Complex Care Nurse

Marva Group; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing healthcare organization in the UK is seeking an experienced Complex Care Nurse to support children and adults with complex health needs. The role involves clinical assessments, care planning, and providing training to staff. Ideal candidates have a nursing qualification and experience in complex care. The position is community-based, emphasizing safe, compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ post-registration experience in complex care, community, or acute nursing.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Full UK driving licence and own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Carry out comprehensive assessments for clients with complex needs.
• Develop and review individualised care plans.
• Deliver hands-on clinical care and provide training.
• Work closely with families and professionals to coordinate care.
• Monitor and audit care quality.

Skills

Tracheostomy care

Ventilation management

PEG / enteral feeding

Catheterisation

Seizure management

Leadership

Risk assessment

Communication

Education

Registered Nurse (RGN / RSCN / RNLD)

Job description

We’re seeking an experienced and compassionate Complex Care Nurse to join our community healthcare team, supporting both children and adults with complex health needs in their homes and local settings. You’ll play a vital role in clinical assessments, care planning, and staff support, ensuring every client receives safe, high‑quality, person‑centred care.

What you’ll do

• Carry out comprehensive assessments for clients with complex needs (tracheostomy, ventilation, PEG feeding, seizure management).
• Develop and review individualised care plans in line with best practice and CQC standards.
• Deliver hands‑on clinical care and provide training to healthcare assistants in the community.
• Work closely with families, GPs, therapists, and other professionals to coordinate care.
• Monitor and audit care quality, ensuring compliance with safeguarding and governance policies.
• Participate in the on‑call rota, offering clinical advice and escalation support when needed.

Required qualifications and experience

• Registered Nurse (RGN / RSCN / RNLD) with active NMC PIN.
• Minimum 2 years’ post‑registration experience in complex care, community, or acute nursing.
• Proven skills in at least one of the following areas:
  • Tracheostomy care
  • Ventilation management
  • PEG / enteral feeding
  • Catheterisation and bowel management
  • Seizure management and medication administration
• Strong leadership, risk assessment, and documentation skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Full UK driving licence and own vehicle.

Ideally, you will also have

• Acute experience with both children and adults in HDU/ITU settings.
• Confidence in tracheostomy care, ventilation, seizure management, and chest management.
• Experience in paediatric complex care.
• Previous homecare or community nursing experience.
• Clinical training or mentorship background.

Marva Group is a fast‑growing healthcare organisation with a diverse portfolio including care homes, recruitment services, domiciliary care, and specialist health solutions. We’re united by one vision: delivering safe, compassionate, and person‑centred care across the healthcare continuum.