Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our clinical and medical oncology nursing teams as a staff nurse on wards C4 or D12. 

We’re looking for highly motivated, experienced and enthusiastic nurses with a genuine interest in cancer care nursing along with a commitment to continuous learning, team work and mutual support. 

Our team is made up of passionate oncology nurses and healthcare assistants. We work closely with the wider multidisciplinary team on a daily basis including physiotherapists, occupational therapists, the palliative care team and other allied health professionals. There is a great team spirit on both clinical areas. 

The C4 team provide 24 hour care for patients receiving inpatient radiotherapy treatment including specialist brachytherapy treatments, patients that are unwell with emergency oncology problems and palliative patients. C4 consists of 20 inpatient beds and 3 iodine rooms which are utilised for patients receiving specialist radioactive treatment.

The D12 team specialise in providing medical oncology care for a ward of 24 patients. The team provides inpatient SACT treatment to a variety of different cancers.  The D12 team also care for unwell patients with emergency oncology problems and provide palliative and end of life care. 

Main duties of the job

Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting. 

For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the ‘Job Description and Main Responsibilities’ section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached. 

Working for our organisation

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. 

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