The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Multi-Faith Hospital Chaplain

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Job summary

We are seeking to appoint an experienced and motivated Chaplain to work within the Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust across the two hospital sites. We are looking for candidates who share our passion for providing excellence in Compassionate Care to patients, relatives, friends, carers, volunteers and members of staff.

We are looking to appoint experienced Chaplains who are able to work flexibly and creatively to deliver effective pastoral care within an acute Trust that is investing in its chaplaincy service. You will already have a proven record of substantial pastoral experience and demonstrable Chaplaincy team working skills in a multi-faith environment. Previous experience of Healthcare Chaplaincy is desirable but not essential.

Main duties of the job

We believe that providing excellent care is about having the best people, inspired and supported by the best leaders, with training and opportunities in place to support your development. You will be required to develop an area of specialist interest to support Trust wide developments, to deliver training in faith and belief awareness and have excellent communication skills.

It is essential that you are open to the needs of all beliefs and none. You will need to be able to work with sensitivity and respect other chaplaincy team members, service users and volunteers.

About us

The role is demanding, and the successful candidates will need to be emotionally intelligent and able to work creatively within clear professional guidelines so as to be able to manage difficult situations whilst acting as a reflective practitioner.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a Chaplaincy team seeking to grow and reflect diversity to meet the needs of our patients, community, and workforce. The Trust is seeking applicants interested in both full time and part time positions.

You will need to be able to drive between sites and take part in on call provision for both hospitals.

Date posted

17 May 2021

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£31,365 to £37,890 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

223-SHC-309

Job locations

The Royal Shrewsbury

Mytton Oak Road

Shrewsbury

Shropshire

SY3 8XQ

The Princess Royal Hospital

Apley

Telford

Shropshire

TF1 6TF

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Evidence of First Degree (Level 6) or Equivalent Educational Qualification, in theology/religious studies, spiritual/pastoral care or other relevant discipline.
Evidence of Endorsement - the candidate should be in good standing with and endorsed by their relevant Faith Community or Association.

Desirable

Registration, or willing to be registered, with UKBHC and adhere to the UKBHC Code of Conduct

Experience

Essential

Significant experience of healthcare and/or spiritual and pastoral care
Evidence of multi faith working.
Experience of building pastorally supportive relationships.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Evidence of First Degree (Level 6) or Equivalent Educational Qualification, in theology/religious studies, spiritual/pastoral care or other relevant discipline.
Evidence of Endorsement - the candidate should be in good standing with and endorsed by their relevant Faith Community or Association.

Desirable

Registration, or willing to be registered, with UKBHC and adhere to the UKBHC Code of Conduct

Experience

Essential

Significant experience of healthcare and/or spiritual and pastoral care
Evidence of multi faith working.
Experience of building pastorally supportive relationships.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Certificate of Sponsorship

Employer details

Employer name

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Royal Shrewsbury

Mytton Oak Road

Shrewsbury

Shropshire

SY3 8XQ

Employer's website

http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Royal Shrewsbury

Mytton Oak Road

Shrewsbury

Shropshire

SY3 8XQ

Employer's website

http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)