CVS introduces three new leadership roles in nursing
Roles will offer progression opportunities and lifelong careers within the group
CVS has launched three new nursing leadership roles – a Clinical Lead RVN, a Team Lead RVN, and a Nursing Manager – as part of its recently-launched Nursing Careers Pathway, to offer clear progression routes and lifelong careers for nurses throughout the group.
The new Clinical Lead RVN will oversee a defined clinical area of a practice, implementing clinical direction and ensuring the highest standards of care for patients. They will also support the learning and development of colleagues within their field of expertise. It is anticipated that Clinical Lead RVNs would have experience of leading quality improvement initiatives and a passion for developing people to unlock their potential.
New Team Lead RVNs will lead a significant area of practice and manage a subset of the nursing team. Working alongside the Head Veterinary Nurse, they will implement practice nursing standards of care for all patients, overseeing a professional and caring service. This role would be suitable for nurses with outstanding interpersonal skills.
In addition, within CVS’ referral hospitals and multi-site practices, new Nurse Managers will oversee the leadership and development of a large multi-tiered nursing team. This managerial position would be appropriate for nurses with experience of managing a team and supporting the training of student nurses.
The Nursing Career Pathway has been launched within CVS to demonstrate clear career progression for nurses across its first opinion, referral and equine practices. It also supports clinical leaders who are having conversations with nurses about their development. CVS leaders have been briefed about the new pathway and dedicated packs have been distributed to all practice leaders for cascade to nurses in all practices.
Tara Ryan, Chief Veterinary Nursing Officer, said:
“The new nursing leadership roles offer a variety of progression opportunities, meaning nurses can truly have a lifelong career at CVS. Having the voices and experiences of nurses within leadership roles will also improve patient care, as they bring invaluable frontline insight and clinical expertise to our practices.”
CVS has practices of varying sizes and structures and not all the roles will be available everywhere, but opportunities will exist throughout the group.
CVS Group operates across small animal, farm animal, equine, laboratories and crematoria, with over 500 veterinary practices, referral centres and sites in the UK and Australia. In the last five years the company has invested nearly £80 million in its sites, facilities and equipment, in addition to industry leading training and support, to give the best possible care to animals.