Job summary
The Trust/Site Chaplain co-ordinates a team of Volunteer Chaplains that provides pastoral, religious and spiritual support for patients, relatives and staff within Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust.
Main duties of the job
Patients, especially those in severe distress
Provide pastoral, religious and spiritual support for patients and relatives, especially the seriously ill, the dying and the bereaved, ensuring the support is available at all times and is provided by the team of on-call volunteer chaplains, which includes the Trust/Site Chaplain.
About us
Liverpool Women's NHS FT became part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group (UHLG) in November 2024, following the coming together with Liverpool University Hospitals NHS FT. UHLG was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide to our patients.
UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues who are dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond. For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, UHLG is also their local NHS, providing general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.
At Liverpool Women's Hospital, each year we deliver approximately 7,500 babies, carry out around 50,000 gynaecological inpatient and outpatient procedures, care for over 1,000 poorly and premature newborns, perform around 1,000 IVF cycles, and conduct over 4,000 genetic appointments.
We believe that this, along with a strong dedication to research and innovation, makes usthespecialist health provider of choice in Europe for women, babies and families.
For roles at Liverpool University Hospitals, visit their careers page.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Patients, especially those in severe distress
Provide pastoral, religious and spiritual support for patients and relatives, especially the seriously ill, the dying and the bereaved, ensuring the support is available at all times and is provided by the team of on-call volunteer chaplains, which includes the Trust/Site Chaplain.
Chaplains will be required to offer support to the distressed parents of seriously ill, still born, or miscarried babies. The chaplains may be requested to baptise or bless babies. At times, pastoral support will be required for couples who face difficult decisions about their baby.
Chaplains are available to help bereaved parents choose a suitable ceremony for their baby. The chaplain may lead that ceremony for them or involve the appropriate parish clergy.
It is essential that the deceased, whether adults or babies, are treated with respect and dignity. The Trust/Site Chaplain will be involved in the provision of memorial services that relate to baby loss.
Regularly visit patients on the wards. Provide sacraments at the bedside as required. Keep records of all significant encounters with patients during these visits. It is also essential that accurate records are kept of callouts, blessings, baptisms, funerals or other public ceremonies.
The Trust/Site Chaplain must ensure that all chaplains respect the requirements of confidentiality and data protection.
Staff
Provide pastoral and spiritual support to staff whose duties daily involve the care of the seriously ill, the dying and the bereaved.
The Chaplain will be aware of the Cultural and religious diversity of our staff.
Meet the faith requirements of patients and staff within the Trust. When necessary, the Trust/Site Chaplain should liaise with other appropriate faith representatives.
Be familiar with the main religious faiths found in a modern multi-cultural society and be a resource within the Trust with this knowledge.
Other responsibilities
Maintain and develop their spiritual and theological skills through prayer, study, analysis and interpretation. Lead chaplaincy team meetings and encourage training, so that other chaplains develop their own ministry within the hospital.
Ensure that the chaplaincy team complies with Trust policies and procedures, mandatory training requirements, and codes of conduct and accountability. The Trust/Site Chaplain will support in the development of an annual report and will promote the Chaplaincy service both internal and external to the Trust.
The Trust/Site Chaplain may occasionally be required to handle small collections and donations
Job description
Job responsibilities
Patients, especially those in severe distress
Provide pastoral, religious and spiritual support for patients and relatives, especially the seriously ill, the dying and the bereaved, ensuring the support is available at all times and is provided by the team of on-call volunteer chaplains, which includes the Trust/Site Chaplain.
Chaplains will be required to offer support to the distressed parents of seriously ill, still born, or miscarried babies. The chaplains may be requested to baptise or bless babies. At times, pastoral support will be required for couples who face difficult decisions about their baby.
Chaplains are available to help bereaved parents choose a suitable ceremony for their baby. The chaplain may lead that ceremony for them or involve the appropriate parish clergy.
It is essential that the deceased, whether adults or babies, are treated with respect and dignity. The Trust/Site Chaplain will be involved in the provision of memorial services that relate to baby loss.
