Staff Grade Medical Social Worker

Description:

Post Specific Related Information:

• Hold a recognised post graduate professional qualification in Social Work, NSWQ or equivalent. • Possess the clinical and administrative skills to fulfil the functions of the role. • Ability to provide a direct Social Work service (compatible with the Hospital’s function) to the patients and/or their relatives as assigned to him/her at the discretion of the Senior Social Worker. • Ability to complete timely psychosocial assessment of patients and execute a formulated care plan with the multidisciplinary team. • Experience of work in a multidisciplinary content, preferably a Hospital setting. • Experience in carrying out psychosocial assessments with individuals and families and knowledge of safeguarding and child protection responsibilities.