Sligo University Hospital is seeking an experienced Senior Social Work Practitioner Sligo to join its acute medical team on a permanent wholetime basis. This is an excellent opportunity to lead and deliver high-quality medical social work services within a busy multidisciplinary hospital environment.
As a senior practitioner, you will provide advanced clinical expertise, contribute to service development, and play a key leadership role in patient-centred care delivery within the acute setting.
Job Overview
The Senior Social Work Practitioner will work as part of the multidisciplinary team at Sligo University Hospital, providing specialist medical social work services across acute services. The role requires significant experience in medical social work and strong collaboration skills within an acute hospital setting.
This post is open to both HSE and non-HSE applicants.
Reference: SLIGO0666
Grade: Social Work Practitioner – Senior (Grade Code 3614)
Category: Health and Social Care Professionals
Contract Type: Permanent Wholetime
Health Region: HSE West and North West
Location: Sligo University Hospital
Key Responsibilities
- Provide advanced medical social work assessment and intervention within an acute hospital setting.
- Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to support patient care planning and discharge processes.
- Manage complex cases requiring high levels of professional expertise and judgement.
- Provide leadership, supervision, and professional guidance to social work staff where appropriate.
- Contribute to service planning, policy development, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with professional standards, legislation, and HSE policies.
- Maintain accurate documentation and case records in line with governance requirements.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Recognised qualification as a Social Worker and eligibility for registration with CORU.
- Significant experience in medical social work relevant to an acute hospital environment.
- Demonstrated depth and breadth of experience working within multidisciplinary teams in an acute medical setting.
- Strong assessment, analytical, and decision-making skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Commitment to continuous professional development and service improvement.
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
Salary is aligned with the HSE Social Work Practitioner – Senior (Grade 3614) consolidated salary scale effective 1 August 2025, in accordance with Department of Health Circular 6/2025 .
Benefits include:
- Permanent public sector employment.
- Membership of the public service pension scheme.
- Annual leave entitlement in line with HSE policy.
- Opportunities for ongoing professional development.
- Access to employee wellbeing supports.
Working Hours: Full-time, wholetime contract in line with HSE terms and conditions.
Location & Employer Information
This role is based at Sligo University Hospital in County Sligo, serving the HSE West and North West region, which includes Donegal, Sligo, Leitrim, Roscommon, Mayo, and Galway.
The position is part of the Health Service Executive (HSE), Ireland’s publicly funded healthcare provider.
Application Details
Informal Enquiries (Role):
Marian Sweeney
Social Work Team Leader
Email: marian.sweeney@hse.ie
Tel: 071 9174602 | Mobile: 087 9196577
Recruitment Enquiries:
Aisling Watters
Assistant Staff Officer, HR Department
Email: aisling.watters@hse.ie
Tel: 071 9180347
Last day to Apply : 03/03/2026 12:00 PM
Proposed Interview Date: Candidates will normally receive at least two weeks’ notice of interview (timescale may be reduced in exceptional circumstances).
