New role for Acosia Nyanin, Chief Nursing Officer
19 January 2021
Acosia Nyanin, Chief Nursing Officer at Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, has been appointed Chief Nurse for the NHS England and Improvement South East region. She will start her new role on a full-time basis from 5 July 2021, working one day a week in the meantime with the South East region team.
Acosia joined Sussex Partnership as Chief Nurse in December 2018 and has worked in mental health and social care services for 17 years. Her previous roles include Director of Quality (South region) and Professional Lead for Acute Mental Health and Addictions with Priory Group, and Head of Inspection for Adult Social Care at the Care Quality Commission.
Acosia began her nursing career working in Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust working across inpatient services before moving into the Trust's community services where she held a number of positions over 13 years.
Acosia is a Registered Mental Health Nurse and is passionate about mental health and service delivery that is truly person centred.
Sam Allen, CEO at Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, said:
“As Chief Nurse at Sussex Partnership, Acosia has brought energy, focus and a passion for patient care and experience to everything she does. Acosia represents the very best of NHS leadership and the nursing profession. It has been a pleasure and a privilege to work alongside her as a valued member of our Board of Directors at Sussex Partnership.
Whilst I am sad to lose Acosia from Sussex Partnership, I am incredibly proud to see her talent recognised and her achieve this promotion. Whilst leaving us Acosia will remain part of our South East NHS and care family and I look forward to continuing to work with her in this capacity.”
Acosia Nyanin said:
“I feel truly privileged to have worked with the team at Sussex Partnership as Chief Nursing Officer. Given the challenges we have faced over the last year – and continue to manage – in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, I couldn’t be prouder to be a nurse working as part of our wonderful NHS.
Our staff have been incredible in doing everything possible keep patients, families and carers feeling safe and supported. Their commitment, compassion and team work is truly inspirational. I am particularly inspired by and thankful for what our staff across mental health and learning disability achieve, every day, on behalf of the local communities we serve.
I will continue to do everything I possibly can to support them, both during my remaining time at Sussex Partnership and in my new role at NHS England and Improvement.”
Ruth May, Chief Nursing Officer for England said:
“I’m delighted to welcome Acosia onto our nursing leadership team at NHS England and Improvement. Her passion for patient care and the nursing profession will be invaluable as we continue to strive to provide the communities we serve with the best possible care, treatment and support. Acosia will also bring invaluable specialist mental health expertise and experience to our team.