Head Nurse
| Company: | Purosearch |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £35,000 to £45,000 a year |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | NW6 4BT |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 15 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 14 Nov 2026 |
Summary
Head Nurse | Camden
Salary - £35,000 - £45,000 DOE | Full Time | No OOH
The Opportunity
A well established, independent veterinary practice in North London is looking for a confident RVN to step into a Head Nurse position. As an independent practice they combine the personal touch of a local practice with the facilities, equipment and clinical variety of a much larger hospital.
The guiding principles of quality, integrity, and compassion form the other cornerstones of their ethos – they want a Head Nurse who champions this is their work to inspire others.
With approximately
70% clinical leadership and 30% administrative responsibilities, you'll remain closely involved in patient care while taking ownership of nursing standards, team development and the day-to-day running of the nursing department.
The purpose-built practice includes:
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Three operating theatres and a dedicated dentistry suite
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CT scanner, digital X-ray and in-house laboratory
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Separate dog and cat wards
• Dedicated infectious disease ward
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Hydrotherapy and physiotherapy facilities
• Three consultation rooms
• A varied caseload combining first-opinion and advanced veterinary care
What’s On Offer?
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£35,000–£45,000 salary, depending on experience
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6.6 weeks paid annual leave, including bank holidays
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£750 annual CPD allowance plus 2 paid CPD days
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No out-of-hours shifts in this role
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33% staff discount on veterinary care for your pets
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RCVS registration renewal fees paid
• Company pension contributions
• Time off in lieu (TOIL) for weekend working
• Sundays and bank holidays paid at
1.5x your base rate, plus TOIL
• Genuine opportunities for professional development and career progression
Rota
• 40 hours over 4 days per week
• 1 in 4 full weekend with time off in lieu
• No OOH required!
What Are We Looking For?
• A confident RCVS Registered Veterinary Nurse with a grounding in leadership
• Hospital experience beneficial
• Someone who enjoys a busy, progressive practice as well as being a part of an independent team who support each other
• Someone keen to lead and make a difference while staying hands-on clinically
You don’t need to have been a Head Nurse previously, if you’re senior RVN ready to step up and grow into the role, this could be perfect!
This practice
thrives on evolving and you could be a part of that! If you're looking for somewhere you can lead, be heard, develop your career and still do the clinical work you love
, this could be exactly the opportunity you've been waiting for.
Sounds Like You?
Get in touch with us today…
Please contact Georgia on 01904 570056 or email
g.davies@purovets.com
You can also WhatsApp us at
WhatsApp - Purovets and we are always happy to answer any questions you may have about our great opportunities.
To view all our vacancies, please visit
https://purovets.com/veterinary-jobs/
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