Medical Social Worker - Waterford
Cpl Healthcare is partnering with University Hospital Waterford to recruit a Medical Social Worker based in Waterford.
The successful candidate will work as a main grade Medical Social Worker at University Hospital Waterford, collaborating with multidisciplinary colleagues on their designated ward to provide health and social care services. They must contribute to positive patient care planning, managing a fluctuating caseload while providing quality care that optimizes patients' physical, mental, and emotional health during their hospital stay.
Main Responsibilities:
* Support patients in their hospital recovery journey, identifying necessary supports and developing strategies for safe transition into the community.
* Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive health and social care services.
* Contribute to positive patient care planning, prioritizing patients' needs and promoting optimal outcomes.
* Manage a fluctuating caseload, ensuring quality care for all patients.
Requirements:
* Registered in the Social Workers Register maintained by the Social Workers Registration Board at CORU.
* Maintain live annual registration on the Social Workers Register.
* Demonstrate the requisite knowledge, ability, and professional suitability for the role.