Paediatric ITU Nurse

Paediatric ITU Nurse

Role Overview

Muve Healthcare is seeking experienced Paediatric ITU Nurses to deliver high-quality, specialist clinical care to children and young people with complex health needs within their own homes.

This role offers the opportunity to utilise advanced critical care skills in a one-to-one, family-centred environment
, supporting children to live safely and comfortably at home while promoting dignity, independence, and quality of life.

What We Offer

• One-to-one care with a strong focus on clinical excellence

• Flexible working patterns to support work-life balance

• Competitive pay rates

• Ongoing clinical training and competency refreshers

• Dedicated clinical and operational support

• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to children and families

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, evidence-based paediatric intensive care-level nursing in the service user’s home

• Provide one-to-one care for children with complex medical needs
  , including but not limited to:

  • Tracheostomy care and management

  • Ventilation (invasive and non-invasive)

  • Enteral feeding (PEG, NJ, NG)

  • Oxygen therapy and airway management

  • Complex medication administration

• Carry out comprehensive clinical assessments and respond promptly to changes in condition

• Develop, implement, and review individualised care plans in line with clinical guidance and family preferences

• Work collaboratively with families, MDTs, and external healthcare professionals

• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation and reports

• Act as an advocate for the child and family, ensuring safeguarding and best practice at all times

• Adhere to Muve Healthcare policies, CQC standards, and professional codes of conduct

• Registered Nurse (RN Child / RSCN) with a valid NMC PIN
• Significant experience working within Paediatric ITU / HDU or equivalent acute paediatric setting
• Proven competence in managing complex clinical interventions independently
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work autonomously in a community-based setting
• Full UK right to work

• Experience delivering care in the community or home setting
• Tracheostomy and ventilation competencies
• Safeguarding Level 3
• Basic or Advanced Paediatric Life Support (BPLS / APLS)