Frailty SDEC Clinical Nurse Specialist and Unit Manager
Location
Brighton, England, United Kingdom
Posted At
8/15/2025
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Description
We are looking for a dedicated and experienced nurse with a passion for frailty care to take on the role of Clinical Nurse Specialist / Ward Manager within our Frailty Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) service. Based in the Frailty Directorate, Medicine Division, at one of our acute hospital sites, this role offers a unique opportunity to lead and shape high-quality care for older adults in an acute setting.
The service is focused on delivering rapid assessment and personalised care to elderly patients, aiming to reduce unnecessary admissions and prevent prolonged hospital stays through timely intervention and multidisciplinary working.
As the CNS/Ward Manager, you will play a key role in leading the nursing team, ensuring safe, effective, and compassionate care delivery. You will be expected to demonstrate strong clinical leadership, promote evidence-based practice, and actively support service development and quality improvement initiatives.
You will be fully supported with a tailored induction, access to continued professional development, and opportunities to further advance your leadership and clinical skills as part of a forward-thinking and supportive team at University Hospitals Sussex.
We welcome applications from those who currently hold a UK NMC registration. If you currently hold an overseas nursing qualification and require sponsorship we are not currently direct hiring Internationally Qualified Nurses.
This is a varied, challenging, and rewarding leadership role where you will have the opportunity to make a real difference to patient experience and outcomes.
As Clinical Nurse Specialist / Ward Manager, you will lead the day-to-day running of the Frailty Same Day Emergency Care Unit (C8), providing visible clinical leadership and overseeing safe, efficient care delivery for frail patients. You will manage the triage of referrals, coordinate timely assessments and interventions, and support effective discharge planning, working closely with the multidisciplinary team.
You Will Have Responsibility For
The service currently operates Monday to Friday, with plans to transition to a 7-day model, which will require participation in a rotational weekend rota once implemented.
At UHSussex (UHSx), diversity is our strength, & we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness & 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, & can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) & a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients & staff with the same compassion & empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above & beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our candidate information pack & wellbeing programme, for staff which is extensive & designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching & training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us & throughout your career we will help you to grow & develop. We hope that in choosing UHSx you are choosing a long & happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make & feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application & the start of your journey with UHSx.
Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Daniela Cunha Job title: Matron Email address: [email protected] Telephone number: 01273 696955
Riezel Paniza, Head of Nursing for Frailty
[email protected]
The service is focused on delivering rapid assessment and personalised care to elderly patients, aiming to reduce unnecessary admissions and prevent prolonged hospital stays through timely intervention and multidisciplinary working.
As the CNS/Ward Manager, you will play a key role in leading the nursing team, ensuring safe, effective, and compassionate care delivery. You will be expected to demonstrate strong clinical leadership, promote evidence-based practice, and actively support service development and quality improvement initiatives.
You will be fully supported with a tailored induction, access to continued professional development, and opportunities to further advance your leadership and clinical skills as part of a forward-thinking and supportive team at University Hospitals Sussex.
We welcome applications from those who currently hold a UK NMC registration. If you currently hold an overseas nursing qualification and require sponsorship we are not currently direct hiring Internationally Qualified Nurses.
This is a varied, challenging, and rewarding leadership role where you will have the opportunity to make a real difference to patient experience and outcomes.
As Clinical Nurse Specialist / Ward Manager, you will lead the day-to-day running of the Frailty Same Day Emergency Care Unit (C8), providing visible clinical leadership and overseeing safe, efficient care delivery for frail patients. You will manage the triage of referrals, coordinate timely assessments and interventions, and support effective discharge planning, working closely with the multidisciplinary team.
You Will Have Responsibility For
- Line management of nursing staff, including rostering, supervision, and performance management
- Prioritising and delegating workload to ensure high-quality care under pressure
- Leading on audits, quality assurance, and nursing professional development
- Monitoring and maintaining clinical standards and patient safety
- Acting as a change agent in developing a flexible, responsive service aligned with future models of care
- Championing the delivery of care that upholds privacy, dignity, and compassionate practice
The service currently operates Monday to Friday, with plans to transition to a 7-day model, which will require participation in a rotational weekend rota once implemented.
At UHSussex (UHSx), diversity is our strength, & we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness & 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, & can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) & a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients & staff with the same compassion & empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above & beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our candidate information pack & wellbeing programme, for staff which is extensive & designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching & training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us & throughout your career we will help you to grow & develop. We hope that in choosing UHSx you are choosing a long & happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make & feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application & the start of your journey with UHSx.
Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Daniela Cunha Job title: Matron Email address: [email protected] Telephone number: 01273 696955
Riezel Paniza, Head of Nursing for Frailty
[email protected]
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