At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide compassionate care to children with complex health needs and empower their families.
- Company: Thornbury Community Services, dedicated to improving children's lives.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, professional development, 24/7 support, and wellbeing resources.
- Other info: Join a team that values compassion and resilience in a rewarding role.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while working night shifts in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in UK complex care and skills in paediatric care essential.
The predicted salary is between 39.55 - 39.55 £ per hour.
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 for 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. You will work night shifts 1:1, providing reassurance and respite for a teenage male and his family. You should be committed and reliable with a lot of experience/knowledge of complex epilepsy. You must be comfortable working with dogs in the home and a driving licence is recommended due to the remote location.
What We’re Looking For
- 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 Ventilation via Mask (CPAP), Care and Use of Gastrostomy & complex epilepsy/seizure management.
Your Benefits as a TCS Nurse
- 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‑clock wellbeing support.
- Upskilling: Access to refresher courses and practical skills sessions.
Apply Today If you want a role where your skills change lives and your care creates possibilities, apply now.
Community Paediatric Nurse - Complex Care - Okehampton in Devon employer: Thornbury Community Services
At Thornbury Community Services, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the lives of children with complex health needs. Our supportive work culture fosters professional development through free CPD opportunities and 24/7 access to clinical support, ensuring that our nurses feel empowered and valued. Working in Okehampton offers the unique advantage of providing personalised care in a close-knit community, where every shift is a chance to create lasting change for families.
Contact Details:
Thornbury Community Services Recruitment Team
