£32.00 – £34.00 / per hour Homecare Nurse Paediatric Nurse Luton Homecare Nurse

Location:

Luton (LU1) – Bedfordshire, South East, United Kingdom

Salary:

3200.00 – 3400.00

Type:

Permanent

Main Industry:

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Job ID:

132861194

Company:

coylehomecare

Posted On:

08 April 2026

Job Description: Paediatric Complex Care Nurse
We are seeking experienced Paediatric Nurses to support a child with complex medical needs following a traumatic high cervical spinal cord injury and hypoxic brain injury. The child is ventilator dependent 24/7 via tracheostomy and requires a 2:1 nurse-led care package in the home setting.
Clinical Responsibilities Management of continuous ventilatory support via tracheostomy (wet circuit; dry circuit only when well) Full tracheostomy care including suctioning, humidification, tube and tie changes, and emergency airway management Continuous monitoring of respiratory and cardiovascular status with immediate escalation of concerns Use of cough assist, nebulisers, and positioning to optimise ventilation and secretion clearance PEG management including administration of nutrition, fluids and medications Monitoring for aspiration risk, feeding intolerance, reflux and PEG site complications Skilled management of indwelling urinary catheter and monitoring for infection or autonomic dysreflexia Regular skin integrity assessments and pressure injury prevention Safe moving and handling using hoists, with careful handling due to osteoporosis Strict aseptic technique and infection prevention at all times Medication administration in line with prescription and care plans Approach to Care Trauma-informed, child-centred nursing care Consistent caregivers to promote emotional safety and reduce distress Close collaboration with multidisciplinary teams Working Pattern 12-hour day and night shifts 2:1 nurse-led care Essential Criteria Registered Children’s Nurse (RSCN / RN Child) Experience in complex paediatric care, ventilation and tracheostomy management (or willingness to undertake specialist training) Confident in recognising and responding to clinical deterioration

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