Clinical Nurse Manager - Multi-site Leadership

This is a 12-month maternity cover position offering a balanced split between clinical work and leadership responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• 3 days per week clinical (typically across all branches)
• 2 days per week leadership and administrative focus (flexible)
• Hands-on clinical involvement - not a desk-based role
• Oversight of nursing standards and day-to-day operations
• Mentoring and development of nurses at all levels
• Opportunity to influence clinical processes and patient care across multiple sites

You’ll play a key role in maintaining high standards while helping shape the future direction of nursing within the practices.

Are you an experienced nurse ready to step into a senior leadership role while still enjoying hands-on clinical work? This is a rare opportunity to lead and shape nursing standards across multiple well‑established practices, combining clinical excellence with strategic influence.,

This role would suit:

• An experienced Lead or Head Nurse ready for a multi‑site leadership role
• Someone confident in mentoring, coaching, and team development
• A nurse who enjoys leading by example while staying clinically active
• An individual interested in contributing to wider business strategy and leadership discussions

This opportunity sits within a well‑established, multi‑site small animal group in South West London, operating under the wider network of Linnaeus, part of Mars Veterinary Health. The practices are known for their high clinical standards, collaborative culture, and strong focus on team development and patient care.

Salary from £40,000 (DOE)

• 5 weeks holiday + bank holidays + birthday leave
• RCVS & VDS fees paid
• Generous CPD allowance + certificate support
• Access to extensive internal and external training
• Life assurance and enhanced family leave
• Employer pension contribution
• Staff discount and uniform provided
• Electric car salary sacrifice scheme
• Health and wellbeing support, including annual flu vaccination