Regularly visit patients on the wards. Provide sacraments at the bedside as required. Keep records of all significant encounters with patients during these visits. It is also essential that accurate records are kept of callouts, blessings, baptisms, funerals or other public ceremonies.
The Trust/Site Chaplain must ensure that all chaplains respect the requirements of confidentiality and data protection.
Staff
Provide pastoral and spiritual support to staff whose duties daily involve the care of the seriously ill, the dying and the bereaved.
The Chaplain will be aware of the Cultural and religious diversity of our staff.
Meet the faith requirements of patients and staff within the Trust. When necessary, the Trust/Site Chaplain should liaise with other appropriate faith representatives.
Be familiar with the main religious faiths found in a modern multi-cultural society and be a resource within the Trust with this knowledge.
Other responsibilities
Maintain and develop their spiritual and theological skills through prayer, study, analysis and interpretation. Lead chaplaincy team meetings and encourage training, so that other chaplains develop their own ministry within the hospital.
Ensure that the chaplaincy team complies with Trust policies and procedures, mandatory training requirements, and codes of conduct and accountability. The Trust/Site Chaplain will support in the development of an annual report and will promote the Chaplaincy service both internal and external to the Trust.
The Trust/Site Chaplain may occasionally be required to handle small collections and donations
Person Specification
Skills, Knowledge & Aptitudes
Essential
- Communication Skills
- Interpersonal Skills
- Counselling Skills - especially in the area of bereavement and grief as it relates to baby loss during pregnancy or close to birth
- Ability to value the spiritual/faith journey of those from any faith or none
- Ability to motivate and inspire others
- Able to analyse information and prepare written reports
- Intermediate IT skills
- Able to plan and prioritise workload
Qualifications & Learning
Essential
- Ordained in and recognised as a minister of religion
- Ordination or other relevant formal training within an orthodox faith community
- In "good standing" within a traditional, orthodox an established faith tradition. (Free Church- to be a member of the Churches Together in England and Northern Ireland)
Desirable
- Experience of managing others
- Experience of working in healthcare/NHS /palliative care or a context which is comparable
Experience
Essential
- 3-5 years in Ministry
- Experience of working in a team
- Proven experience of delivering spiritual/religious or pastoral care to those of all faiths and none
- Experience of collaborative working in an allfaiths/ecumenical context
(Other)Special Requirements
Essential
- Flexible Working
- Able to work Internal
- Appropriate Church License
- Access to 24 hr transportation
- Must be a member of a faith community which permits participation in and making a response to emergency situations on behalf of the Anglican/Free Church Chaplaincy to those of all faiths/beliefs and those of no faith or belief.
- Ability and willingness to undertake further training as necessary
Person Specification
Skills, Knowledge & Aptitudes
Essential
- Communication Skills
- Interpersonal Skills
- Counselling Skills - especially in the area of bereavement and grief as it relates to baby loss during pregnancy or close to birth
- Ability to value the spiritual/faith journey of those from any faith or none
- Ability to motivate and inspire others
- Able to analyse information and prepare written reports
- Intermediate IT skills
- Able to plan and prioritise workload
Qualifications & Learning
Essential
- Ordained in and recognised as a minister of religion
- Ordination or other relevant formal training within an orthodox faith community
- In "good standing" within a traditional, orthodox an established faith tradition. (Free Church- to be a member of the Churches Together in England and Northern Ireland)
Desirable
- Experience of managing others
- Experience of working in healthcare/NHS /palliative care or a context which is comparable
Experience
Essential
- 3-5 years in Ministry
- Experience of working in a team
- Proven experience of delivering spiritual/religious or pastoral care to those of all faiths and none
- Experience of collaborative working in an allfaiths/ecumenical context
(Other)Special Requirements
Essential
- Flexible Working
- Able to work Internal
- Appropriate Church License
- Access to 24 hr transportation
- Must be a member of a faith community which permits participation in and making a response to emergency situations on behalf of the Anglican/Free Church Chaplaincy to those of all faiths/beliefs and those of no faith or belief.
- Ability and willingness to undertake further training as necessary
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
