We at Lloyd & Cowan are delighted to be working with a practice who are looking for a Clinical Director to join their team. Your day to day duties will include but are not limited to – Supporting a team of 4 vets, welcoming graduates if required, clinical work such as surgery and consultations, overseeing high clinical standards, manging the vets rota, making clinical decisions and working closely with the practice manager to achieve goals and objectives.
The practice:
Their practice is set in a beautiful rural location with beautiful countryside views.
The practice itself has 4 consultation rooms in our main clinic with a large open fully equipped internal prep/laboratory area, endoscopy, ultrasound, digital and dental radiography, dental suite, theatre, and kennels. They also have a separate cat theatre suite, prep area and kennels adjoining the main prep area and alongside this they are very lucky to have an entire separate cat clinic which has its own reception, waiting room, 2 consultation rooms and prep area, all next to their main clinic.
Other duties may include –
Management duties
Ensure that staff are given appropriate leadership, guidance, development and appraisal.
Ensure all Health and Safety policies are adhered to within the Practice.
Be responsible for the financial performance of the Practice including the achievement of the EBITDA as set out in the Practice Budget and Business Plan, working towards a Vet: Sales ratio of 4.5x.
Be responsible for the clinical staff rotas.
Communicate regularly with your Business Support Manager under the guidelines of Clinical Director Powers and Authorities.
Clinical management duties
Ensure practice achieves and maintains RCVS Practice Standards Scheme registration.
Comply with the legal obligations in relation to prescription, safe keeping and supply of Veterinary medicinal products.
Promote clinical best practice and encourage peer review of cases.
HR duties
Promote wellbeing within your practice.
For all staff ensure the following: Right to work checks are carried out, Employment contracts are in place, Up to date Job Descriptions are issued, Appraisals actioned at least once a year.
Ensure that Vets and Nurses within your practice carry out CPD to develop themselves and the practice.
Promoting and supporting Diversity and Inclusion within your practice
Rota:
You will be required to work 40 hours a week but this is flexible and can be done over 4-5days. Currently it is worked Monday 9-5pm (Admin) and Tues-Thurs 8.30-7.30pm (Clinical). There is a weekend rota which you will be required to work, the opening hours are 9-5pm Saturday only and this is a 1 in 4 rota. There is no out of hours work required with this role.
Lead their experienced Team:
They are a well bonded team of 4 vets, 11 nurses, 1 animal nursing assistant, 5 receptionists and a practice manager. Some of the team have been at the practice since it opened 17 years ago.
Whilst they do not currently have any certificate holders at the practice they do have a few visiting specialists – cardiology, orthopaedics and ultrasonography.
Currently they work with some local charities in the community such as dogs trust, guide dogs, RSPCA, and Cats Protection. From supporting animals in foster care to running microchipping and neutering days with Cats Protection and the RSPCA.
In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from -
Work-life balance
7.6 weeks annual leave
Your birthday as a paid day off
Wellbeing
Private medical insurance
Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
Cycle to Work scheme
Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing
Non-accidental injury support
Development
£1,250 CPD allowance with 5 days paid pro rata
Certificate support
Professional Memberships
BVA membership
VDS cover
RCVS fees
Additional
Pawsome Benefits – reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers
Pension – 5% Employee/3% Employer
Discounted staff pet care
Salary for this role is between £72,000 - £75,000 depending on experience plus up to £5,000 Relocation Allowance plus a £2,000 Welcome Bonus
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