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Find locum and permanent oncology nurse jobs across the NHS and private sector. Your World connects oncology nurses with opportunities in chemotherapy units, outpatient services, acute oncology, haematology-oncology and specialist cancer centres across the UK.
We recruit for oncology nursing roles across a wide range of services, including chemotherapy day units, inpatient cancer wards, outpatient clinics, radiotherapy support services and community oncology teams. Whether you are looking for your next permanent post or flexible locum work, we can help you find roles that match your experience, clinical interests and preferred setting.
Oncology nursing is a highly specialised area of practice focused on supporting patients through cancer treatment, recovery and palliative care. We place oncology nurses into roles across chemotherapy services, inpatient wards, outpatient cancer clinics, acute oncology teams and community-based services. Opportunities are available for experienced oncology nurses as well as nurses looking to build specialist experience in cancer care.
Common roles include chemotherapy nurse, oncology staff nurse, haematology-oncology nurse, clinical nurse specialist and community oncology nurse. We work with NHS trusts and private providers across the UK, offering both permanent and locum opportunities.
Oncology nurse salary depends on experience, banding, service setting and whether you work in a permanent or locum role. In the NHS, oncology nurses are commonly employed at Bands 5 to 7, with more senior specialist and leadership positions rising beyond this. Locum oncology nurse jobs can offer higher hourly rates, particularly for nurses with chemotherapy experience, systemic anti-cancer therapy exposure, or clinical nurse specialist backgrounds.
The table below outlines NHS Agenda for Change pay rates in England for 2026/27.
| NHS Banding | Experience Level | 2026/27 Annual Salary |
| Band 5 | 1 - 4+ years | £32,073 - £39,043 |
| Band 6 | 1 - 5+ years | £39,959 - £48,117 |
| Band 7 | 1 - 5+ years | £49,387 - £56,515 |
| Band 8a | 1 - 5+ years | £57,528 - £64,750 |
Actual earnings can vary depending on location, unsocial hours, on-call commitments and specialist responsibilities. Private sector and locum oncology nurse jobs may offer different pay structures.
For those seeking greater flexibility or enhanced earning potential, locum oncology nurse jobs offer competitive hourly rates that often exceed standard NHS permanent pay. Choosing to work as a locum allows you to diversify your clinical exposure across various specialist cancer centres while maintaining a schedule that suits your lifestyle.
Requirements vary by employer and seniority, but many oncology nurse roles ask for active NMC registration and previous experience in acute nursing, cancer services or chemotherapy environments. Employers may look for experience in:
For more senior roles, employers may also look for leadership experience, service development involvement, or clinical nurse specialist expertise.
Oncology nursing covers a broad range of specialisms across the cancer pathway. We recruit for roles including:
Chemotherapy nurses support the safe delivery of systemic anti-cancer treatment in day units, outpatient settings and specialist centres. These roles often suit nurses with treatment administration experience and strong patient education skills.
Oncology CNS roles focus on care coordination, patient support, treatment pathway guidance and clinical leadership across specialist services.
Haemato-oncology nurses work with patients receiving treatment for blood cancers, often within highly specialised inpatient or outpatient environments.
These roles support symptom control, quality of life and compassionate care for patients with advanced illness.
Paediatric oncology nurses support children and young people through treatment, recovery and long-term follow-up across specialist settings.
Oncology nurses work across a range of hospital and community settings, depending on their clinical focus and level of experience. We recruit for roles in:
Roles within inpatient wards, acute oncology units, chemotherapy suites, assessment units and outpatient departments.
Roles supporting patients at home or in community clinics, including treatment monitoring, symptom support and ongoing cancer care.
Opportunities within private hospitals and specialist cancer centres, often involving chemotherapy delivery, outpatient care and treatment coordination.
Positions within NHS trusts across the UK, from Band 5 staff nurse roles to Band 7 and specialist appointments.
Oncology Nursing is a specialist area, and your next role needs to fit both your clinical background and your long-term goals. Our nursing team understands the demands of cancer care and works closely with candidates looking for roles across chemotherapy services, inpatient oncology, outpatient settings and specialist cancer teams.
To ensure professional standards, we recommend all candidates stay updated via the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) and the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
Whether you are looking to move into oncology nursing or progress into a more specialist post, we can help you find opportunities that match your skills and ambitions.
