Job summary
The post holder will be responsible for the continuing development of a high standard of religious, pastoral and spiritual care for Muslim patients, their relatives, Muslim staff and visitors in the OUH NHS Foundation Trust.
The post holder will be part of a very experienced and open multi-faith chaplaincy team in a very large NHS Trust. The scope of work is very large and the Trust covers many regional specialities as well as being a major trauma centre.
Main duties of the job
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Oxford University Hospitals Foundation NHS Trust - Muslim Chaplain 12.5hrs Band 6 + on call payments (to be agreed)
This exciting post requires a compassionate and resourceful chaplain with significant pastoral experience. We are looking for someone who feels a calling to continue the development of a high standard of pastoral, spiritual and religious care for patients, staff and families across a large Trust.
The post will be 12.5 hrs per week with additional on call. The post-holder will be an integral member of a strong and supportive ecumenical and multi faith chaplaincy team serving across three of the four sites of the Oxford University Hospital Trust, the John Radcliffe Hospital which is a major trauma centre. the Churchill hospital which is mostly treats cancer and transplant patients the Nuffield Orthopaedic Hospital and Sobell House Hospice. Also cover for the Horton Hospital and Katherine House Hospice in Banbury. The on call is for all of the above sites. The ability to drive is essential
The post is open to Muslim faith leaders and pastoral carers and the applicant must be experienced in pastoral care and have knowledge and understanding of the NHS
The post is open for job sharing.
Closing Date: 6th November 2024
Planned interview date: 20th November 2024
About us
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury. For more information on OUH please view OUH At a Glance by OUHospitals - Issuu
Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.
We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.
These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible for the continuing development of a high standard ofreligious, pastoral and spiritual care for Muslim patients, their relatives, Muslimstaff and visitors in the OUH NHS Foundation Trust.The post holder will work with the Lead Chaplain in the provision of chaplaincy services.The duties and responsibilities of the post holder require a substantial commitment to anon-call rota and to ensure continuity of service during periods of leave.Main Duties and Responsibilities1. To be responsible to the Lead Chaplain for the day-to-day provision anddevelopment of Muslim pastoral, religious and spiritual care for patients,staff, visitors in what are sometimes very highly complex situations and toconfidentially record their activities as part of the chaplaincy data system.2. To work collaboratively with other members of the chaplaincy team, attending regular team meetings and playing a full part in the development of chaplaincypolicies and implementation across the Trust.3. To organise for Friday (Jummah) prayers to be accessible on all Trust sites.4. To ensure appropriate religious pastoral support for dying Muslimpatients and their families and to respond, when requested, to the needs of the recently bereaved.5. To prepare and deliver high quality training, development, and information for clinical colleagues on the nature of spiritual care of Muslim patients and the contribution of the chaplaincy services.6. To be fully conversant with NHS and professional protocols, guidelines, and competencies for NHS chaplaincy services.7. To advise the Lead Chaplain on resources required to ensure that the spiritual, pastoral and religious needs of Muslim patients are met.8. To take an active role in promoting understanding and application of spiritual care of Muslim patients across all ages within the OUH NHS Foundation Trust andmaintain a stock of religious resources9. To provide pastoral (and spiritual resources when requested) for Muslimparents and families experiencing the expected and unexpected loss of a child.10. To participate fully in the 24 hour chaplaincy on-call service. It is expected that thechaplaincy work will be of irregular hours, so that flexibility of working hours and practice is required which requires holding and responding to a pager and mobile phone for on call duties.11. To be responsible for the creation and management of the Muslim on callrota, working with the Lead Chaplain and colleagues from the Muslim communityauthorised by the Trust as volunteers or Honorary Chaplains.12. To provide (when requested) pastoral and spiritual support for Muslimrelatives making visits to the mortuary to view a deceased adult or child and to pray as appropriate.13. To provide staff support following very complex and demanding clinical situations.14. To be available to faith community leaders in order to support them intheir care for community members when in hospital, always remembering NHS and professional guidelines for patient confidentiality.15. To work collaboratively with key allied professionals to develop learning andworking practise together.16. To have a commitment to ones own professional and spiritual growth anddevelopment.17. To be accountable to the Lead Chaplain and team colleagues who manage theChaplaincy charitable funds for any donations received in the course of ministry within the OUH hospitals.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible for the continuing development of a high standard ofreligious, pastoral and spiritual care for Muslim patients, their relatives, Muslimstaff and visitors in the OUH NHS Foundation Trust.The post holder will work with the Lead Chaplain in the provision of chaplaincy services.The duties and responsibilities of the post holder require a substantial commitment to anon-call rota and to ensure continuity of service during periods of leave.Main Duties and Responsibilities1. To be responsible to the Lead Chaplain for the day-to-day provision anddevelopment of Muslim pastoral, religious and spiritual care for patients,staff, visitors in what are sometimes very highly complex situations and toconfidentially record their activities as part of the chaplaincy data system.2. To work collaboratively with other members of the chaplaincy team, attending regular team meetings and playing a full part in the development of chaplaincypolicies and implementation across the Trust.3. To organise for Friday (Jummah) prayers to be accessible on all Trust sites.4. To ensure appropriate religious pastoral support for dying Muslimpatients and their families and to respond, when requested, to the needs of the recently bereaved.5. To prepare and deliver high quality training, development, and information for clinical colleagues on the nature of spiritual care of Muslim patients and the contribution of the chaplaincy services.6. To be fully conversant with NHS and professional protocols, guidelines, and competencies for NHS chaplaincy services.7. To advise the Lead Chaplain on resources required to ensure that the spiritual, pastoral and religious needs of Muslim patients are met.8. To take an active role in promoting understanding and application of spiritual care of Muslim patients across all ages within the OUH NHS Foundation Trust andmaintain a stock of religious resources9. To provide pastoral (and spiritual resources when requested) for Muslimparents and families experiencing the expected and unexpected loss of a child.10. To participate fully in the 24 hour chaplaincy on-call service. It is expected that thechaplaincy work will be of irregular hours, so that flexibility of working hours and practice is required which requires holding and responding to a pager and mobile phone for on call duties.11. To be responsible for the creation and management of the Muslim on callrota, working with the Lead Chaplain and colleagues from the Muslim communityauthorised by the Trust as volunteers or Honorary Chaplains.12. To provide (when requested) pastoral and spiritual support for Muslimrelatives making visits to the mortuary to view a deceased adult or child and to pray as appropriate.13. To provide staff support following very complex and demanding clinical situations.14. To be available to faith community leaders in order to support them intheir care for community members when in hospital, always remembering NHS and professional guidelines for patient confidentiality.15. To work collaboratively with key allied professionals to develop learning andworking practise together.16. To have a commitment to ones own professional and spiritual growth anddevelopment.17. To be accountable to the Lead Chaplain and team colleagues who manage theChaplaincy charitable funds for any donations received in the course of ministry within the OUH hospitals.
Person Specification
SL
Essential
- offline - add score to progress or decline
Desirable
- Masters level qualification or equivalent
Person Specification
SL
Essential
- offline - add score to progress or decline
Desirable
- Masters level qualification or equivalent
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
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
All Oxford sites
John Radcliffe Hospital, Headley Way
Oxford
OX3 9DU
Employer's website
https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
