Join the Health Service Executive (HSE) Dublin and North East as a Medical Social Worker based at Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown. This fixed-term, whole-time role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in acute medical and multidisciplinary settings, supporting patients and families through complex care pathways.
About the Role
As a Medical Social Worker, you’ll play a vital part in the hospital’s integrated care team, providing psychosocial assessment, discharge planning, and emotional support. The role focuses on empowering patients and families to navigate health, social, and community systems effectively.
Reference: CH17025
Grade: Social Worker – Medical (Code 3557)
Health Region: HSE Dublin and North East
Location: Connolly Hospital, Dublin North
Contract: Fixed Term, Whole-time
Closing Date: 6 November 2025 at 12:00 PM
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct psychosocial and risk assessments for inpatients and outpatients.
- Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to plan and coordinate discharges.
- Provide crisis intervention and support to patients and families in distress.
- Liaise with community and statutory services for post-discharge care continuity.
- Document interventions and maintain compliance with HSE policy and data protection standards.
- Participate in service development and quality-improvement initiatives.
- Contribute to the education and supervision of students or junior staff where required.
Required Qualifications
Essential
- A recognised qualification in Social Work approved by CORU.
- Registration with CORU at the time of application.
- Demonstrated experience in a medical, hospital, or health service setting.
- Proven communication, assessment, and case management skills.
Desirable
- Experience within acute hospital services, oncology, or palliative care.
- Familiarity with discharge planning and multidisciplinary working.
- Knowledge of HSE policies and Irish healthcare systems.
What We Offer
- Competitive HSE salary under the 2025 Consolidated Pay Scales – €43,908–€63,197 per annum (Social Worker – Medical Grade 3557).
- Comprehensive public sector pension and leave entitlements.
- Opportunities for continuous professional development (CPD).
- A supportive, inclusive working environment within one of Ireland’s key acute hospitals.
Ready to Apply?
Applications are open to both HSE and non-HSE candidates.
Closing Date: Thursday, 6 November 2025, at 12:00 noon (local time).
For informal enquiries, contact Niamh Clarke, Principal Social Worker, at niamh.clarke1@hse.ie or call 01 646 5281.
