Band 6 Frailty SDEC Senior Nurse

Job Description

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust seeks a Grade Band 6 Acute Frailty Nurse for a permanent, full time (37.5h/week). Hours are Monday to Friday with the expectation of participating in a 7 day rota when the service expands. Salary: £39,959 £48,117 per annum.

Job overview

We need an enthusiastic nurse to work in Frailty (Same Day Emergency Care) at the Royal Sussex County Hospital. The role focuses on rapid assessment, bespoke care and early discharge of elderly patients, preventing prolonged or unnecessary hospital stays.

The successful candidate will work effectively within a multidisciplinary team, uphold high standards of care, and continuously improve service quality.

You should be highly motivated, possess strong clinical and communication skills, and be eager to develop your career in frailty nursing.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will:

• Manage triage of patient referrals, ensure timely interventions, and handle admissions and discharges.
• Delegate workload and prioritise patient care activities.
• Conduct audits relevant to nursing professional development and monitor standards of care.
• Act as an agent for change, promoting a culture of flexibility and improvement.
• Ensure confidentiality and maintain accurate documentation and records.
• Work within an unpredictable environment, addressing aggression, violence and clinical emergencies.
• Participate in the unit’s privacy and dignity agenda.

Successful candidates will be expected to work a 7 day rota when the service becomes 7 day.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Responsible for delivery of patient care in the specialist frailty area.
• Initiative to undertake duties within the specialty, including responding to adverse reactions.
• Comprehensive assessment of patients, using knowledge and experience.
• Develop individual patient led treatment plans based on clinical reasoning and evidence.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary interventions through case management, MDT meetings and community teams.
• Maintain complete and accurate documentation; update databases and records.
• Implement care sessions based on sound theory and evidence.
• Use clinical governance frameworks; participate in supervision and reflection.
• Apply clinical judgement to evaluate patient care options.

Please see the full job description for a comprehensive list of responsibilities.

This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route; sponsorship is limited to applicants meeting the specific UKVI requirements. Only UK NMC registered nurses are considered at this stage. Internationally qualified nurses requiring sponsorship are not currently being recruited directly.

Person specification Skills and Knowledge

• Registered nurse with current UK NMC registration.
• Substantial experience in frailty care.
• Competent in venepuncture and cannulation.
• TEACH module participation or progression.
• Competent in blood transfusion and IV therapy administration.
• Evidence of professional development.
• Evidence of broad clinical skills.
• Leadership courses or proven leadership experience.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

• Evidence of championing diversity in previous roles (as appropriate).
• Evidence of self development to improve understanding of equalities issues.

Additional information

We are a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust. Our care ethos is “Excellent Care Everywhere.”

For further details regarding visa sponsorship, refer to the official UK Government website.