As a Nurse you will be accountable for leading our ward nursing team and supporting the Vets with ward procedures as required ensuring we deliver exceptional care always there to our clients, patients and colleagues whilst maintaining the highest levels of regulatory and operational standards and compliance.
🏥 Experienced Ward-Only RVN
Perfect for a nurse who loves inpatient care, thrives on gold-standard monitoring, and enjoys being at the heart of complex case management.
Why Hendon 24hr?
Hendon houses an MRI/CT unit, meaning we see a wide variety of fascinating neurology, medicine, and surgical cases. Our hospital is fully equipped with:
Endoscopy & arthroscopy
X-ray & ultrasound
MRI and CT imaging
Multi-parameter monitors
In-house laboratory & blood machines
Dedicated oxygen kennels
We support clinics across London and the South of England, so you’ll be exposed to complex and interesting cases regularly.
But it’s not just about equipment – it’s about people.
We’re a large, supportive team of RVNs and Vets who genuinely enjoy working together. With a spacious garden, a dedicated staff room, excellent transport links and of course snacks and coffee, we’ve built a workplace that feels welcoming, and collaborative.
The Rota & Salary
4-day week
1 in 6 weekends (or 1 weekend day every 3 weeks if it suits you better)
Salary: £32,000 – £38,000 (including location allowance, dependent on experience)
What You’ll Be Doing
In your role, you’ll:
Lead a team of nurses within ward and mentor newly qualified RVNs with a passion for ward nursing
Deliver exceptional patient care and monitoring
Manage admissions and discharges (hospital cases)
Provide outstanding client communication
Work collaboratively within a skilled, supportive team
Focus on inpatient care and gold-standard hospital nursing
Your Career Means More Than a Rota
That’s why we offer:
🌿 Health & Wellbeing
Health Cash Plan from day one
24/7 counselling and wellbeing support
Life Assurance (3x salary)
🌴 Annual Leave
5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays (rising with service)
An extra paid “Day for You”
📚 Learning & Development
£750 CPD allowance + 2 paid CPD days
Access to Clinical Communities and internal CPD
Funded certificates
Internal career progression pathways
In house learning and CPD
💼 Additional Support
RCVS & VDS fees paid
Cycle to Work scheme
Season Ticket loans
Staff discounts on products and services