ICU Staff Nurse in Southampton

Join Our Team and Earn a £400 Bonus!

£150 paid training + £250 after probation

About the Client – A Unique and Inspiring Role

We are supporting a

young medical student (early 20s)

who sustained a

high-level spinal cord injury

while on holiday from university. He is exceptionally bright, articulate, and determined to return to his studies and live as independently as possible. Despite everything he has been through, he has a

positive, driven mindset

and is fully engaged in his care and future. He lives in a

fully adapted family home

in Oxfordshire with a specialist care setup and strong family support. He is also one of a very small number of people in the UK to have a

Neuralink implant , allowing him to control his laptop purely through thought. It is an incredible piece of technology and a fascinating environment to work in. This is a

highly engaging and meaningful package , where you will build a genuine relationship and play a key role in supporting his long-term goals. Clinical Complexity – ICU-Level Care at Home

This is a

high-acuity package

requiring confident critical care nurses: Fully ventilated via tracheostomy

Complex airway clearance and respiratory support

Autonomic dysreflexia risk and blood pressure instability

Periods where the client may not be able to communicate changes in condition

This means: Observation and clinical judgement are critical

Early recognition of deterioration is essential

You must be confident working independently

This is

not routine care

— it requires ICU-level thinking in a 1:1 setting. What We're Looking For NMC Registered Nurse

Current ICU / Critical Care experience ( essential ) / Spinal Injury, neurological conditions or other similar acute or specialist backgrounds.

Confident managing ventilated patients

Calm, observant, and clinically decisive

Nurses who value consistency, teamwork, and high standards of care

This role would particularly suit ICU nurses who prefer nights or want fixed night work alongside hospital shifts, while remaining in a highly clinical and rewarding environment. Why This Role ICU-level care in a 1:1 setting

Work with a highly motivated young person

Be part of a package that genuinely makes a difference

Join a specialist provider committed to doing complex care properly

Team Flexibility & Clinical Oversight To maintain a safe and well-run package: Occasional flexibility to support alternative shifts, including days if needed

Cross-over shifts for supervision, clinical oversight, and team consistency

Supporting sickness and annual leave cover where possible

As this is a small specialist team, we do need some flexibility so that night staff remain connected to the wider team and we can safely cover the rota when required. Pay (PAYE Only)

£41.82/hr

Care Model 24/7 package

2:1 care at all times: 1 x Critical Care RN

1 x Complex HCA

You will be part of a

small, consistent team , ensuring continuity and high-quality care. Shift Pattern – NIGHTS ONLY (Fixed 4-Week Rota)

20:00–08:00 Pattern C Week 1: Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat Week 2: Wed, Thu, Sun Week 3: Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat Week 4: Wed, Thu, Sun Pattern D Week 1: Wed, Thu, Sun Week 2: Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat Week 3: Wed, Thu, Sun Week 4: Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat ? 3–4 shifts per week ? Fully predictable rota About Paragon Home Healthcare

Paragon is a

specialist complex care provider , working in partnership with organisations such as the

Spinal Injuries Association (SIA) . We are known for: Delivering high-acuity care safely in the community

Strong clinical governance and Nurse Practitioner support

Building stable, high-quality care teams

This is exactly the kind of package where that specialist support matters — getting the right team, structure, and oversight in place from the start. Please state Pattern C or D when applying. TPBN1_UKTJ