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1 Role Description Job ad reference: Role title: Status: Unit: Health Service: Location: MSB Social Workers (Acute) Two permanent full time positions (Please note suitable part-time or job share arrangements may be accommodated within this role) (Future vacancies of a temporary, full time or part time nature may be accommodated within this role) Social Work Services Division of Allied Health Metro South Hospital and Health Service Logan Hospital, Meadowbrook (Please note this position may be required to work at various facilities within Logan-Beaudesert as required, Including Beaudesert Hospital). HP3 Classification level: Salary level: $ $ per annum (f/t) or $ $45.35 per hour (p/t) Closing date: Thursday, 5 May 2016 (Applications will remain current for 12 months) Contact: Brett Davies Telephone: (07) Online applications: Deliver application: If you are unable to apply online, please contact Recruitment Services on (07) Hand delivered applications will not be accepted Purpose of the Role The purpose of this position is to provide contemporary Social Work services, at a competent level of clinical skill, to clients and their families that are accessing the services of the Logan and Beaudesert Hospitals. Your key responsibilities Fulfil the accountabilities and responsibilities of this role in accordance with Metro South s purpose and objectives, as outlined below. Ensure patients and other staff are treated fairly and with mutual respect and understanding, taking particular account of cultural, religious, ethnic and linguistic backgrounds. This position will be required to undertake work postings throughout Logan and Beaudesert Hospitals as required. This position will be required to participate on the emergency on-call roster and to work evenings and weekend hours as requested. Commit to patient safety and quality in the delivery of health care by actively participating in safety and quality practices. Clinical Practice: Deliver social work clinical services in accordance with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) Code of Ethics and AASW professional practice standards by: o Identifying and assessing the complex psychosocial needs of patients, families and carers. Role Description Date: August 2013

2 o Applying differential assessment methods to identify clinical risk appropriate to the client group. o Applying high level advocacy in the healthcare and welfare system to address client need and ensure equity in access to services. o Apply professional judgement to a clinical caseload, following routine clinical practice based on valid and reliable evidence, to: o Support the design, implementation and evaluation of interventions to achieve positive outcomes in relation to both individual client goals and organisational goals. o Apply relevant treatment strategies and make appropriate modifications in intervention processes to meet individual client needs. Provide Social Work services as a member of a multidisciplinary team to optimize psychosocial outcomes, and to achieve maximum benefits from health care services for the client group. Contribute to the development of clinical practices procedures and protocols which reflect evidenced based practice, initiative and innovation, and that support the continuum of care, engaging in cross-discipline referencing where relevant. Communication / Team Participation: Participate in professional education within the work unit or professional team and contribute to research and quality improvement initiatives within the Logan and Hospital service area and for the Social Work profession. Contribute to the development of policies, procedures and strategic planning for the work unit that are consistent with the achievement of Social Work and the Logan and Beaudesert Hospital service delivery objectives. Leadership / Work Unit Management: Develop and promote the Social Work role through accountable multidisciplinary team involvement, delivering in-services, professional education, and facilitating student clinical placements. Assist the management of the day to day activities of Social Work within the Logan Hospital to ensure responsive and optimum coverage of Social Work services to targeted patient/consumer groups. Take responsibility for the compliance with the ongoing requirements of safe, effective and efficient workplace services. This will include participation in performance appraisal, clinical supervision, professional development, and mandatory training. Qualifications/Professional registration/other requirements Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification and registration or membership with the appropriate registration authority or association within Australia. Certified copies of the required information must be provided to the appropriate supervisor/manager, prior to the commencement of clinical duties The possession of a tertiary degree in Social Work providing eligibility for membership to the Australian Association of Social Workers is required. This position requires the incumbent to operate a class C motor vehicle, and an appropriate licence endorsement to operate this type of vehicle is required. Proof of this endorsement must be provided before commencement of duty. Child Check - Potential applicants are advised that the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian Act 2000 requires Queensland Health to seek a working with children check from the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian prior to appointment to this position. Are you the right person for the job? You will be assessed on your ability to demonstrate the following key attributes. Within the context of the responsibilities described above, the ideal applicant will be someone who can demonstrate the following: Role Description Page 2 of 6

3 Key Attributes/Workplace Behaviours Clinical Expertise Demonstrated developing to competent level of skill, knowledge and expertise in social work practice, theoretical perspectives, social systems, legislation and policies relevant to the healthcare context. Social work practice includes the capacity to conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments, develop appropriate intervention plans, and achieve outcomes. Team Participation/ Communication Demonstrated developing to competent ability to effectively and respectfully communicate, negotiate and advocate across teams, the organisation and external agencies under the clinical practice supervision of more senior practitioners. Clinical Ability Demonstrated developing to competent ability to apply established ethical principles and practice standards to core social work clinical services and social work tasks. The ability to read, interpret and incorporate information from clinical assessments and diagnostic conclusions into appropriate social work interventions. The ability to translate knowledge of systems, legislation and resources into discharge plans that provide patients with referrals to services and supports to maximise their health outcomes. Leadership Demonstrated developing to competent ability to provide clinical practice supervision to less experienced staff members and education to students commensurate with level of experience. Participates in research and evaluation projects and apply basic knowledge and skills in qualitative and quantitative research methods. How to apply Please provide the following information to the panel to assess your suitability: 1. A short written response (maximum 1-2 pages, dot points acceptable) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities would enable you to achieve the key attributes and responsibilities and meet the key skill requirements. 2. Your current CV or resume, including two referees. You must seek approval prior to nominating a person as a referee. Referees should have a thorough knowledge of your work performance and conduct, and one should be your current/immediate/past supervisor. By providing the names and contact details of your referee/s you consent for these people to be contacted by the selection panel. If you do not wish for a referee to be contacted, please indicate this on your resume and contact the selection panel chair to discuss. About Metro South Hospital and Health Service Metro South Health is the largest Hospital and Health Service in Queensland, with an estimated residential population of approximately one million people or 23 per cent of Queensland s population. Metro South Health is situated in the South-East corner of Queensland from the Brisbane River in the north to the Redland City Council in the east, and to the Scenic Rim Shire down to the border of New South Wales in the south-west. It is the most culturally diverse area of Queensland with 28.5% of the community born overseas and 16% from non-english speaking countries. This health service does not include the Mater Hospitals. Role Description Page 3 of 6

