Senior Specialist Renal Social Worker

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

Job summary

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (North Wales) seeks an experienced social worker to lead complex assessments and deliver psychosocial care within renal services. You will work in a multidisciplinary team to support patients and families, applying Social Services and Wellbeing (Wales) Act guidelines and safeguarding practices.

The role involves developing evidence-based policies, collaborating across wards, clinics, and third-sector partners, and championing person-centred care with a

Qualifications

• Degree in Social Work and professional registration with the Wales council.
• Significant post-qualifying social work experience.
• Experience in undertaking complex assessments and risk reviews.

Responsibilities

• Lead and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver social work within Nephrology and Transplant Services.
• Design and deliver programmes to reduce psychological impact of renal treatment and aid patient adjustments.
• Undertake comprehensive assessments and reviews for high-risk individuals in community and clinical settings.
• Promote safeguarding and ensure good practice in line with policy.
• Advise colleagues on best practice in carers' assessments and contingency planning.

Skills

Assessment of complex needs

Multi-disciplinary collaboration

Welsh language (desirable)

Education

Social Work degree or equivalent

GSC Wales registration

Job description

Job Overview

The postholder will use exemplary social work knowledge and practice and be committed to undertake person centred work with individuals and families focussing on their strengths, interests and assets in accordance with the Social Services and Wellbeing (Wales) Act (2014).

The postholder will be educated to a degree level with a qualification in social work. As part of a multidisciplinary team you will lead on the understanding and knowledge of the role of social work within Nephrology and Transplant Services.

To provide a highly specialised social work service underpinned by theory and experience, which includes assessment and psychosocial interventions with renal patients and their families. The service covers a large geographical area in addition to designated wards, outpatient’s clinics, transplant clinics and dialysis units.

This role will design, lead and deliver programmes designed to reduce the psychological impact of renal treatments and to promote adjustments, post treatments.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Main duties of the job

• To be a champion of social care with comprehensive understanding of legislation and statutory guidance.
• To offer skilled and up to date professional advice and guidance to the renal community.
• To undertake complex assessments and review, for people who may be high risk.
• To undertake such reviews as part of an integrated assessment of people’s health and social needs particularly those with significant interpersonal, social, legal and/or environmental complexities.
• To ensure that commissioned services allow choice to service users and carers, and focus on people living in the community with appropriate support and access to universal services.
• To undertake regular risk assessments and ensure that vulnerable people are kept safe.
• To promote safeguarding practice in line with policy and, as appropriate, in safeguarding investigations.
• To advise colleagues about best practice in undertaking assessments of carers needs, including identifying contingency plans, and provision of support if appropriate.
• To be skilled in partnership working and identify, develop and facilitate a wide range of recovery focused community services and ensure that colleagues within the region are aware of developments and best practice.
• To ensure that service users and carers are involved so that we can learn from experiences and impact of our service delivery, and make improvements.

Working for our organisation

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients.

The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

The post holder will strategically lead and collaborate with the multi-disciplinary team, other health boards, national working groups and third sector parties bringing renal patients perspectives to the discussions and act as an advocate and source of support for renal patients throughout North West Wales.

Be responsible for the development of evidence-based policies, procedures and protocols for the ward/clinical area ensuring that they meet national, local and professional criteria, gaining BCUHB approval/ratification prior to use where appropriate.

Act with autonomy, authority and integrity to make decisions within an agreed professional and managerial structure, seeking advice as appropriate.

Promote multidisciplinary working, with outcomes aimed at achieving the best interests of patients through cohesive service delivery.

Provide open and honest feedback to the team on standards of nursing care provided to, and experienced by, patients and service and communicate and implement agreed improvement actions / learning in a timely fashion.

Lead in the investigation of clinical incidents, complaints and support any serious untoward incidents using root cause analysis methodologies. Ensure action plans and findings are fully implemented in a timely manner and recommendations are incorporated into practice.

With support from Human Resources take necessary steps to effectively and fairly manage any individuals in the team whose performance falls below expected standards where appropriate.

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.

Person specification

Essential

Essential criteria

• Degree in Social Work, DipSW, CQSW, CSS or equivalent
• Registration of General Social Care Council of Wales
• Significant post qualifying experience in social work
• Extensive experience of making ongoing assessment of frequently complex client needs and associate risks and demonstrates knowledge and understanding of wide range of resource options within budgetary framework/constraints

Desirable criteria

• Appropriate experience within specialty and able to demonstrate sound knowledge of relevant specialty
• High level work organisation, self-motivation, drive for performance and improvement and flexibility in approach and attitude.

Desirable

Essential Criteria

• Ability to speak Welsh

Desirable criteria

• Ability to analysis and present statistical evidence