Staff Nurse - Paediatric Oncology

NHS; Southampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare provider in Southampton seeks a Staff Nurse in Paediatric Oncology. This role offers nurses the chance to make a significant impact on children's lives, developing advanced clinical skills in a supportive environment. Prior experience in paediatric oncology is preferred but not required. The position involves administering intravenous therapies and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to improve patient care. Join a dedicated team at a center renowned for its excellence in supportive cancer care, with ample opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Previous experience of working in paediatric oncology is desirable but not essential.
• Evidence of teaching and supporting learners in practice in the role of practice supervisor.
• Evidence of ongoing personal development.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the checking and administration of intravenous drugs.
• Give and receive regular reports on the progress of patients.
• Work with medical staff and other members of the health care team.

Skills

Compentent in the administration of intravenous therapy

Understanding of personal accountability

Knowledge of own role within the team

Awareness of evidence‑based practice

RSCN/RN Child Branch qualification

Education

Qualified Nurse (Degree/Diploma)

Registered nurse on appropriate part of the register

Job description

Staff Nurse - Paediatric Oncology

The closing date is 14 January 2026

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

Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

Main duties of the job

Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding nursing role where you can truly make a difference? Joining our busy paediatric oncology ward offers an exceptional opportunity to develop advanced clinical skills while supporting children and their families through all stages of care. We pride ourselves on a strong culture of education, providing structured learning, ongoing professional development, and mentorship from highly experienced specialist nurses and clinicians. As a ward actively involved in national and international research trials, you will have the opportunity to contribute to cutting‑edge treatments and evidence‑based practice that shape the future of paediatric cancer care. This is a fast‑paced, supportive, and compassionate environment, ideal for nurses who are motivated to learn, grow, and become part of a highly skilled multidisciplinary team.

About us

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.

Job responsibilities

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Participate in the checking and administration of intravenous drugs.
• Participate in the checking and administration of intravenous chemotherapy with appropriate training.
• Give and receive regular reports on the progress of patients, immediately acting on any changes in the patients' condition, and reporting them to the relevant health care professional.
• Work with medical staff and other members of the health care team locally & regionally to ensure that treatments are carried out within agreed policies.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• RSCN/RN Child Branch qualification.
• Previous experience of working in paediatric oncology is desirable but not essential.
• Compentent in the administration of intravenous therapy.
• Competence in the administration of chemotherapy is desirable but not essential.

The unit is a MASCC‑Designated centre of excellence in Supportive Care in Cancer, one of only 2 centres in the UK. We have a dedicated team of research nurses who work on a number of clinical trials, we are a leading centre for Neuroblastoma trials. We have a team of 8 oncology nurse specialists based on the unit who support families in our care. We have dedicated clinical facilitators on the unit to enable us to provide the best possible platform to achieve the career that you want with our oncology education pathway.

Person Specification

Qualifications, knowledge and experience

• Qualified Nurse (Degree/Diploma)
• Registered nurse on appropriate part of the register
• Knowledge of current issues within acute Health Service
• Understanding of personal accountability
• Knowledge of own role within the team
• Provide evidence of teaching and supporting learners in practice in the role of practice supervisor
• Awareness of evidence‑based practice
• Awareness of responsibilities for management of infection control
• Evidence of on‑going personal development
• Able to use initiative
• Evidence of recent study
• Previous experience/qualification in relevant specialty
• Teaching experience

Trust Values

• Working Together
• Always Improving

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust