Senior Ward Nurse – Clinical Area Lead opportunity, Pennard Vets, Kent

Senior Ward Nurse – Clinical Area Lead Pennard Vets, Sevenoaks, Kent Salary Up to £35,000 DOE Job Type Permanent | Full-time (40 hours per week across 4 days) Location Sevenoaks, TN13 Closing Date 30 November 2026 (midday) About Pennard Vets Pennard Vets is an independent, employee-owned veterinary practice offering first opinion and referral-level care from its purpose-built hybrid hospital in Sevenoaks. The practice combines advanced facilities with a clinically led approach, giving team members the opportunity to influence how services develop and improve. The Role Pennard Vets is looking for a Senior Ward Nurse to take on a Clinical Area Lead position within its hospital team. This role combines leadership of the inpatient wards with ownership of a clinical speciality area, allowing the successful candidate to develop standards, drive improvements and shape the future direction of their chosen discipline. The successful applicant will work closely with the Hospital Director and Practice Manager, support and mentor colleagues, and play an active role in clinical decision-making and service development. Key Responsibilities Lead the day-to-day running of the inpatient wards.Maintain high standards of patient care and clinical excellence.Take ownership of a chosen clinical speciality area.Develop protocols, processes and service improvements.Mentor and support the nursing team.Contribute to strategic discussions and practice development.Promote positive change and support colleagues through new initiatives.Work collaboratively across first opinion and referral services. Facilities The Sevenoaks Hospital Offers Three dedicated operating theatres.Separate dog, cat and exotics wards.Dedicated dental suite.Hydrotherapy facilities.CT and MRI imaging.Digital cytology and in-house laboratory facilities.Close collaboration with South East Veterinary Referrals and on-site specialists. The Ideal Candidate Applicants Should Be a qualified and experienced RVN.Have leadership aspirations and strong clinical skills.Enjoy mentoring and developing colleagues.Be confident implementing improvements and new ways of working.Communicate clearly and positively with colleagues and clients.Be adaptable and open to working across both first opinion and referral settings.Be comfortable embracing new technology and process improvements. Benefits Employee ownership within the practice.Unlimited CPD (subject to Director approval).Support for leadership development and career progression.Professional fees paid, including RCVS and VDS.Four-day working week.Five weeks' holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service.Birthday leave when scheduled to work.Medicash health cash plan for employees and family members (after probation).Pension scheme and Group Life Assurance.Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support.Access to Vetlife resources.Enhanced family leave benefits (subject to service requirements).Staff pet healthcare scheme.Refer-a-friend bonus scheme. How to Apply To apply or arrange an informal conversation about the role, please send your CV or expression of interest to: Julie Gerrish ✉️ julie.gerrish@pennardvets.com Please copy: careers@pennardvets.com Pennard Vets is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of background or circumstances.