4 Clinical services provided within Metro South Health include: Princess Alexandra Hospital Logan Hospital Beaudesert Hospital QEII Jubilee Hospital Redland Hospital Wynnum Health Service Centre Redland Residential Care Redland Renal Dialysis Unit Casuarina Lodge Marie Rose Centre (Dunwich) Community Health Services Oral Health Services Mental Health Services Medical Aids Subsidy Scheme Our Vision To be renowned worldwide for excellence in health care, teaching and research. Our Purpose Metro South s purpose is to deliver high quality health care through the most efficient and innovative use of available resources, using planning and evidence-based strategies. Our Objectives Improving services for patients. Implementing reform of the Queensland Health system in Metro South. Focusing resources on frontline services. Ensuring accountability and confidence in the health system. Logan Bayside Health Network Profile Logan Bayside Health Network is primary provider of public hospital services to the communities of the Scenic Rim Shire, Logan City, Redland City and the southern bayside suburbs of Brisbane City and includes: Logan Hospital a 410 bed secondary teaching hospital. Redland Hospital a 143 bed secondary teaching hospital co-located with a 126 bed residential aged care facility, a community health centre and the 60 bed Mater Private Hospital Redland. Beaudesert Hospital a 22 bed rural hospital with procedural and birthing services. Wynnum Health Service a small 21 bed sub-acute and palliative care inpatient facility, collocated with a community health centre and an extended hours acute primary care centre. Marie Rose Centre a Clinical Services Capability Framework (CSCF) level one, 24 hour primary emergency care clinic located on North Stradbroke Island. Logan Bayside Health Network also provides the following Metro South-wide services: The Metro South Community Aged Care and Rehabilitation Service, including Redland Residential Care (126 bed Residential Aged Care Facility) and the Metro South Transition Care Program. The Metro South Health Equity and Access Unit, including the Southern Queensland Centre of Excellence for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care and the Logan Refugee Health Clinic. Organisational Structure The organisational chart is available at Pre-employment screening Pre-employment screening, including criminal history and discipline history checks, may be undertaken on persons recommended for employment. The recommended applicant will be required to disclose any serious disciplinary action taken against them in public sector employment. In addition, any factors which could prevent the recommended applicant complying with the requirements of the role are to be declared. Role Description Page 4 of 6

5 Roles providing health, counselling and support services mainly to children will require a Blue Card. Please refer to the Information Package for Applicants for details of employment screening and other employment requirements. Health professional roles involving delivery of health services to children and youth All relevant health professional (including registered nurses and medical officers) who in the course of their duties formulate a reasonable suspicion that a child or youth has been abused or neglected in their home/community environment, have a legislative and a duty of care obligation to immediately report such concerns to Child Safety Services, Department of Communities. All relevant health professional are also responsible for the maintenance of their level of capability in the provision of health care and their reporting obligations in this regard. Salary Packaging To confirm your eligibility for the Public Hospital Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) Exemption Cap please contact the Queensland Health Salary Packaging Bureau Service Provider - RemServ via telephone or Disclosure of Previous Employment as a Lobbyist Applicants will be required to give a statement of their employment as a lobbyist within one (1) month of taking up the appointment. Details are available at Probation Employees who are permanently appointed to Metro South Health may be required to undertake a period of probation of six months (except for certain medical officers whose probationary period is 12 months) in accordance with Metro South s Probation Procedure WS.B.PR.2.3. Role Description Page 5 of 6

6 Director Social Work Logan & Beaudesert HP7 Officer Senior AO5 Social Worker Advanced Acute HP5 SW & Welfare Clinical Educator Officer BDH AO3 Officer Acute AO4 Officer Renal OO5 SW Senior Beaudesert 1 Psychology Senior Rehab 0.3 Psychologist Renal HP3 0.5 SW Team Leader Women s & Children s 0.8 SW Senior 1 SW Senior Beaudesert Hospital Acute, Maternity & Child Protection 0.5 Social Work Emergency On-Call SW Senior ED, SART & MAPU SW Senior SART (temporarily reallocated) SW ED & MAPU 1.4 SW Senior Medical Social Worker Acute 7.5 Medical Surgical Palliative Renal Rehabilitation SW Senior Rehabilitation Social Work Assistant OO3 1 Social Worker EPAU & Antenatal 0.4 Social Worker Accommodation 1 Social Worker Birth Suites, Maternity & SC Nursery 1 Social Worker SART 1 Social Worker Children s Ward & Paediatric ED 1 Social Worker ICU 0.4