Medical Social Worker

Applications are invited from dynamic, self motivated, and success oriented persons to fill the following position: Medical Social Worker (HPC/MSW 1)

Under the general direction of the Senior Social Worker, the Social Worker is responsible
for liaising with internal and external health professionals as well as external institutions
in an effort to assist patients in their therapeutic treatment, rehabilitation and social well
being as well as their social re-integration process.

Qualification & Experience

• Bachelors Degree in Social Work
• At least two (2) years experience in a similar capacity

Responsibilities

• Facilitating the beginning of a therapeutic relationship with the clients and their
  families.
• Actively participating in the activities of the ward in order to ensure patients’
  well-being by determining and assessing their welfare needs and taking
  appropriate actions.
• Liaising with patients relatives to make preparation for their discharge as well as
  to ascertain their attitude towards the patients’ illness and also to provide
  continuous support.
• Assisting with locating relatives of long staying patients/residents who are
  disconnected with their family/relatives and keep track record of those
  family/relatives.
• Informing families/relatives of updated strategies and plans of the hospital and
  Ministry of Health in an effort to motivate and enforce their responsibilities for
  caring for patients/residents.
• Conducting social investigations in order to assist with the discharge planning of
  the patients and inform and update the Clinical Team and/or Director of Patient
  Services, Medical Officer, Consultant, Senior Medical Officer of such progress.
• Preparing and presenting reports to case conferences in order to assist with the
  diagnosis and treatment of clients.
• Liaising with the Community Psychiatrist/Community Mental Health
  Team/Operations Manager and Transport Supervisor in order to make
  arrangements for transporting/accompanying patients to their homes in cases
  where they need such assistance.
• Keeping a detailed record management system relating to all patients/relatives
  interviewed at the Bellevue Hospital or in the community on home investigations
  and produce monthly statistics.
• Attending Consultant rounds and administrative and clinical meetings as required.
• Participating in the assessment/selection process of patients/residents for
  occupational Therapy.
• Participating in activities of mental health promotions as required.
• Participating in disaster preparedness planning and conducting debriefing sessions
  as required.
• Motivating, inspiring and leading the formation of support groups for patients and
  their families.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to interact with internal and external clients with excellent customer
  service
• Good human relations and interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical skills and good judgement
• Flexible and willing to work under pressure

Note

Further information on these positions may be obtained from the Bellevue Hospital
Human Resource Department.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Contact

Personnel Manager
Human Resource Management & Industrial Relations Unit
Bellevue Hospital

16 1⁄2 Windward Road
Kingston 2

Fax: (876) 928 -1236

Email: hrdept.bellevue@yahoo.com

Base Salary: Undisclosed