Employment Type: Permanent Full TimePosition Classification: Social Worker Level 1 / Level 2Remuneration: $73,427 - $104,753 per annumHours Per Week: 38Location: Westmead Hospital Where you'll be working The Gastroenterology Social Work position is based in our Cancer and Chronic Care Team at Westmead Hospital and is responsible for providing a high standard of care to the families of Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD).
You will be working in a supportive department with a positive team culture which values professional, personal and career development.Minutes from Parramatta CBD, the local area is home to heritage sites, beautiful parks and waterways.
Currently undergoing a $1.1 billion redevelopment program, Westmead Hospital, together with its partners, will be one of the largest health, education, research and training precincts in Australia.Allied Health - Every step of the way – Short Film Looking for a move to NSW?
National Campaign What you'll be doing The Cancer and Chronic Care Team at Westmead is a team of 13 social workers providing coverage to the areas of Inpatient and Outpatient Oncology, Haematology, Bone Marrow Transplant, CarT Cell Therapy, Respiratory, SMART, Neurology, Cardiology, Cystic Fibrosis, Infections Diseases and general Mixed Medical areas.Whilst allocated to cover the Gastroenterology clinical load, there are opportunities to broaden your skill development as part of team cover and through After Hours Crisis On Call work.
What this role and WSLHD Allied Health will offer you: An opportunity to work in a supportive, inclusive and caring team environment.
Ongoing education and development including regular clinical supervision, monthly staff development sessions to enhance clinical practice and opportunities for external education and training.
Opportunities to lead and be involved with research, with established partnerships with universities and a WSLHD Professor of Allied Health Programs and learning opportunities for Allied Health staff funded by WSLHD include: FLASH Allied Health leadership program – a program specific to WSLHD which offers Allied Health specific leadership development https://www.wslhd.health.nsw.gov.au/Education-Portal/Professional-Development/flash Accelerated Implementation Methodology (AIM): a course for staff leading projects to provide them with the knowledge, skills and structure to effectively manage change SparQ: Empowering safety and quality excellence through leadership and development at WSLHD https://www.wslhd.health.nsw.gov.au/Quality-Patient-Safety/sparq.
Other benefits of working for Western Sydney Local Health District: Salary Packaging Scheme - lowers your taxable income and increases your take-home pay.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - a professional counselling and coaching service that offers confidential, short-term support for work-related and personal issues, which you and your immediate family can access.
Paid Maternity and Parental Leave Study Leave Potential transfer of leave/service to other eligible public sector organisations How to Apply Apply online by submitting your resume, and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.
Essential Criteria: Qualification: Degree in Social Work with eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Work (AASW).
Selection Criteria: Demonstrated understanding of psychosocial issues associated with acute and chronic illness.
Demonstrated capacity to provide counselling and case management with patients/families with illness adjustment, end of life care and with complex discharge issues.
Demonstrated clinical experience or understanding of the psychosocial impact of grief, loss and bereavement.
Demonstrated understanding of issues associated with working with Culturally and Linguistically Diverse client group.
Demonstrated well-developed time management skills with excellent written and verbal communication, including report writing skills and high-level computer literacy.
Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision and as part of a multidisciplinary team including the ability to interact constructively and collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders, throughout all organisational levels.
Knowledge of quality assurance and / or clinical practice improvement activities.
Unrestricted drivers licence and availability to participate in the After-Hours Crisis On Call Social Work Service.
Requisition ID: REQ536844Applications Close: 9th January 2025Need more information?
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People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
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