Chaplain - BANK

Job summary

Post: Chaplain (BANK) - this role will require in hours and out of hours working (including on call and weekend working).

The Department of Spiritual, Pastoral and Religious Care is responsible for facilitating the pastoral careof all patients, staff and visitors at UHCW NHS Trust. It is also responsible for providing specialistknowledge and expertise relating to spiritual matters.

The post holder will contribute to a multi-faith team providing spiritual and pastoral care for patients,relatives and staff in UHCW NHS Trust and supporting other sites across Coventry and Warwickshirethat are covered by service level agreements. The post holder will work with the Lead Chaplain andthe team of Chaplains in facilitating the provision of care.

The post holder will be required to work at University Hospital Coventry, the Hospital of St Cross inRugby and other sites as operational needs arise to support the service level agreements.

We actively welcome applications from all faith and belief groups.

Please be advised sponsorship is not eligible for this post.

Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.

Main duties of the job

• To be responsible to the Lead Chaplain for the day-to-day provision and development of pastoral, religious and spiritual care for patients, staff, visitors and to confidentially record their activities as part of the chaplaincy data system.
• To work collaboratively with other members of the chaplaincy team, attending regular team meetings and play a full part in the development of the chaplaincy service across the Trust.
• To contribute to the effective working of the Spiritual, Pastoral and Religious Care team.
• To provide spiritual and pastoral care, including: The delivery of ritual consistent with one's own faith or belief tradition. Devising, co-ordinating and leading ritual to meet particular needs, e.g. memorial services for staff. Conducting hospital contract funerals for adults, babies and non-viable foetuses in accordance with Trust procedures. Establishing effective links with faith/belief leaders in the community.
• Provide support for staff.
• To participate in the 24-hour, 7 days per week Chaplaincy on-call rota where the response time for emergency calls is within 1 hour.
• Provide training and education
• Contribute to the professional development of Spiritual and Pastoral Care
• To have a commitment to one's own personal and professional development.
• Contribute to the effective working of the Trust.

About us

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.