Sarcoma Service Lead Nurse
LocationSouthampton, England, United Kingdom
Posted At3/17/2026
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Description
Job Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Specialist Sarcoma Service at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS), as the Lead Nurse for the diagnostic service.
We are looking for an individual who has gained knowledge and experience appropriate to caring for patients with Sarcoma with the skills to provide clinical and professional leadership around the development of specialist sarcoma services. You would be working with a compassionate and motivated multi professional team who work innovatively and place patients at the heart of all that they do. The field of sarcoma is developing at a rapid rate.
As a University Teaching Hospital clinical and qualitative research is central to our cancer service. You would be included and would be expected to lead/collaborate on research projects. The diagnostic service at UHS receives referrals primarily from Southampton and surrounding areas, Salisbury and the Isle of Wight.
The sarcoma service undertakes surgical management for some patients with soft tissue sarcoma as well as providing the full range of specialist non-surgical treatments for patients from the Wessex region with soft tissue and bone sarcomas, in collaboration with surgical teams at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital Stanmore, The Royal Marsden Hospital, and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre Oxford. We can offer you excellent opportunities to network professionally and will support your professional and personal development.
Main duties of the job
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.
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.
We believe that using technology wisely shows strong time management and commitment to innovation. However, personalizing your recruitment application to highlight your unique skills and experiences is crucial. Relying too heavily on generic, AI-generated content instead of drawing from your own strengths and accomplishments may lead to your application being rejected if multiple candidates present identical or similar information.
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, recognizing 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.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Specialist Sarcoma Service at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS), as the Lead Nurse for the diagnostic service.
We are looking for an individual who has gained knowledge and experience appropriate to caring for patients with Sarcoma with the skills to provide clinical and professional leadership around the development of specialist sarcoma services. You would be working with a compassionate and motivated multi professional team who work innovatively and place patients at the heart of all that they do. The field of sarcoma is developing at a rapid rate.
As a University Teaching Hospital clinical and qualitative research is central to our cancer service. You would be included and would be expected to lead/collaborate on research projects. The diagnostic service at UHS receives referrals primarily from Southampton and surrounding areas, Salisbury and the Isle of Wight.
The sarcoma service undertakes surgical management for some patients with soft tissue sarcoma as well as providing the full range of specialist non-surgical treatments for patients from the Wessex region with soft tissue and bone sarcomas, in collaboration with surgical teams at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital Stanmore, The Royal Marsden Hospital, and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre Oxford. We can offer you excellent opportunities to network professionally and will support your professional and personal development.
Main duties of the job
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.
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.
We believe that using technology wisely shows strong time management and commitment to innovation. However, personalizing your recruitment application to highlight your unique skills and experiences is crucial. Relying too heavily on generic, AI-generated content instead of drawing from your own strengths and accomplishments may lead to your application being rejected if multiple candidates present identical or similar information.
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, recognizing 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.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
We are looking for an individual who has gained knowledge and experience appropriate to caring for patients with Sarcoma with the skills to provide clinical and professional leadership around the development of specialist sarcoma services. You would be working with a compassionate and motivated multi professional team who work innovatively and place patients at the heart of all that they do. The field of sarcoma is developing at a rapid rate.
As a University Teaching Hospital clinical and qualitative research is central to our cancer service. You would be included and would be expected to lead/collaborate on research projects. The diagnostic service at UHS receives referrals primarily from Southampton and surrounding areas, Salisbury and the Isle of Wight.
The sarcoma service undertakes surgical management for some patients with soft tissue sarcoma as well as providing the full range of specialist non-surgical treatments for patients from the Wessex region with soft tissue and bone sarcomas, in collaboration with surgical teams at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital Stanmore, The Royal Marsden Hospital, and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre Oxford. We can offer you excellent opportunities to network professionally and will support your professional and personal development.
Person specification
Qualifications, Knowledge And Experience
Essential criteria
As a University Teaching Hospital clinical and qualitative research is central to our cancer service. You would be included and would be expected to lead/collaborate on research projects. The diagnostic service at UHS receives referrals primarily from Southampton and surrounding areas, Salisbury and the Isle of Wight.
The sarcoma service undertakes surgical management for some patients with soft tissue sarcoma as well as providing the full range of specialist non-surgical treatments for patients from the Wessex region with soft tissue and bone sarcomas, in collaboration with surgical teams at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital Stanmore, The Royal Marsden Hospital, and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre Oxford. We can offer you excellent opportunities to network professionally and will support your professional and personal development.
Person specification
Qualifications, Knowledge And Experience
Essential criteria
- Registered nurse on relevant part of NMC register
- Educated to master’s degree level or equivalent level of knowledge to be assessed through evidence of relevant speciality training, experience or portfolio
- Post graduate speciality specialist training.
- Evidence of on-going personal and professional development
- Extensive clinical experience of working within chosen speciality
- Previous experience of working at band 7 level
- Post Registration experience and proven evidence of leadership or change management
- Broad awareness of wider Trust initiatives / pressures
- Evidence of ability to change or initiate practice
- Psychological Assessment course
- Teaching and presentation aptitude or courses