At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide ICU-level care in a 1:1 setting for a young medical student with a spinal injury.
- Company: Join Paragon Home Healthcare, a specialist complex care provider.
- Benefits: Earn a £400 bonus, competitive pay, and work in a supportive environment.
- Other info: Fixed night shifts with a predictable rota and a small, dedicated team.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in someone's life while developing your nursing skills.
- Qualifications: NMC Registered Nurse with current ICU experience and confidence in critical care.
The predicted salary is between 41.82 - 41.82 £ per hour.
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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
34 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.
Registered Nurse ICU in Southampton employer: Paragon Home Healthcare
At Paragon Home Healthcare, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values the dedication and commitment of our staff. With competitive pay rates, a generous bonus structure, and comprehensive training provided, we ensure that our team members feel supported and appreciated in their roles. Our inclusive work culture fosters personal growth and development, making it a rewarding environment for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others in the Clapham community.
