Roman Catholic Chaplain

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Part time - 15 hours per week.

We are looking to recruit a suitably qualified and experienced Catholic Chaplain to join the Chaplaincy team at The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust.

The Catholic Chaplain role for in patients will include sharing responsibility for administering sacramental ministry when requested and dealing with peri-natal deaths and pregnancy loss. Active participation in the ecumenical Chaplaincy on-call rota including overnight is required.

Main duties of the job

Due to the nature of the work undertaken within this role which includes meeting the needs of Catholic patients, relatives and staff, there is an occupational requirement for the post holder to be in full communion with the Catholic Church (i.e. belonging to the Roman or Eastern Catholic Rites) and to be authorised by the Bishop of Hallam, such as a Catholic priest or deacon, or a suitably qualified Catholic religious or lay person. The applicant must be willing to provide ecumenical on-call across the Christian denominations. Therefore, please only apply for this role if you meet this requirement, which is permitted under schedule 9, para. 1 of the Equality Act (2010).

Excellent communication skills and the ability to respond to call outs and reach Rotherham Hospital within an hour are essential requirements for the role. Significant experience in pastoral ministry including ministering to the dying and bereaved is essential. Previous experience of working in a health care environment would be advantageous.

Please read the Job Description and Person Specification attached, and ensure that your statement in support of your application takes the requirements in to consideration.

Interviews to take place 21st August 2024.

About us

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham.

As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall.

But dont just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making.

All of our 5,100 colleagues are key to our improvement journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence.

Date posted

25 July 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year Per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9165-24-01-034

Job locations

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Significant experience in Pastoral Ministry
Previous experience of working in a healthcare setting
Experience of working effectively in stressful situations
Ability to organise and prioritise own workload

Desirable

Experience of working effectively within a multi-faith team

Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge and understanding of the provision of spiritual care within the healthcare setting
Knowledge and experience in providing sacraments and practices
Knowledge and respect for other faiths and traditions
Experienced in working effectively within a team

Qualifications

Essential

Catholic priest, suitably qualified clergy or lay person, in full communion with the Catholic Church and suitable to be authorised by the Bishop of Hallam (Roman Rite and Eastern Rite).
Knowledge of a range of religions and faiths plus hospital related chaplaincy procedures; acquired through degree or equivalent training and experience.

Desirable

IT skills including email, Microsoft Office and Word.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Significant experience in Pastoral Ministry
Previous experience of working in a healthcare setting
Experience of working effectively in stressful situations
Ability to organise and prioritise own workload

Desirable

Experience of working effectively within a multi-faith team

Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge and understanding of the provision of spiritual care within the healthcare setting
Knowledge and experience in providing sacraments and practices
Knowledge and respect for other faiths and traditions
Experienced in working effectively within a team

Qualifications

Essential

Catholic priest, suitably qualified clergy or lay person, in full communion with the Catholic Church and suitable to be authorised by the Bishop of Hallam (Roman Rite and Eastern Rite).
Knowledge of a range of religions and faiths plus hospital related chaplaincy procedures; acquired through degree or equivalent training and experience.

Desirable

IT skills including email, Microsoft Office and Word.

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.