Julianne Musekura

I provide comprehensive support services to women, children, and families dealing with acute and chronic illnesses. My responsibilities include:

• Contributing to the department's quality initiative to drive inpatients' access to social work services.
• Contributing to the departments marketing strategies within 2024 by completing the delivery of end-user education at Clinical Orientation, contributing to the development of governance standards within the department and supporting the workforce plan and engagement framework for the department the Social Work Outreach committee to promote Social Work initiatives.
• Implementing continuing care and referral processes with a focus on customer satisfaction.
• Delivering evidence-based patient care by integrating research into practice.
• Promoting continuous improvement and fostering innovation within social work practice.
• Committing to lifelong learning and disseminating new knowledge to patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
• Teaching and mentoring colleagues and students across various clinical subjects.
• Advocating for patients and families to ensure their needs are met and satisfaction is achieved.
• Managing care and problem-solving for patients and families, including those with cognitive impairments or communication difficulties.
• Addressing patient concerns and collaborating with medical staff and key administrators.
• Leading and coordinating multi-disciplinary meetings to achieve patient goals and satisfaction.

Experienced senior social worker providing comprehensive support across the hospital, focusing on patient navigation, discharge planning, and ambulatory care services. Collaborated closely with multidisciplinary teams to prevent hospital admissions and expedite discharges, particularly in critical units like A&E and CDU. Spearheaded initiatives such as Delirium Care and Discharge to Assess pathways to improve patient care. Conducted thorough assessments of patients' social care needs and ensured services aligned with identified outcomes. Played a key role in safeguarding vulnerable adults through adherence to safeguarding protocols. Engaged with service users, families, and carers within the framework of seven social care outcomes to enhance overall well-being and quality of life.

Experienced healthcare professional adept at optimizing patient care pathways and hospital discharge operations. Skilled in preventing admissions and expediting timely discharges, particularly in critical units such as the emergency department. Specialized in vulnerable adult care, conducting assessments, and developing tailored care plans. Proficient in managing complex cases, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring safe transitions for patients. Experienced in self-directed support management and budgeting. Demonstrated reliability and leadership in duty and management cover roles.

Accomplished social worker specializing in renal care, adept at conducting comprehensive assessments for patients and families preparing for dialysis treatments and kidney transplantation. Collaborated effectively within multi-disciplinary teams to address psychosocial aspects of patient care. Advocated for patients and families by liaising with various agencies to secure support in areas such as housing, finances, and employment. Provided ongoing support and education to help individuals cope with their condition and treatment. Played a key role in representing the interests of kidney patients within the healthcare system and community. Actively contributed to departmental activities, including team meetings and training initiatives, while offering mentorship to student social workers and shadowing experiences for nursing students and allied health staff.

Managed a diverse caseload of 25 cases, overseeing screening, referrals, and needs assessments, including carer's and risk assessments. Coordinated multi-disciplinary assessments within stroke units and Care of Elderly Wards at Kingston Hospital, providing social work intervention. Collaborated with discharge facilitators to secure placements and facilitate smooth transitions for clients, including self-funders. Provided regular duty cover and conducted care planning, commissioning services, and reviewing care packages. Facilitated nursing and residential care home placements, liaised with Primary Care Trusts for continuing care assessments, and chaired multi-agency meetings. Played a key role in safeguarding vulnerable adults and the DOLs safeguarding process, acting as a Best Interest Assessor. Liaised with private and voluntary providers to ensure effective discharge arrangements, while adhering to equal opportunities policies and undertaking any assigned duties from team management.

Conducted comprehensive assessments of complex healthcare needs and developed care plans in collaboration with service users and stakeholders. Implemented and evaluated treatment using updated evaluation tools, focusing on individualized care based on a recovery approach. Facilitated safe discharge to primary care services and conducted group interventions as per caseload priorities. Prioritized service user confidentiality and maintained professional integrity in adherence to ethical standards. Actively participated in multidisciplinary teams, attending meetings and ensuring effective communication channels. Developed and adhered to risk assessments and management plans, ensuring appropriate documentation for relevant individuals and agencies.

• Counseling support
• Community mobilization
• Training and HIV Sensitization Programme support.

In my nursing role, I:

• Conducted thorough assessments using evidence-based tools.
• Involved patients in care planning, respecting their decisions.
• Provided renal patients with detailed treatment information.
• Delivered personalized, safe nursing care.
• Addressed ethical issues in patient discussions.
• Maintained accurate documentation and confidentiality.
• Utilized computer skills for efficient data organization.
• Evaluated patient progress collaboratively.
• Took prompt action in emergencies.
• Committed to continuous professional development.
• Supported colleagues' growth through education.
• Maintained a comprehensive professional portfolio.
• Participated in 24/7 duty rotations for patient care.

• Completed nursing agency work as a Healthcare Assistant (HCA) in a number of general and psychiatric hospitals in South London
• Worked in different wards including medical, surgical, orthopedic and eating disorders.

• Responsible for evaluation of the water and sanitation programme in rural eastern Uganda
• Monitoring the impact of the activities of the programme on the rural population of Eastern Uganda
• Community mobilization and training duties.