Staff Nurse Cancer Care C7 | University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust

University Hospital Southampton NHS FT; Southampton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Southampton is seeking an enthusiastic Nurse to join the haematology day unit. The role involves providing care to adult patients undergoing anti-cancer treatments and developing competencies in various procedures. The ideal candidate will have previous nursing experience and a commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care. This position offers opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in oncology or haematology nursing is preferred.
• Ability to provide compassionate care to patients undergoing treatment.
• Strong communication skills to work within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Care for adults undergoing chemotherapy and immunotherapy treatments.
• Develop competencies in SACT, CVADS, blood products, cannulation, and venesection.
• Support the apheresis services including various treatment procedures.

Job description

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

Please see below for the detailed job description of the role.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Nurse to join the team on C7 (haematology day unit). C7 is a purpose‑built unit at University Hospital Southampton, the team provides patient‑centred, holistic care to patients undergoing apheresis and haematology treatments in the day case setting.

Procedures undertaken include stem cell harvest, therapeutic plasma exchange and leucodepletion, venesection, donor lymphocyte infusion, blood transfusion, various chemotherapies, ambulatory service and CAR‑T therapy.

C7’s treatment area is open Monday to Friday from 8 am to 8 pm and 8 am–4 pm on Saturday and Sunday. The apheresis service runs Monday–Friday as well as the 24/7 on‑call service.

Our goal is to provide all our patients who are undergoing cancer diagnosis, treatment and ongoing care with gold‑standard support and compassion and hope to grow our wonderful team of nurses and healthcare assistants who provide that care.

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 UHS we’re committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want you to have the support you need to help our patients.

At UHS, 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 welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.

Responsibilities

On C7 you will be responsible for caring for adult haematology (blood cancers and non‑malignant) patients who are mostly undergoing anti‑cancer treatments such as chemotherapy and immunotherapy in a day unit setting. This also involves support in developing the competency to safely deliver SACT and other skills including CVADS, blood products, cannulation and venesection.

The unit also supports patients with apheresis, the service of which includes the following:

• Extra Corporeal Photopheresis (ECP)
• Plasma Exchange and emergency plasma exchange for TTP and other emergency procedures
• Auto transplant stem cell harvest – bone marrow transplant
• Allo transplants – sibling donor harvests – bone marrow transplant
• Red Cell Exchange – sickle cell crisis prevention
• Paediatric Harvest (Child Health care group rely on C7 to provide their service)

This advert closes on Thursday 4 Dec 2025.