Critical Care Nurse – Band 6 (Visa Sponsorship Available)
Employer: University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Location: Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton, England
Contract: Permanent | Full-time / Part-time
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Day & Night shifts)
Closing Date: 20 January 2026
Visa Sponsorship: UK Skilled Worker Route
Salary
£38,682 – £46,580 per annum (pro rata)
Agenda for Change – Band 6
Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Band 6 Critical Care Nurse to join Brighton Critical Care, a brand-new 31-bedded unit located in the state-of-the-art Louisa Martindale Building.
The unit offers beautiful views of the sea and countryside and is based in Brighton, one of the UK’s most vibrant coastal cities. This role is ideal for an ICU nurse with an accredited Critical Care qualification who is ready to take on a leadership role within a friendly and supportive team.
Brighton Critical Care is a major trauma centre and the tertiary referral unit within the Kent, Surrey and Sussex Network. Some cross-site working is required at Princess Royal Hospital, Haywards Heath.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Plan, deliver and evaluate evidence-based care for critically ill Level 2 and Level 3 patients
- Act as shift leader and support nursing staff
- Mentor, support and assess colleagues’ clinical skills
- Promote practice development within Critical Care
- Participate in audit, quality improvement and project work
- Support shift coordination and development reviews alongside or in the absence of the Band 7 Nurse
Essential Criteria
- Registered Nurse with NMC registration
- Experience as a Band 5 nurse in Critical Care
- Completion of an accredited ICU / Critical Care course
- Strong leadership, mentoring and delegation skills
- Up-to-date clinical knowledge and excellent communication skills
Desirable Criteria
- Experience in Neurosurgery
- Evidence of involvement in quality improvement initiatives
Visa Sponsorship
This role is eligible for UK Skilled Worker visa sponsorship, subject to meeting UK Visas & Immigration requirements, including relevant skill level, salary threshold and role-specific criteria.
Working at UHSussex
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust delivers Excellent Care Everywhere. We are rated Outstanding for Caring by the CQC and are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust. We promote diversity, inclusion and wellbeing, offering staff networks, buddy support for new starters and strong career development opportunities.
Informal Enquiries
Lucy Pitt – Matron
Email: lucy.pitt4@nhs.net
Telephone: 07341 884379
You may also contact Julie Francis at julie.francis7@nhs.net.
How to Apply
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