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Employer: North Bristol NHS Trust
Job Title: Social Worker
Location: Bristol, United Kingdom
Salary: £38,682 – £46,580 per annum
Job Type: Full-time
Closing Date: 11 February 2026
Job Summary
North Bristol NHS Trust is offering an exciting opportunity for a Social Worker to join the Renal & Transplant department at Southmead Hospital. This temporary role is for a minimum of 18 months, with a potential extension depending on approval.
The postholder will work with kidney patients, providing person-centred care that focuses on strengths to reduce the psychological impact of chronic kidney disease. This includes social work assessments and interventions for patients and their families across a large geographical area, including a designated renal ward, outpatient clinics, transplant clinics, and dialysis units.
Applicants must hold a recognised Social Work qualification (BSc, MSW, DipSW, CQSW, or equivalent) and be registered with Social Work England. Experience in acute health settings is desirable.
The role will also scope and design a dedicated social worker service to support renal patients, promote adjustment, and improve engagement with medical treatments recommended by the renal medical team.
Main Duties
Provide expert social care advice and guidance within the adult renal community
Contribute to complex assessments and reviews for high-risk patients
Assess patients’ health and social care needs, including interpersonal, social, legal, or environmental complexities
Identify and highlight the need for commissioned services to ensure patient choice
Contribute to risk assessments and promote safeguarding practices in line with policy
Advise colleagues on best practices for assessing carers’ needs and contingency planning
Identify recovery-focused community services and ensure colleagues are aware of best practices
Provide guidance in complex crisis situations as requested by medical staff and the multidisciplinary team
Scope the benefits of a dedicated renal social worker in liaison with senior staff
About North Bristol NHS Trust
North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff, providing healthcare to residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire, and North Somerset. The Trust operates from the award-winning Southmead Hospital, which is also a regional Major Trauma Centre and internationally recognised centre of excellence in multiple services and specialities.
The Trust is committed to building diverse teams, promoting inclusion, and valuing all individuals. Applicants from underrepresented groups are particularly encouraged to apply.
Person Specification
Training, Knowledge & Experience
Essential:
Undergraduate degree in Social Work
Knowledge of legal framework relevant to adult nephrology
Experience of multi-disciplinary team working
Sound knowledge of relevant specialty and transferrable skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to remain professional in highly emotionally charged scenarios
Desirable:
Experience working in adult acute hospitals
Recognised management or leadership qualification
Experience with adults living with chronic health conditions
Knowledge & Experience
Essential:
Legislation and national renal guidance pertinent to the role
Desirable:
Experience working in acute hospital settings
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to a DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from Skilled Worker visa candidates are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Skilled worker applicants must comply with UK Visas and Immigration requirements, including criminal record certificates for overseas residency.
UK Registration
Applicants must hold current UK professional registration. For more information, visit the NHS Careers website.
How to Apply
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