Are you passionate about making a positive difference to someone's life, are you an experienced social worker?

An exciting opportunity has arisen at the Wolfson Centre and its 16 bed ward for a qualified social worker to join the Adult Cystic Fibrosis team. This a full time role, with the centre opening Monday-Friday, from 8am-5pm. Support and training will be provided, there is also an opportunity for flexible working.

This is a fantastic opportunity to further develop your social work skills within an NHS setting alongside an established and supportive MDT.

Main duties of the job

In addition to the below summary you need to familiarise yourself with full job description and person specification documents attached to this advert.

The practitioner will respond to the psychosocial aspects of care relating to patients , their carers' and family members. The service will be provided to a large geographical area, including Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and Lincolnshire. It is based at the Wolfson CF Centre ward and outpatient clinic. Home visits will be an important aspect to follow up needs in the community.

The practitioner will support the Adult Cystic Fibrosis Regional Service in all aspects social/psychological needs. The post holder will work in close liaison with the relevant social services department and other professionals in line with relevant legislation, professional standards and departmental policies.

Working in partnership with the multi-professional team will be a fundamental requirement to ensure that social aspects of the patient, family and carer needs are promoted and addressed.

Candidate will require a full UK driving Licence.

About us

With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.

Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.

Job description

Job responsibilities

As CF Social Worker you would be responsible for a caseload of patients needing support and advocacy also providing support to carers, siblings and other family members. The successful candidate will work in collaboration with our wider multi-disciplinary team members providing both co-working, support, guidance and supervision. An aptitude for assessment and care planning is a key element of the role as well as advocating for our patients. Excellent communication skills are pivotal. The successful applicant will demonstrate an enthusiasm to become part of the CF Team with a willingness to learn and develop further personally whilst also contributing to service developments along the way.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• years post registration

Desirable

• post registration working

Experience

Essential

• 3 years post registration

Desirable

• experience with chronic disease

registration

Essential

• Registered social worker

Desirable

• experience working post registration

knowledge and skills

Essential

• Knowledge of UK benefits system

Desirable

• experience as a social worker in a hospital setting

Employer details

Employer name

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, City Campus

Hucknall Road

Nottingham

NG5 1PB

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164-6371466