Complex Care Nurse in Leeds LS1 — Manage Ventilated & Tracheostomy Patients via a Trusted Complex Care Agency
Team Carer Agency is actively recruiting experienced Complex Care Nurses in Leeds LS1 to deliver life-sustaining clinical support to adults and children with highly complex medical needs in home and community settings. If you hold a current NMC PIN and are trained in ventilation and tracheostomy management, this is a career-defining opportunity to join one of the UK's most respected complex care staffing specialists.
About the Role
Working under the banner of Team Carer Agency, you will be placed with clients across Leeds LS1 and the wider West Yorkshire region, providing high-acuity nursing care to patients who depend on mechanical ventilation, tracheostomy management, and complex medication regimens. Our placement team works closely with NHS discharge teams, social workers, and families to ensure every patient receives seamless, person-centred care.
Leeds LS1 is at the heart of a thriving healthcare corridor, serviced by Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust — one of the largest NHS trusts in England. As a Complex Care Nurse, your expertise will bridge the gap between acute hospital care and independent living at home, giving patients the dignity, safety, and quality of life they deserve.
Ventilation Management
Manage invasive and non-invasive ventilators (NIV/NIPPY), adjust settings, and respond to alarms with clinical precision.
Tracheostomy Care
Inner tube changes, stoma site care, suctioning, emergency decannulation protocols — delivered with expert, calm confidence.
Medication Administration
Administer complex IV, PEG, and oral medications accurately, maintaining up-to-date MAR charts and documentation.
Family & Carer Training
Empower family members and support workers through skilled education, handover notes, and ongoing coaching.
According to the NMC, demand for registered nurses with complex care competencies has grown by over 30% since 2021, driven by the shift from hospital to community-based care across England. Leeds is one of the fastest-growing markets for home ventilation nursing in the North.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
- Monitor and manage patients on invasive and non-invasive home ventilation, adjusting parameters in line with care plans
- Perform routine and emergency tracheostomy inner tube changes, suctioning, and stoma care
- Administer prescribed medications via oral, IV, PEG, and subcutaneous routes
- Conduct full clinical assessments, escalating deterioration promptly to the MDT
- Complete accurate, contemporaneous nursing records and electronic care notes
- Liaise with NHS England community teams, respiratory consultants, and case managers
- Support and mentor healthcare assistants and support workers within the care package
- Safeguard patients in line with local Leeds City Council and CQC safeguarding protocols
- Participate in MDT reviews, patient goal-setting, and discharge planning meetings
- Maintain mandatory training and clinical competency records through Team Carer Agency's CPD framework
Essential Requirements
Desirable Attributes
- Previous community or home-based complex care nursing experience
- Paediatric complex care background (PICU, NICU, or community paeds)
- Experience with PEG/NG tube feeding and enteral nutrition management
- Knowledge of CQC fundamental standards and person-centred care planning
Nurses joining Team Carer Agency in Leeds receive a free clinical competency assessment and bespoke onboarding to ensure readiness for high-dependency community placements — no cost, no hassle, just career progression.
Current Complex Care Vacancies — Leeds & Nearby
| Role | Location | Rate (p/h) | Shift Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Complex Care Nurse | Leeds LS1 | £22–£28 | Day / Night | Urgent |
| Tracheostomy Specialist Nurse | Leeds LS2 | £24–£29 | Long Days | Urgent |
| Home Ventilation Nurse | Leeds LS6 | £23–£27 | Nights | Open |
| Paediatric Complex Care Nurse | Leeds LS8 | £24–£30 | Flexible | Urgent |
| Complex Care Support Worker | Leeds LS1 | £13–£16 | Mixed | Open |
| RGN — Complex Care | Bradford BD1 | £21–£26 | Day / Night | Open |
| Complex Care Nurse | Wakefield WF1 | £21–£26 | Nights | Open |
| Community Complex Nurse | Harrogate HG1 | £22–£27 | Day Shifts | Open |
| RNLD — Complex Needs | Leeds LS11 | £22–£28 | Flexible | Urgent |
| Senior Complex Care Nurse | Yorkshire-wide | £27–£32 | Any | Urgent |
| Night Nurse — Complex Care | Leeds LS3 | £25–£30 | Nights Only | Open |
| HCA — Complex Care | Leeds LS7 | £12–£15 | Mixed | Open |
Rates are guideline figures and may vary by package complexity. Contact our team for a personalised rate discussion.
Why Register with Team Carer Agency?
Registered with the Care Quality Commission and operating under the NHS Improvement framework, Team Carer Agency has built a reputation for matching only the most clinically competent nurses with the most complex patients. Our Leeds placement coordinators are dedicated to matching your skills, availability, and career goals with packages that genuinely suit you.
- Competitive pay — weekly BACS, with holiday pay accrued from day one
- Free mandatory training refreshers including manual handling, safeguarding, and BLS
- Access to our CPD portal with accredited complex care modules
- 24/7 on-call clinical support line — never face a clinical challenge alone
- Dedicated Leeds-based compliance and payroll team for fast, accurate processing
- Refer a friend bonus scheme — earn up to £250 per successful referral
Conclusion — Your Complex Care Career Starts Here in Leeds
Complex care nursing in Leeds LS1 is not just a job — it is a vocation. Patients on home ventilators and tracheostomies depend on nurses who are not only clinically excellent but also compassionate, reliable, and unflappable under pressure. Team Carer Agency provides the infrastructure, support, and placement quality that allows nurses like you to do your best work every shift. Whether you are transitioning from an NHS ward setting, returning to the register, or simply looking for more rewarding, flexible community work, we have a complex care package in Leeds that is right for you. Browse all available roles today, or speak directly with our Leeds recruitment team for same-day registration support.
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