Head Veterinary Surgeon

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Blue Cross Grimsby Animal Hospital has been serving the local community for over 40 years, treating thousands of sick and injured pets annually. Our state-of-the-art, modern facility is equipped with extensive onsite resources to support your work. Explore our facilities and meet some of the team by watching a href=\"\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"our video tour/a br brAs the Head Veterinary Surgeon, you'll lead and inspire a team of veterinary surgeons, providing clinical guidance and fostering a culture of teamwork and continuous improvement. You'll oversee service delivery, adhere to best practices, and maintain the highest standards of veterinary care. Prioritising the well-being of your team, you'll create a supportive environment. brbrWorking closely with your peers, you'll execute the Clinical Strategy and look for opportunities to integrate services across the charity. You'll mentor recent graduates and locums, supporting their professional growth. Additionally, you'll advocate for Blue Cross's charitable work within the veterinary profession and to the public, enhancing our reputation and reach. brbrWe prioritise continuous improvement and offer numerous opportunities for growth and development. brbrWe understand the importance of work life balance and provide cover for the out of hours rota rather than requiring full participation, ensuring you have time for personal pursuits and wellbeing. brbrstrongAbout you/strong brbrYou have a genuine passion for veterinary medicine and surgery, with the expertise to support and advise your team. Energetic and positive, you thrive on developing individuals, mentoring, and sharing your knowledge. Your leadership is grounded in compassion, courage, and inclusivity, embodying the core values of Blue Cross. brbrWith excellent interpersonal skills, you excel in building strong relationships and fostering a collaborative environment. Your organisational and time management abilities ensure you can prioritise workloads and adapt to changes. You work well under pressure, meet deadlines, and provide outstanding clinical support to your team. brbrstrongKnowledge, skills, and experience /strong
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Veterinary degree and Member of Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons. /li
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Significant experience in small or mixed animal practice. /li
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills. /li
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Experience of leading teams through progressive change and continuous improvement. /li
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Previous experience in managing Veterinary surgeons and nurses /li
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UK driving licence /li
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The ability to demonstrate, understanding and apply our Blue Cross values. /li
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strongHow to apply br/strongbrClick the apply button below and complete the online application process before the closing date on strongSunday 23 June 2024/strong. brbrApplications will be reviewed as we receive them and the vacancy may close earlier than the specified deadline. We encourage you to apply promptly.brbrWhile we appreciate every applicant’s interest, we are currently unable to offer sponsorship for this position.brbrstrongBlue Cross benefits /strong brbrWe recognise the importance of achieving a healthy work-life balance and open to discussing flexible working arrangements to accommodate your individual needs and commitments. br brOur people are the most important part of delivering our purpose. If it were not for their amazing efforts and commitment, we would not be able to make the difference that we do today. br brIn return, Blue Cross wants to ensure we provide you with the best working environment we can. We want you to be happy working for us and will do everything we can to make sure you are. brbrstrongOur generous benefits package includes: /strong
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Full time equivalent of 38 days holiday rising to 43 with service (including Bank Holidays) /li
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Programmes for physical and mental wellbeing support /li
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Free access to GP via MetLife- 24/7 GP services, private prescriptions and more for you and your family /li
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Free physiotherapy advice and face to face intervention /li
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Health cash plan /li
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Unlimited access to an employee assistance programme /li
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Pension scheme with enhanced employer contribution /li
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Professional fees paid with Continuing Professional Development and Personal development support. /li
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Life assurance /li
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20% discount on Pet Plan pet insurance /li
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Enhanced family friendly policies /li
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Recognition scheme /li
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Annual volunteer days /li
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Charity worker discounts across a variety of retailers /li
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* For Veterinary Surgeons joining us at our Grimsby Animal Hospital, we offer a one-off £2,500 Recruitment amp; Retention Allowance, £1,250 included in the first, monthly salary payment and £1,250 on successful completion of probation. brbr

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