Medical Social Worker

Description:

Clontarf Hospital provides rehabilitation for orthopaedic and older persons transferred from the acute Dublin Hospitals. In collaboration with the acute Hospital’s on Dublin’s Northside and in line with the National Clinical Programme for Older People, Clontarf Hospital is developing rehabilitation services for older persons. We are looking to recruit a dynamic and experienced Staff Grade Medical Social Worker who can deliver effective quality social work services within Clontarf Hospital.

Key Requirements:

• Current registration, on the Social Workers Register, maintained by the Social Work Registration Board at CORU National Qualification in Social Work (NQSW) or equivalent qualification. A third level qualification (NFQ8) or equivalent experience in the field.
• Permission to work in Ireland
• Professional approach to work
• Flexibility in work practice

QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/TRAINING/KNOWLEDGE

• 1-2 years experience desirable
• Up-to-date knowledge of current thinking and practice to include working with older people and people with disabilities.
• Knowledge and understanding of the regulatory requirements for reporting allegations of abuse.
• Knowledge of requirements of Inter-Sectoral and Inter Agency Committees and Groups for Safeguarding
• Experience of working in a medical and/or rehabilitation centre preferred