Deputy Head Nurse
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Position Overview & Specifications
Deputy Head Nurse - GATESHEAD
- Deputy Head Nurse role at a RCVS accredited small animal hospital in Gateshead
- You will be joining an experienced team of Veterinary staff including a RCVS Advanced Practi-tioner in small animal surgery
- Very well facilitated with up to date technology including an in-house laboratory, digital radiog-raphy, ultrasound machine with doppler and much more
- No OOH
A brilliant opportunity has arisen for a Deputy Head Nurse role at a RCVS accredited 24 hour animal hospital in Gateshead, located within easy commuting distance to Newcastle City Centre, (renowned for its culture), the North East coast and the beautiful countryside of Durham and Northumberland.
Our client is looking for an experienced Veterinary Nurse who is highly motivated, works well in a team and thrives in the varied environment of a veterinary hospital. Your role will include hospitalised inpatient care, day patient procedures and after care, theatre procedures and after care including orthopaedic procedures, laboratory work, radiography, and dental radiography. You will also assist the Head Nurse with stock control and biannual stock takes, the training and supervision of the auxiliary nurses, equipment maintenance and training and ensuring legations and SOPs are up to date.
You will be joining a team of 15 veterinary surgeons, 22 RVN's, 3 SVN's, 10 auxiliary nurses and 11 receptionists. They also have a Veterinary surgeon who holds RCVS Advanced Practitioner in Small Animal Surgery and a number of vets who hold a GPcertSAM.
The hospital is fully equipped with the most up to date technology including digital radiography, dental radiography, flexible and rigid endoscopes, in house lab including haematology, biochemistry and EPOC machines, excellent ultrasound machine with doppler and a wide range of specialised equipment for performing most soft tissue, orthopaedic and endoscopy surgeries.
Candidates must be dedicated to progress their knowledge and practical skills to ensure they fully support the vets with a range of potentially complex and critical cases. An experience of nurse consults is also highly desirable. RVN qualification is essential.
The Role:- Full Time role - 4 day working week
- Shift patterns are: 6.45am - 4.45pm, 8.00am - 6.30pm and 8.30am - 6.30pm
- 1:4 Saturday or Sunday rota (6.45am - 6.30pm)
- No OOH
- Salary up to £30,390 DOE
- 6.6 weeks annual leave
- Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
- Your birthday as a paid day off
- Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
- Private Medical Insurance
- £550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid pro rata
- Certificate support
- VDS and RCVS memberships paid
- Pension scheme
- Discounted staff pet care
To apply please contact Hannah on 01904 570056 or email a copy of your up-to-date CV to h.pinder@purovets.com
To view all our vacancies, please visit www.purovets.com
And don't forget, if this position is of no interest to you but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on our details. We offer £250* for every successful candidate referral. *Terms and conditions apply.
Ref no: J75229/HP
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
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Technical & Competency Interviews
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Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Deputy Head Nurse roles across Purovets's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £30,390 - £30,390 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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