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Band 6 Senior Staff nurse - AAU/SDEC/MDCU
We are seeking a motivated and dynamic Band 6 Nurse to join our senior nursing team, rotating across the AAU, SDEC and the MDCU. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the leadership and ongoing development of three essential front door services.
Our purpose built SDEC, opened in August 2025, supports patients referred from medical, surgical and orthopaedic pathways, with referrals received from primary care, internal wards and clinics and the Emergency Department.
Alongside this, our 55 bedded AAU and newly developed MDCU provide rapid assessment, treatment and supported early discharge for a diverse medical population.
This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route however sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds (£25000), and any role-specific criteria.
Provide visible and effective leadership while rotating across AAU/SDEC and MDCU
support safe, timely and efficient patient flow through all three units
Deliver high quality clinical assessment and care within fast paced acute environments
Act as a role model, supporting, supervising and developing junior staff
Contribute to maintaining staff wellbeing, team morale and a positive working culture
Ensure safe standards of care through adherence to policies, procedures and governance processes
Participate in service development, pathway improvement and the ongoing development of the new SDEC and MDCU services
Work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team to support seamless patient journeys
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Candidate Pack
In conjunction with the unit sister’s develop policies, protocols and procedures necessary to support practice.
In conjunction with the unit sister take an active role in Risk Management in line with the Trust’s policy, report risks appropriately and assist in ensuring controls in place.
Assisting in setting objectives in line with Unit’s and Corporate objectives.
Report/action any incidents or undue occurrences reported or witnessed. Undertake appropriate investigation of clinical incidents as indicated.
Undertake Early Learning Reviews of any clinical incidents as required, and working with the sister ensure that any resulting actions are embedded within the clinical area.
Ensure that patient activity is monitored and that all patient information is entered into the PAS system at a timely point.
This job description is an outline of the role and responsibilities. From time to time due to the needs of the service, we may ask you to flexibly undertake other duties that are consistent with your role and banding, including project work, internal job rotation and absence cover.
We are seeking a motivated and dynamic Band 6 Nurse to join our senior nursing team, rotating across the AAU, SDEC and the MDCU. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the leadership and ongoing development of three essential front door services.
Our purpose built SDEC, opened in August 2025, supports patients referred from medical, surgical and orthopaedic pathways, with referrals received from primary care, internal wards and clinics and the Emergency Department.
Alongside this, our 55 bedded AAU and newly developed MDCU provide rapid assessment, treatment and supported early discharge for a diverse medical population.
This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route however sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds (£25000), and any role-specific criteria.
Provide visible and effective leadership while rotating across AAU/SDEC and MDCU
support safe, timely and efficient patient flow through all three units
Deliver high quality clinical assessment and care within fast paced acute environments
Act as a role model, supporting, supervising and developing junior staff
Contribute to maintaining staff wellbeing, team morale and a positive working culture
Ensure safe standards of care through adherence to policies, procedures and governance processes
Participate in service development, pathway improvement and the ongoing development of the new SDEC and MDCU services
Work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team to support seamless patient journeys
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Candidate Pack
In conjunction with the unit sister’s develop policies, protocols and procedures necessary to support practice.
In conjunction with the unit sister take an active role in Risk Management in line with the Trust’s policy, report risks appropriately and assist in ensuring controls in place.
Assisting in setting objectives in line with Unit’s and Corporate objectives.
Report/action any incidents or undue occurrences reported or witnessed. Undertake appropriate investigation of clinical incidents as indicated.
Undertake Early Learning Reviews of any clinical incidents as required, and working with the sister ensure that any resulting actions are embedded within the clinical area.
Ensure that patient activity is monitored and that all patient information is entered into the PAS system at a timely point.
This job description is an outline of the role and responsibilities. From time to time due to the needs of the service, we may ask you to flexibly undertake other duties that are consistent with your role and banding, including project work, internal job rotation and absence cover.
Job details
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LocationChichester, England, United Kingdom
Posted22 May 2026
SalaryNot specified
SponsorshipVisa Sponsored ✓
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