Band 3 Ward Clerk - Sky B Ward (Part Time)

Sky B is an inpatient acute Oncology and Haematology ward, we care for 15 patients, newly diagnosed with cancer, patients receiving chemotherapy or radiotherapy and symptom management. We are looking for an individual who is motivated and who has passion to work within our inpatient oncology and Haematology ward to support the nursing and medical team as a job-sharing part - time evening ward clerk 12pm- 8pm. Alternate weeks - week 1 Monday, Tuesday Wednesday. Week 2 Thursday and Friday. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic person to become part of the ward team. You must be able to demonstrate good communication skills and willing to develop., To provide an efficient and effective clerical support service to nursing and medical staff at ward level. The postholder will promote and encourage a caring and sympathetic environment for patients, relatives and staff, ensuring that high standards of services are continually maintained. The nature of duties undertaken within this post dictates that strict confidentiality is maintained at all times.

Under the leadership of our Chair Jacqui Smith and Matthew Trainer, our Chief Executive, we provide care for the residents of three of the most diverse London boroughs. More than half of our 7,500 strong workforce are from black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and most live in Barking and Dagenham, Havering and Redbridge. We also provide healthcare services to people in south west Essex, and specialist neurosciences services to the whole of the county.

Our services include all the major specialties of large acute hospitals, operating from two main sites - King George Hospital in Goodmayes and Queen's Hospital in Romford. We also provide outpatient services at Brentwood Community Hospital, Barking Hospital, Loxford Polyclinic, and Harold Wood Polyclinic. We have two of the busiest emergency departments in London.

As we recover from Covid-19, we're proud to be leading the way nationally in reducing the time our patients wait to get the treatment they need. The pandemic provided the drive forour teams to innovate and change.

We know we have more work to do to improve waiting times for urgent and emergency care, and our performance against the four-hour emergency access standard remains challenged, in comparison to many other London trusts.

We are particularly proud of our regional Neurosciences Centre; Radiotherapy Centre; Hyper Acute Stroke Unit; and dedicated breast care service at King George Hospital. We're also pleased to be part of the NEL Cancer Alliance.