Staff Nurse Cancer Care C2 | University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust

University Hospital Southampton NHS FT; Southampton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare trust in Southampton is seeking flexible nursing staff for its acute haematology ward. You will provide high-quality patient care, develop key competencies in cancer treatment, and enhance your skills in a supportive environment. The role requires nurses to assess and evaluate individual care needs while collaborating closely with a multidisciplinary team. An ideal opportunity for those looking to grow their nursing career in oncology-related settings.

Qualifications

• Fully flexible nursing staff with competence in cancer care.
• Ability to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for individual patients.
• Experience with treatments and an understanding of nursing procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide a high standard of care for patients by assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care.
• Carry out all aspects of nursing care, treatments, and procedures within agreed policies.
• Undertake specific cancer care competencies.
• Act as a role model to encourage effective working relationships.

Job description

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

We provide a high standard of care to 27 patients 24/7. 7 beds are dedicated to those receiving autologous stem cell transplants.

C2 is an acute ward which will enable you to gain skills within a haematology setting. You will work closely with the MDT to ensure the needs of our patients are met. You will develop a range of different skills and be able to improve your knowledge or gain knowledge whilst caring for patients undergoing treatment for their cancer as well as non-malignant haematology conditions.

University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.

Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.

At UHSwe’re committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients. We proudly champion individuality, recognising that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We’re committed to creating an anti-racist, anti‑discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities.

We are looking for nursing staff who are fully flexible to come and work with us permanently on C2. Cancer care overall has very high acuity, C2 will enable you to gain skills to look after those acutely unwell patients. We have a 27 bedded haematology ward, 7 beds are dedicated to stem cell returns, you will be able to care for these patients. We have a high volume of elective activity for patients receiving SACT (systemic anti‑cancer treatment) i.e. immunotherapy and chemotherapy, you will gain skills to be able to care for these patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide a high standard of care for patients by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care for individual patients
• Carry out all aspects of nursing care, treatments and procedures within agreed policies and procedures
• Undertake specific cancer care competencies
• Act as a role model to other staff, encouraging effective working relationships and the development of a cohesive nursing team

This advert closes on Friday 12 Dec 2025