Social Work Level 6 Clinical Specialist Gynaecological Oncology

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Social Worker Level 6
Remuneration: $135,544 - $138,900 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ481860
Location: WestmeadWhere you'll be workingWestern Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) is responsible for providing primary and secondary health care for people living in the Auburn, Blacktown, and The Hills Shire, Holroyd and Parramatta Local Government Areas (LGAs) and tertiary care to residents of the Greater Western Region. We are committed to our vision of 'better health services for the people of western Sydney and beyond' and to the delivery of health care or related services in line with our core values of collaboration, openness, respect and empowerment.Benefits of working for Western Sydney Local Health District

• Paid Allocated Day Off (ADO) every month, in addition to your annual leave (For full time staff)
• Salary Packaging - lowers your taxable income and increases your take-home pay. (Applicable for eligible employees)
• Meal entertainment lowers your taxable income and increases your take-home pay. (Applicable for eligible employees)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) professional counselling and coaching service that offers confidential, short-term support for work-related and personal issues, which you and your immediate family can access
• Managers Support - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) professional consultative service for all managers, HR or senior staff that is confidential and unlimited for people management support
• Fitness Passport - permanent employees and their immediate family members can sign-up for this affordable membership which allows access to an extensive range of gyms, pools and fitness services from multiple providers across NSW
• Generous leave conditions in accordance with NSW Health (State) awards
• Recognition of prior relevant service may be considered toward commencing salary
• Leave may be transferrable from other public sector agencies in accordance with leave mobility provisions

What you'll be doingThe Level 6 Clinical SpecialistSocial Worker has recognised superior clinical expertise within the specialty of Gynaecological Oncology within the Women’s and Children’s Team and operates with an advanced level of clinical expertise and knowledge in the specialty and provides a consultative role within the area of Gynaecological Oncology across Westmead Hospital.The Level 6 Clinical SpecialistSocial Worker provides advanced level clinical services to Gynaecological Oncology patients with circumstances of a complex nature requiring advanced practice skills. The Social Worker is able to demonstrate advanced reasoning skills and operates autonomously with minimum direct clinical supervision.The Level 6 Clinical SpecialistSocial Worker takes a lead in planning, building capacity and supporting clinical research, evidence based practice and quality improvement for the Social Work department. The position is responsible for quality assurance, development of better practice and clinical research within the facility, is actively involved in training and education and in the development and implementation of WSLHD protocols, initiatives, policies and procedures as well as contributing to their specialty clinical field.The Level 6Social Worker may be responsible for the clinical supervision and support of Level 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 Social Workers and Social Work students.People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.Westmead hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Westmead Hospital. This does not apply for staff with disability.Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.Essential CriteriaQualification: Degree in Social Work with eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Work (AASW).Selection Criteria * Demonstrated high level clinical expertise and experience in Cancer Services and Women’s Health with an understanding of new diagnosis, advance care planning, bereavement, child protection and working with complex family dynamics.

• Demonstrated commitment to post graduate study and clinical research in Social Work and demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development with demonstrated experience in staff and student supervision.
• Proven ability to integrate research, education and clinical care in the field of Social Work with demonstrated capacity for ongoing contribution to presenting papers at conferences.
• Experience in developing and implementing policies and procedures for service improvement and skills in providing training and education.
• Well-developed time management skills with excellent written and verbal communication, including report writing skills and high level computer literacy.
• Demonstrated excellent negotiation, decision making and advocacy skills including the ability to interact constructively and collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders, throughout all organisational levels
• Demonstrated ability to initiate, lead, complete and implement quality improvement initiatives and service evaluation processes and lead ongoing quality improvement activities with other staff.
• Participation in the After Hours Crisis On Call Social Work Service.

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For role related queries or questions contact Nicole Hraiki on Nicole.Hraiki@health.nsw.gov.auApplications Close: 8th May 2024