Renal Social Work Lead - Specialized Care & Advocacy

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Bangor; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) in North Wales is seeking a social work post holder with a degree in social work and professional registration. The post involves leading complex assessments, psychosocial interventions for renal patients and families, and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team within Nephrology and Transplant Services.

The role requires experience with equity, safeguarding, and service development to support patients across a large geographic area,

Qualifications

• Degree in Social Work, Registration with the Wales social care regulator, and post-qualifying experience are essential.
• Experience in ongoing assessment of complex client needs and associated risks is required.
• Knowledge of resource options within a budgetary framework is expected.
• Ability to speak Welsh is desirable and welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Lead on understanding the role of social work within Nephrology and Transplant Services.
• Provide specialised social work assessments and psychosocial interventions for renal patients and families.
• Develop evidence-based policies and protocols for ward/clinical areas.
• Promote safeguarding and risk management practices within the team.
• Collaborate across multi-disciplinary teams and with regional partners.

Skills

Welsh language ability

Assessment of complex client needs

Risk assessments

Resource management within budget

Education

Degree in Social Work

Registration with General Social Care Council of Wales

Post-qualifying experience

Job description

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) in North Wales is seeking a social work post holder with a degree in social work and professional registration. The post involves leading complex assessments, psychosocial interventions for renal patients and families, and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team within Nephrology and Transplant Services.

The role requires experience with equity, safeguarding, and service development to support patients across a large geographic area,