and their teams, help maintain a happy, efficient working environment, ensure practice policies and group policies are always adhered to whilst providing outstanding patient and client care.

Experience

We are looking for a Qualified RVN with 5+ years’ experience of full referral RVN duties within a busy referral practice. You should have previous leadership experience within a veterinary nursing team.

You should be able to deliver outstanding patient and client care (including handling difficult situations) efficiently and effectively, have excellent written and verbal communication skills.  This role requires that you can remain calm under pressure and is able to problem solve.

Hours

This role is 40 hours a week, is a daytime position with no shift work.

Company

Veterinary Specialists Scotland is a modern, multi-disciplinary referral hospital at Deer Park, Livingston, close to Edinburgh and Glasgow.

We have created a state-of-the-art facility and assembled a team of highly motivated specialists, nurses and support colleagues, to deliver the best possible clinical care to pets from all over Scotland and Northern England.

Company info
Location
1 Deer Park Road
Livingston
West Lothian
EH54 8AG
United Kingdom

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