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Provide specialist psychosocial care within a cuttingedge CAR T Cell Therapy program Lead complex clinical interventions in a multidisciplinary haematology service Influence service development, quality improvement and educationManage complex psychosocial care, support patients through CAR TCell therapy and lead clinical excellence in a highly specialised tertiary settingEmployment Type:TemporaryPart Time (up to 09/04/2027)Position Classification:Social Worker Level 3Remuneration:$58.99 - $60.86 per hourHours Per Week:24Location:Westmead HospitalWhere you''ll be workingWestmead Hospital is a nationally recognised tertiary and quaternary referral centre, delivering highly specialised services to patients from across NSW and beyond. As part of Western Sydney Local Health District, you will work within a progressive, valuesdriven organisation at the forefront of innovation in cancer care. You will join a highly specialised haematology and CAR T Cell Therapy service, working alongside passionate clinicians committed to holistic, patientcentred care.One of Australias busiest and most advanced tertiary hospitalsA collaborative multidisciplinary team across haematology, oncology and allied healthStrong professional supervision and development cultureOpportunities to contribute to service design, research and quality initiativesAn inclusive workplace that values diversity, respect and wellbeingWhat you''ll be doingAs the Senior Social Worker (Level 3), you will deliver advanced psychosocial care to patients and families undergoing CAR T Cell Therapy, often during times of significant stress, uncertainty and transition.In this role, you will:Provide comprehensive assessment, crisis intervention and counselling across inpatient and outpatient settingsManage complex clinical presentations using advanced social work reasoning and judgementPartner with medical, nursing and allied health teams to support integrated patient careLead education, consultation and supervision for staff and studentsDrive quality improvement initiatives and contribute to service and program developmentWhile there is flexibility with identified work days, applicants must be available on Thursdays to attend multi-disciplinary case conference.Why choose NSW Health?At NSW Health, we are committed to creating a workplace where you can belong, grow and make a meaningful difference every day. Make an impact when it matters most Grow your expertise in a highly specialised clinical area Be part of a system that supports your wellbeing and professional future Apply now and bring your senior clinical expertise to a service transforming cancer care. Submit online your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.Essential Requirements:Qualification: Bachelor of Social WorkRegistration: Eligibility of Australian Association of Social WorkSelection Criteria:Demonstrated high level knowledge and skills in social work assessment, crisis intervention and counselling with patient and their families in both an inpatient and outpatient settings, with relevant demonstrated skills relevant to coping with illness, disability and bereavement.Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team to accomplish service goals and improved patient and/or consumer care and outcomes.Sound knowledge of developmental frameworks and the impact of chronic illness, disability, treatment, bereavement and hospitalisation on patients and family.Well-developed time management skills, ability to work with minimum supervision, excellent written and verbal communication, including report writing skills and high level computer literacy.Demonstrated high level of interpersonal and communication skills and ability to build therapeutic relationships with patients and families and stakeholders within the health environment.Commitment to professional supervision, building professional skills and capacity, and willingness to seek appropriate guidance and direction.Demonstrated ability to initiate, lead, complete and implement quality improvement initiatives and service evaluation processes and lead ongoing quality improvement activities with other staff.Participate in the After Hours Crisis On-Call Social Work Service and Class C Drivers License.Requisition ID: REQ657859Applications Close:17th May 2026Need moreinformation?Discover more about theapplication process.Review the detailed Position Descriptionfor insights into role requirements and criteria. Explore theselection process,employment checks,outcomes and notifications.For inquiries about the role, contactNadine Macbeth on 0458 523 576 or email People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit 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: A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa or a period not shorter than the duration of the advertised position.#S-DNI