Senior Registered Veterinary Nurse | Wanstead, East London (E11)

A rare opportunity for an experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse to step into a senior hospital-based role within a busy 24-hour internal referral environment in East London. This position is ideal for an RVN who enjoys variety, leadership responsibility and working across multiple hospital departments.

Full Time | 4-Day Week | Permanent | Hospital-Based Senior Role

Key Details

• Role: Senior Registered Veterinary Nurse

• Location: Wanstead, East London (E11)

• Hours: Full time (40 hours per week)

• Working Pattern: 4-day week

• Weekend Rota: 1 in 6 weekends with TOIL

• Bank Holidays: Up to 3 per year

• OOH: Last-resort only

• Contract: Permanent

The Hospital Environment

• Large 24-hour hospital providing first opinion, ECC and internal referrals

• High-volume and diverse caseload across East, North and Central London

• Excellent diagnostic facilities including CT, commercial laboratory and advanced imaging

• On-site advanced soft tissue, orthopaedic and minimally invasive surgery

• Extensive clinical and management support structure

The Role

• Senior hospital RVN role working across theatre, wards, consults and ECC

• Floating position covering departments during senior colleague leave

• Varied working weeks providing strong exposure across all hospital services

• Opportunity to develop leadership skills in a structured, supportive environment

• Training and development support provided where required

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Support clinical delivery across multiple hospital departments

• Provide senior nursing support within theatre, wards, consults and ECC

• Assist with inpatient care, procedures and advanced case management

• Act as a senior presence supporting nursing teams across departments

• Maintain high clinical, welfare and hygiene standards

• Work collaboratively within a large multidisciplinary team

• Contribute to smooth hospital operations and continuity of care

• Participate in senior nurse cover and escalation where required

Team & Support

• Large multidisciplinary team including approximately 25 vets, 27 RVNs, 14 SVNs and 7 VCAs

• Strong onsite leadership including deputy head nurses, head nurse, head vet and hospital manager

• Leadership training provided to support transition into senior role

Location Highlights

• Located in Wanstead, East London

• Short walk to Central Line Underground station

• Excellent access to central London and surrounding areas

• Close to green spaces and countryside despite urban location

• No on-site parking – public transport advised

Salary & Benefits

• £34,000 to £39,000 depending on experience

• 6.6 weeks annual leave including bank holidays

• CPD budget plus up to 2 days' paid CPD leave

• Paid 30-minute lunch breaks

• Option to join private medical healthcare scheme at a reduced rate

• Medical cashback incentives

Must Haves

• RCVS Registered (or soon to be)
• Possess the right to work in the United Kingdom
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

What Happens Next?

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