Complex Paediatric Nurse - Buckingham

THORNBURY Community Services; Buckingham; On-site; GBP 4,133,000 - 5,510,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional Development (CPD)

24/7 Support

Employee Assistance Programme

Upskilling courses

Job summary

Thornbury Community Services is seeking a Community Paediatric Nurse to support a 6-year-old boy with bulbar palsy and a tracheostomy during his school day in Buckingham. You will help him stay safe, learn new skills, and participate in activities that matter to him, both at school and at home.

The role requires compassionate, reliable nurses with UK complex care experience (minimum 6 months in the last 2 years).

Qualifications

• Experience in UK complex paediatric care (min 6 months in last 2 years).
• Competence in tracheostomy care and suction.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care during school hours.
• Build trust with families and empower child to participate in activities.

Skills

Paediatric care

Tracheostomy care

Suction & NG tube management

Tools

Medical equipment handling

Job description

Community Paediatric Nurse – Complex Care

Pay Rates (including holiday pay):

• Days: £35.20 per hour

At Thornbury Community Services, we believe every child deserves the chance to live life to the fullest. We’re looking for paediatric nurses 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 children the chance to grow, learn, and experience joy despite complex health needs.

We are seeking enthusiastic, engaging, and highly organised Paediatric Nurses to join a dedicated team supporting a 6-year-old boy with bulbar palsy and a tracheostomy during his school day. This is a rewarding opportunity to play a pivotal role in a young child's first experience of education, helping him to thrive, participate, and achieve his full potential within a school environment. We are looking for compassionate and committed nurses who can provide consistent, high-quality clinical support while fostering independence, confidence, and meaningful social interactions. The ideal candidates will be reliable, proactive, and passionate about delivering person-centred care, ensuring our client receives the fulfilment, enrichment, and continuity of support he deserves as he embarks on this important milestone in his life.

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking nurses who are:

• Compassionate and resilient, with a genuine passion for paediatric care.
• Experienced in UK complex care (minimum 6 months in the last 2 years).
• Skilled in key areas such as Tracheostomy Care & Suction & Nasogastric Tube 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-the-clock wellbeing support.
• Upskilling: Access to refresher courses and practical skills sessions.