Medical Social Worker CV 2, UK, USA, hospital, role, job description, vacancy, employment

Maxine Curry
Dayjob Limited
The Big Peg
120 Vyse Street
Birmingham B18 6NF
England
T: 0044 121 638 0026
E: info@dayjob.com

PERSONAL SUMMARY

An inspiring Medical Social Worker who is a great listener, with a flexible approach and a flair for planning and prioritising a busy workload. Maxine believes that everyone’s voice is important, and because of this makes sure she listens to everything her clients have to say. She has proven high standards of social work practice and is sure to bring expertise, advice, support, and guidance to any social work team. On a personal level she is committed to her own personal development and works hard to keep herself updated on related current practice, developments, guidance, legislation and research. What really sets her apart from everyone else is the way she treats people fairly and her ability to teach her clients new skills and encourage them to try new experiences. Right now, she would like to join a company that will offer her offer manageable caseloads, along with high-quality professional support and guidance.

CAREER HISTORY

MEDICAL SOCIAL WORKER – Start Date – Present
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Responsible for working as part of an interdisciplinary team with professionals from other disciplines.

Duties;

Providing necessary social work treatment in accordance with medical plans.
Performing an expanding range of professional clinical social work assignments in a busy environment.
Using discretion and judgment to support patients and their families with complex emotional needs.
Acting as an advocate for service users in court.
Making patient referrals to other services.
Providing long term care to patients who have major issues.
Referring individuals to educational or work programs with the aim of getting them integrated back into society.
Working with a mixed client group of adults.
Arranging for the placement of clients in suitable homes.
Dealing with new and existing cases.
Tactfully informing a client’s therapist, relatives, employers and others on matters relating to their care or welfare.

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KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

Professional

Compiling socio-psychiatric case history information.
Participating in workshops, meetings, and conferences and serving on committees.
Establishing and maintaining collaborative and effective working relationships.
Experience of working in hospitals, outpatient clinics, community health centres, long-term care facilities and hospices.
Training up and guiding newly qualified social workers.
Ability to make independent clinical judgements.
Possession of a master’s degree in social work.

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