Community Nurse - Complex Care - Newton Abbot

Thornbury Community Services; Highweek; On-site; GBP 53,726 - 57,859; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free CPD

24/7 Support

Employee Assistance Programme

Upskilling

Job summary

Thornbury Community Services is seeking a Community Nurse for Complex Care in the Plymouth area. You will work nights in a 1:1 capacity with a teenage male client, focusing on ensuring safety, supporting families, and facilitating independence at home and within the community.

The role requires experience in UK complex care, comfort with managing epilepsy, and the ability to work in a home setting that may include dogs. A driving license is recommended due to remote location.

Qualifications

• Compassionate and resilient attitude essential for complex pediatric care.
• Experience in UK complex care, minimum 6 months in the last 2 years.
• Skilled in ventilation via mask (CPAP), gastrostomy care, and epilepsy/seizure management.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 night shifts with families to ensure safety and well-being.
• Build trust with families and create safe home environments for children.
• Empower children to learn new skills and participate in activities at home and in the community.

Skills

Compassionate & resilient

UK complex care experience

Ventilation CPAP & gastrostomy

Job description

Community Nurse - Complex Care - Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Community Nurse – Complex Care

Location: Plympton, Plymouth Shifts: Monday-Sunday nights - 21:00-07:00

Pay Rates (including holiday pay):

• Nights: £39.55 per hour

At Thornbury Community Services, we believe every child deserves the chance to live life to the fullest. We’re looking fornurses who want to make a real difference - helping young people stay safe, achieve their goals, discover new hobbies, and enjoy experiences that matter most to them.

Your role goes beyond clinical care. You’ll build trust with families, create safe environments, and empower children to take trips, learn new skills, and thrive at home and in their community. Every shift is an opportunity to change a life.

Why This Role Matters

Joining Thornbury means being part of something bigger - giving patients the chance to grow, learn, and experience joy despite complex health needs. You will work night shifts 1:1, providing reassurance and respite for a teenage male and their family. You should be committed and reliable with lots of experience/knowledge of complex epilepsy. You must be comfortable working with dogs in the home and a driving license is recommended due to remote location.

If you're looking for consecutive shifts & block bookings with this client and potentially other clients in surrounding areas, we want to hear from you!

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking nurses who are:

• Compassionate and resilient, with a genuine passion for complex care.
• Experienced in UK complex care (minimum 6 months in the last 2 years).
• Skilled in key areas such as Ventilation via Mask (CPAP), Care and Use of Gastrostomy & complex epilepsy/seizure management.

Your Benefits as a TCS Nurse

We value our nurses and offer a package designed to support your career and wellbeing:

• Professional Development: Access to free CPD and support with revalidation.
• 24/7 Support: Clinical and operational teams available whenever you need them.
• Employee Assistance Programme: Round‑timewellbeing support.
• Upskilling: Access to refresher courses and practical skills sessions.