Job summary
- Main area
- Cancer Care
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- 12 months (Fixed Term 12 months - Maternity Cover)
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 188-SNM101126
- Employer
- University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Southampton General Hospital
- Town
- Southampton
- Salary
- £39,959 - £48,117 per annum per annum pro rata
- Closing
- 19/11/2026 23:59
- Interview date
- 09/12/2026
Employer heading
Ward Sister/Charge Nurse
Band 6
Job overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Job Title: Ward Sister/Charge Nurse
Start Date: December 2026
Contract Type: Fixed Term 12 months
Fixed Term Contract End Date: December 2027
Purpose for Fixed Term: Maternity Cover
Please be advised that this vacancy may close earlier than stated if we receive a large number of applications.
Main duties of the job
This is an exciting opportunity to join our team on ward C4, clinical oncology as one of the senior nurses. The role involves leading and managing the ward on a daily basis in providing a high level of care to our oncology and haematology patients. C4 specialises in providing expert care in specialist radioactive treatments as well as administering SACT and caring for those patients at the end of their lives or requiring palliative care.
Working for our organisation
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 30% lower than London and 17 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
In this role, your key responsibilities will include:
Managing and leading the ward on a daily basis
Providing support to junior colleagues and learners on the ward
Administering specialist SACT treatments
Caring for patients that require specialist care including epidural, PCA management and are undergoing specialist radioactive treatments
Holding the cancer care bleep to be a senior support to the care group
Person specification
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential criteria
- 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
- Ability to demonstrate clinical decision making and judgement
- Commitment to the post and Care Group responsibilities
- Commitment to continuing professional development
Desirable criteria
- 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
Essential criteria
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Abigail Fail
- Job title
- Matron
- Email address
- [email protected]
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