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If you're looking into practice nursing, we have outlined the common roles and responsibilities, the skills and qualities that are needed, along with information on how to become a practice nurse with Thornbury Nursing Services. We have also outlined the practice nursing placements that we currently have available across England…

Joseph was chosen to be Thornbury's April Nurse of the Month following some fantastic feedback from clients about his work. This is what they had to say:“Joseph did an amazing job with a patient under DOLS and confused. He was extremely patient, checking on the patient regularly and ensuring he…

Thornbury Nurse Sarah was recently deployed to Turkey in response to the Kahramanmaras earthquake with disaster response charity RE:ACT. RE:ACT operates in the UK and overseas, providing direct humanitarian action when it’s needed most. They repurpose the hard-earned skills and experience of military veterans and turn them into exceptionally agile…

Ben was chosen to be Thornbury's March Nurse of the Month following some fantastic feedback from our Mental Health Team in Bristol, who highlighted some brilliant comments from clients about his work. This is what they had to say:“Ben is amazing. He engages with patients, supports them, uses distraction techniques…

Thornbury Nursing Services is a nursing agency recruiting skilled nurses and midwives for temporary and last-minute positions throughout Wales. We caught up with some of our nurses to hear their thoughts on what it’s like being an agency nurse in Wales - a country steeped in myth and legend with…

Community nursing is about providing care to people outside of hospitals. You deliver essential clinical support to people in their homes and other local settings such as GP surgeries. Working as a community nurse means you get to help people maintain their independence and manage long-term conditions, as well as…

“The unique nature of mental health nursing means it is an emotionally demanding but rewarding career choice requiring exceptional dedication.” - The Introduction to the Mental Health Nurse’s Handbook Are you committed to supporting people who are using mental health services? This article is the place to discover more about the…

Daniele was chosen to be Thornbury's February Nurse of the Month based on some fantastic feedback from our Bristol Team. They highlighted how impressed clients have been with his work – so much so that he has been personally requested back for shifts on several occasions. We caught up with…

Keith was chosen to be Thornbury's January Nurse of the Month based on some fantastic feedback from our Bristol Team. They highlighted Keith's hard work and flexibility to cover shifts at short notice. Keith has also received great feedback from clients who speak very highly of him. We caught up…

Mohammed was chosen to be Thornbury's HCA of the Month following some fantastic from a community client. Mohammed supported this client over Halloween and made huge efforts to enable them to go trick or treating - a joyful experience that they will never forget. We caught up with Mohammed on…