Lacey's client in Portsmouth is seeking a Deputy Head Nurse to join their growing practice!

• Deputy Head Nurse Role
• Salary ranging from £29k to £34k (DOE)
• Full-time, 40 hours per week.
• 1 in 4 weekend rota
• Typically, a 4-day week, with 9-hour shifts.

They are seeking a Deputy Head Nurse to join a nursing team based in Portsmouth. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a growing team dedicated to consistently delivering outstanding clinical care and customer service. The role involves assisting the Head Nurse in enhancing the efficiency, effectiveness, governance, and continuous improvement of clinical activities within the facility. The ideal candidate is a collaborative team player, eager to actively support colleagues, possesses excellent communication skills, and enjoys managing a varied caseload. A strong commitment to continuous learning is important, as there are excellent professional development opportunities available.

Full-time nursing staff typically work a four-day week to maintain a healthy work-life balance, with each shift lasting nine hours. Responsibilities during shifts include a mix of consulting, inpatient, and surgical duties. The weekend schedule follows a one-in-four rota pattern. Flexible working arrangements are also offered to accommodate individual needs, with a willingness to discuss alternative setups.

The facility boasts extensive resources, such as two operating theatres, a dental suite, digital and handheld dental x-ray equipment, ultrasound devices, separate wards for dogs, cats, and small animals, walk-in kennels, a separate laboratory, isolation unit, multiparameter monitors, and a growing caseload of exotic animals.

To attract and retain top talent, a comprehensive benefits package is provided, including:

• Profit share bonus scheme
• Long service recognition
• Income protection
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Compassionate leave
• Discounts and retail rewards
• Opportunities for overseas charity work
• CPD allowance
• Health and wellbeing support through dedicated programs

If you are interested, please contact Lacey now: 01395 200189 / Lacey.Dorliac@SynergyVets.com

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Exciting Deputy Head Nurse role at Portsmouth Practice