Position: Medical Social Worker Location: Drogheda Contract: 6-Month Full-Time Agency Contract (High Possibility of Extension) Start Date: Immediate Salary: HSE Pay Scale Excel Recruitment is currently recruiting a Medical Social Worker for a full-time agency position in a busy hospital in Drogheda .
This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic Medical Social Work department and provide essential support to patients and their families.
Key Responsibilities: Completing psychosocial assessments for patients with a range of medical, social, emotional, and environmental needs.
* Supporting patients and families during periods of illness, crisis, or significant life transitions.
* Coordinating safe and effective discharge planning in collaboration with the wider hospital team.
* Providing counselling, crisis intervention, and advocacy to ensure patient rights, dignity, and welfare.
* Liaising closely with multidisciplinary colleagues including nursing, medical teams, AHPs, and community services.
* Facilitating access to appropriate community supports, social services, and care pathways.
* Maintaining accurate and timely documentation in line with hospital and HSE standards.
Essential Criteria: NQSW or equivalent CORU registration as a Social Worker (essential).
Recent post graduate experience in an adult acute medical setting Knowledge of relevant national policies impacting on the delivery of acute hospital care.
Ability to work effectively as part of a fast-paced multidisciplinary team.
A commitment to the delivery of the highest standard of patient care Commitment to supervision and ongoing professional development A commitment to the social work team Understanding of the multidisciplinary team Apply Today For more information about this opportunity, please reach out confidentially to Charlene Cooke by email or contact Charlene by telephone ***********.
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