Social Work Team Leader Senior Clinician

NSW Health; Ryde; On-site; AUD 106,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Health at Ryde Hospital is seeking a Social Work Team Leader and Senior Clinician Level 3 for a temporary full-time position. You will provide high-level social work services to patients and families, supervise staff, and participate in after-hours crisis coverage as required.

The role is based at Graythwaite Rehabilitation Centre, Ryde, in a redeveloped hospital campus with opportunities for professional development and research-informed practice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or post graduate degree in Social Work and eligibility for AASW.
• Evidence of extensive clinical experience, including Level 2 Social Work.
• Proficient written, verbal and interpersonal communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide high level Social Work service to consumers, carers and families.
• Act as team leader, providing daily support and supervision of staff within Graythwaite Rehabilitation Service.
• Participation in an after-hours crisis roster may be required.
• Lead quality improvement activities or service evaluation with supervision of students.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical communication

Supervision

Crisis management

Education

Bachelor or postgraduate degree in Social Work

AASW eligibility

Tools

Health information systems

Job description

Social Work Team Leader and Senior Clinician Level 3

Exciting opportunity to join our small but mighty social work team at Ryde Hospital.

Employment Type: TemporaryFull Time until 4 May 2027 (with possibility of ongoing employment) Position Classification: Social Worker Level 3 Remuneration: $2329.85 - $2405.34 per week Hours Per Week: 38 Requisition ID: REQ703548

Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.

• Innovation is at our core, with opportunities for research driven evidence based practice, ensuring our work remains engaging and fulfilling.
• Clear pathways for career progression, supported by training secondments, recognition and mentorship, empower employee and leaders alike to reach their professional goals.
• Join us on a journey to a place where every achievement is celebrated and every opportunity is embraced.

NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.

Where you'll be working

Graythwaite Rehabilitation Centre, Ryde Hospital

Ryde Hospital is having an incredible $479 million complete hospital redevelopment that will transform the delivery of healthcare for the Ryde local community.

The Ryde Hospital Redevelopment will result in new health facilities and enhanced services including emergency, ICU/critical care, inpatient units, outpatient/ambulatory care services and much more.

Construction commenced in early 2023 and will provide you with a wonderful and exciting opportunity to be part of the Ryde team to change the future health services for the Ryde Community completely.

What you'll be doing

Provide high level Social Work service to consumer’s carers and families to ensure the provision of optimal health outcomes consistent with the districts and professional policies, procedures, standards, relevant legislation and Code of Conduct. Act as the team leader to provide daily support and supervision of staff within Graythwaite Rehabilitation Service. Participation in an after-hours crisis roster may be required.

People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.

Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:

• A Bachelor or post graduate degree in Social Work and eligibility for the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). Evidence of extensive clinical experience, inclusive of experience as a Level 2 Social Work.
• Provide evidence of proficient written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills with the proven ability to liaise with novice and experienced health professionals and external service providers. Demonstrated computer literacy and ability to use health information systems.
• Demonstrated ability to initiate, lead, complete and share quality improvement activities or service evaluation process. Experience in clinical teaching and supervision of students, level 1/2 Allied Health Professionals and/or Allied Health Assistants.
• Demonstrated proficient skills and knowledge in the provision of current social work practice. A strong commitment to an evidence-based service to provide for consumers, carers and families requiring assessment, case management, intervention, appropriate referral and discharge planning.

This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined intheNSW Health OASV Policy(Page 11).You will be required to complete theOASV Undertaking/ Declaration FormandTB Assessment Toolduring the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.

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