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SalaryEmployment Type: Permanent Full Time, 38 hours per week
Location: Campbelltown Hospital
Position Classification: Social Worker Level 5
Remuneration: $126,240 - $129,309 per annum
Requisition ID: REQ474048
Application Close Date: 24/03/2024
Interview Date Range: 27/03/2024 - 03/04/2024
Contact Details: Lina Versace |
Do you have leadership aspirations and want to positively contribute to the development of sound governance and quality evidence based practice for the department?
About the Opportunity
Leadership opportunity in the Social Work Department at Campbelltown and Camden Hospitals. Working alongside Social Work Head of Department in a rapidly expanding area to deliver high quality service to our community.
What You'll be Doing
The Deputy Head of Department is responsible for assisting the Head of Department in the management of the Social Work service, and has a leadership role for the profession of social work within the department, including assisting with the management of professional standards and development of safety and quality.
The position will also manage a clinical load commensurate with other duties.
The Deputy Head of Department works with Head of Department:
- to enhance social work services, standards and quality across Campbelltown & Camden Hospitals
- to enhance social work services, standards and quality across SWSLHD.
Where You'll Be Working
Be a part of a healthcare provider which is responsive to the needs of its consumers and shape the future of the community in which you live!
Campbelltown Hospital is one of NSW’s newest most progressive hospitals which services the community in which you live. This is an incredible opportunity to become part of the team which is dedicated to providing the best possible patient care to the Macarthur community and beyond. With state of the art facilities, the hospital is an exciting hub of diverse presentations and clinical experiences.
The management team focus on being approachable, innovative and being responsive to the feedback provided by the staff who make our hospital thrive. The team are forward thinkers who are looking to drive a sociable, friendly and vibrant environment where patient experience is at the forefront of every interaction.
We recognise value and are looking to ensure the highest quality team.
How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the selection criteria as thoroughly as possible. * A Social Work degree which provides eligibility for the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
- Demonstrated experience supervising staff and team performance
- Demonstrated knowledge and skills in service management functions
- Demonstrated leadership in the planning, implementation and evaluation of local service delivery incorporating the quality improvement process
- Demonstrated high level communication skills (oral and written) including advocacy and negotiation skills.
- Demonstrated experience implementing Evidence Based Practice (EBP) into service planning and evaluation.
- Extensive post graduate clinical experience and able to demonstrate advanced clinical knowledge and skills in areas of acute hospital social work
- Must possess a valid Australian Drivers Licence (excluding learner driver's licences). If not already in possession, a NSW Drivers Licence must be obtained within 3 months of appointment.
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Additional Information
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Transforming Your Experience
Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.
To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.
All NSW Health workers are required to have completed a primary course of a COVID-19 vaccine which has been approved or recognised by the Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA). New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health, or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW.
SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people’s rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.
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