Paediatric ITU Nurse

Paediatric ITU Nurse

Date: 2026-09-26T00:00:00

Location: Wakefield, West Yorkshire, GB, WF1 3

Application deadline: 2026-12-28T19:00:59.553

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

About the role

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

Required Criteria

• 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

Desired Criteria

• Experience delivering care in the community or home setting


• Tracheostomy and ventilation competencies


• Safeguarding Level 3


• Basic or Advanced Paediatric Life Support (BPLS / APLS)

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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 Required Criteria 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 Desired Criteria Experience delivering care in the community or home setting Tracheostomy and ventilation competencies Safeguarding Level 3 Basic or Advanced Paediatric Life Support (BPLS / APLS) #J-18808-Ljbffr