
Ready to lead a talented nursing team in a thriving referral hospital? This Head RVN role at Eastcott combines clinical hands-on work with meaningful team leadership and the chance to shape a growing dentistry service.
1:8 weekend rota with days off in lieu the following week
This full-time Lead RVN position offers the perfect blend of clinical nursing and team leadership within Eastcott, a multidisciplinary referral hospital in Swindon. You'll manage a team of four RVNs and one technician, driving clinical excellence while remaining actively involved in patient care. Dentistry is central to this role, making it ideal for an RVN with an existing interest in dental nursing or a desire to develop specialist expertise in this growing area.
Working a standard 40-hour week with a 1:8 weekend rota and days off in lieu, you'll coordinate daily workflows, mentor colleagues, and represent the nursing department at leadership meetings. This is a genuine opportunity to influence service development and grow your professional reputation within a supportive, multidisciplinary referral environment.
Eastcott is a Tier 3 multidisciplinary referral and primary care hospital located in Swindon, Wiltshire. The hospital manages a varied and rewarding caseload across cardiology, orthopaedics, medicine, neurology, dentistry, ophthalmology, diagnostic imaging, emergency and critical care, and primary care services.
Eastcott is part of Linnaeus and Mars Veterinary Health, one of the world's largest veterinary groups. This affiliation creates opportunities to learn, develop and progress within a forward-thinking partnership of respected primary care and referral practices across the UK and Ireland, all united by a commitment to excellence and a passion for improving outcomes for pets.