Job summary
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
The Acute Oncology Service is looking for enthusiastic and motivated Band 6 to join our dynamic and innovative team. We are recruiting for one permanent Band 6 position, with the potential for an additional 9-month Band 6 secondment.

This is an exciting opportunity for confident leaders who thrive in a fast-paced emergency environment and are passionate about delivering outstanding care to patients experiencing complications of cancer or its treatment.

You will be joining one of the largest Acute Oncology Units in the UK. Our service operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, providing rapid front-door assessment, treatment and specialist support for patients presenting with oncological emergencies and treatment-related toxicities.

This role also offers the opportunity to develop as a UKONS Telephone Triage Nurse, providing expert telephone assessment and directing patients to the most appropriate care pathways.

Reporting to the Ward Leader and Matron, you will be supported to develop your leadership skills while contributing to service innovation, education, quality improvement and the future development of Acute Oncology.

If you have a passion for cancer care and are looking for an opportunity to help lead one of the UK's largest Acute Oncology Services, we would love to hear from you.

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.

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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 to support you so you can 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.

Details
Date posted: 05 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: Depending on experience
£39,959 to £48,117 per annum, pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Reference number: 188-SNM230726
Job locations: CAN Acute Onc Services, Tremona Road, Southampton, SO16 6YD, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
As a Band 6, you will provide clinical leadership, coordinate the day-to-day running of the Acute Oncology Unit, support and develop junior staff, and contribute to the ongoing improvement of the service.

You will be forward-thinking, innovative, able to delegate effectively, and committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care.

Working alongside consultants, Advanced Clinical Practitioners and the wider multidisciplinary team, you will play a key role in ensuring patients receive timely, safe and effective care while supporting the Trust's commitment to delivering excellent cancer services.

Provide professional clinical and operational leadership, acting as a role model and supporting the delivery of safe, high-quality, patient-centred care.

Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised nursing care for patients presenting with oncological emergencies and complications of cancer and its treatment.

Coordinate the day-to-day running of the Acute Oncology Unit, including admissions, patient flow, bed management and workforce allocation to ensure the safe and effective delivery of care.

Maintain accurate, timely and comprehensive patient records, ensuring compliance with Trust policies, professional standards and regulatory requirements.

Promote effective multidisciplinary working by building strong relationships with consultants, Advanced Clinical Practitioners and the wider multidisciplinary team to deliver seamless patient care.

Support, supervise and develop junior staff and students, fostering a positive learning environment and a cohesive team culture.

Demonstrate excellent communication, organisational and decision-making skills, with the ability to prioritise workload, delegate appropriately and respond effectively to changing clinical demands.

Lead by example in promoting evidence-based practice, quality improvement and service innovation, ensuring care is informed by current research and best practice.

Contribute to the ongoing development of the Acute Oncology Service and support the delivery of Trust and national cancer priorities.

Develop specialist knowledge and skills through continuous professional development, including opportunities to complete UKONS Telephone Triage training and courses such as Introduction to Cancer Care and Fundamentals of Cancer Care.

Participate in the 24/7 rota, demonstrating flexibility to meet the needs of the service.

For an overview of the position, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification document. This includes a detailed breakdown of the key responsibilities, role expectations, and the qualifications we are looking for.

Person Specification
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential

• Qualified Nurse (Degree/Diploma)
• Registered nurse on appropriate part of the register
• Significant post registration experience / qualification / training, including experience and knowledge within relevant speciality
• Ward management experience
• Knowledge of current issues within acute Health Service
• Experience in an acute hospital setting
• Provide evidence of supporting / managing a range of learners in practice
• Provide evidence of supporting colleagues to promote effective learning in practice

Desirable

• Experience in handling adverse events and complaints
• Appraisal skills
• Act in the role of Practice Assessor or supporting the progression of learners / supporting challenges as needed
• Some insight into budget management

Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
Address: CAN Acute Onc Services, Tremona Road, Southampton, SO16 6YD, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Macmillan Acute Oncology Service - Ward Leader, Tatiana Teixeira Bastos, Tatiana.Teixeirabastos@uhs.nhs.uk, 02381201921

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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.