Job summary
Barts Health NHS Trust
Chaplain
East London
Band 6 + Outer London Weighting + On-call Allowance
We are looking for an enthusiastic, and experienced Christian minister committed to working within a multi-faith chaplaincy team, to provide high quality Spiritual and Religious Care to patients, visitors and staff.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of this job include:
- the provision of pastoral, spiritual, and religious care for patients, visitors, staff and students of all faiths and beliefs
- regular pastoral visiting within wards and departments and providing specific support to the seriously ill and those requiring end of life spiritual and religious care
- the provision of support for distressed or bereaved relatives as required
- assisting and advising clergy and other religious leaders in the pastoral and spiritual care of their people while in hospital, being mindful of the rules of confidentiality by which every NHS employee is bound
- providing training and advice to healthcare staff in the generic spiritual and pastoral care of patients
- Supporting the Chaplaincy Management in fulfilling the Trust objectives for the delivery of Chaplaincy and Bereavement Care
- supporting the Head of Chaplaincy in the development of Trust policies relating to Chaplaincy and Bereavement
- taking responsibility for the maintenance of requisites for the Christian chapel and multi-faith prayer space and for bedside attendance
- regular participation in team meetings and opportunities for reflecting on pastoral practice
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
Qualification / Experience
Essential
- An authorised Christian faith leader with at least 3 years spiritual, religious leadership experience (or equivalent work with the community)
- First degree in Theology or equivalent level of knowledge gained through theological formation
- Registered with UKBHC or eligible for membership
Desirable
- On-going academic study relating to pastoral care. Pastoral Care/Counselling qualification/training
Skills
Essential
- The ability to form good relationships quickly and foster trust and confidence with staff, patients and their relatives
- The ability to to digest and apply key Trust policies as they relate to the work of chaplaincy
- Skills for working in a multi-faith and diverse context
- Proven ability to remain calm under pressure
Knowledge
Essential
- To have an in-depth knowledge of the Christian faith and theology
- To have knowledge and experience of other faith traditions and religions
- Ability to offer spiritual care and bereavement care beyond own denominational and faith boundaries
- To have knowledge of the emotional, spiritual, cultural, social and religious needs of those who are unwell from whom you differ
- To be able to work well as part of a multifaith team
Desirable
- General awareness of the NHS and its structures
- Knowledge of current and relevant issues related to Bereavement Care
- Awareness of current issues concerning chaplaincy in the NHS
- An ability to express ideas clearly and effectively in speech and writing
Person Specification
Qualification / Experience
Essential
- An authorised Christian faith leader with at least 3 years spiritual, religious leadership experience (or equivalent work with the community)
- First degree in Theology or equivalent level of knowledge gained through theological formation
- Registered with UKBHC or eligible for membership
Desirable
- On-going academic study relating to pastoral care. Pastoral Care/Counselling qualification/training
Skills
Essential
- The ability to form good relationships quickly and foster trust and confidence with staff, patients and their relatives
- The ability to to digest and apply key Trust policies as they relate to the work of chaplaincy
- Skills for working in a multi-faith and diverse context
- Proven ability to remain calm under pressure
Knowledge
Essential
- To have an in-depth knowledge of the Christian faith and theology
- To have knowledge and experience of other faith traditions and religions
- Ability to offer spiritual care and bereavement care beyond own denominational and faith boundaries
- To have knowledge of the emotional, spiritual, cultural, social and religious needs of those who are unwell from whom you differ
- To be able to work well as part of a multifaith team
Desirable
- General awareness of the NHS and its structures
- Knowledge of current and relevant issues related to Bereavement Care
- Awareness of current issues concerning chaplaincy in the NHS
- An ability to express ideas clearly and effectively in speech and writing
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).
Additional information
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).
