At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a dynamic team to provide holistic support for patients nearing the end of life.
- Company: Barts Health NHS Trust, a leading healthcare provider in East London.
- Benefits: Inclusive work environment, professional development, and the chance to make a real difference.
- Other info: Work in a vibrant area with access to beautiful countryside and excellent career growth.
- Why this job: Be part of a compassionate team that values diversity and patient care.
- Qualifications: Social work experience and a passion for supporting those in need.
The predicted salary is between 36827 - 45011 £ per year.
Specialist Palliative Care Social Worker | Barts Health NHS Trust
Whipps Cross University Hospital is part of Bart's Health NHS Trust and is situated in Waltham Forest, North East London.
The hospital serves a diverse local population of more than 350,000.
It is surrounded by the spectacular Epping Forest and beautiful countryside but also within the vibrant and exciting hub that is East London.
Stansted airport is a 30 minute drive away allowing easy weekend breaks.
We are seeking an enthusiastic, energetic and motivated social worker to join our dynamic and supportive Specialist Palliative Care multidisciplinary teams.
This is an exciting opportunity to work in the hospital palliative care team and the Margaret Centre, our 11-bedded specialist palliative care ward.
The post will be based within the existing Specialist Palliative Care Teams offering ongoing support, working alongside staff to ensure that people with specialist palliative care needs are in receipt of the care they require to achieve the best quality of life possible.
Aim of the role is to provide andpromote a specialist, comprehensiveandevidence-based social work service for patientsassessedandcaredfor bythe Hospital Palliative Care Team (HPCT) and within our Margaret Centre, our 11-bedded specialist inpatient unit.
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- To function aspartof the specialist palliative care multi-disciplinary teams, contributingtoholistic plans of care, offering provision which supports the complex social needs of people who are approaching the end of life.
- To have an understanding of the impact of grief and loss on patients and their families andofferappropriatesupport.
- Actingasthepatientandcarer'sadvocateandworkingcloselywithotherhealthcare professionals.
- Tocontributetoeducationalprogramsprovidedbytheservices.
- Theroleinvolvesdirectpatientcareandindirectpatientcarebyenabling, guiding, andsupportingothersinthecare theyprovide forthoseattheendof life.
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond.
That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time.
It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our We Care values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our We Care values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging.
We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required.
For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
- This advert closes on Tuesday 25 Aug 2026
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