Job summary
Previous applicants need not apply
As a Trust Chaplain you will work within the multi-faith Chaplaincy team in supporting the delivery of spiritual, pastoral and religious care to patients, relatives and staff in line with National and Local best practice guidelines.
You will intentionally support members of staff, building networks and relationships with staff through regular contact, being discrete, trustworthy and respecting confidence. Providing support for staff and those requiring additional support in specialist areas.
You will be part of a team that provides a 24 hour out of hours on call service for the pastoral, spiritual and religious needs of patients, visitors and staff.
Please note, interviews will be held on 31st October 2023.
Main duties of the job
To have the appropriate accredited authority
within their own faith/belief community. To have the relevant specialist
knowledge and experience of their own faith/belief community providing
appropriate rites and rituals.
To deliver and assist specialist staff training
in spiritual and religious care as required.
To work with a positive team ethos, respecting each
others views and traditions.
To deliver appropriate spiritual and pastoral care
to patients and families experiencing the trauma of pregnancy loss. Also to be able
to support patients and their loved ones in an end of life care or palliative
situation.
To undertake appropriate duties providing a 24
hour out of hours on call service for the pastoral, spiritual and religious
needs of patients, visitors and staff. Because of the on call element in this
job it is required that the post holder lives no more than 45 minutes away from
Pinderfields hospital under normal driving conditions.
To keep a confidential record of all activities including
maintaining patient electronic records. To plan and manage own workload
following hospital related chaplaincy policies and procedures.
To help and support the team of chaplaincy
volunteers, and to take part in their ongoing training and supervision.
To help and support those who are experiencing bereavement
and any kind of distress sensitively and respecting their confidentiality at
all times. To officiate at Trust contract funerals, as and when required.
About us
We provide care and support to over a million people in
Wakefield and Kirklees in their homes, community settings and across our
three hospital sites at Pontefract, Dewsbury and Pinderfields (Wakefield).
Always striving for excellence, we are at the forefront of
innovation and research, and we invest in teaching and the development of our
workforce.
We live by our values of caring, improving, being respectful
and maintaining high standards. We listen and learn because we aim to make Mid
Yorkshire the best place to work and receive care.
We value diversity and welcome talent and enthusiasm
irrespective of age, disability, neurodivergence, sex, gender identity and
gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation,
or other personal circumstances including providing unpaid carers support to
someone with a health and care need. As ethnic minority groups, members of the
LGBTQ+ community, and people with a disability/neurodivergence are currently
under-represented across the organisation, we encourage applications from
members of these groups. We have policies and procedures to ensure all
applicants are treated fairly and consistently.
We are proud of our staff networks - who offer valuable
guidance and feedback from those with lived experience.
We have a clear vision and you could be part of this! If
you share our values and you want to make a difference to the lives of our
patients and their families and carers, we would love to hear from you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To keep accurate and up to date records of
pastoral, spiritual and religious involvement, and to work with the other chaplains
in ensuring that the procedures and protocols of the department are understood
and communicated within the Trust.
To work with local religious communities in understanding
the work of chaplaincy and know how to make referrals to the chaplaincy team.
To liaise at all times with ward staff about the
role and involvement of chaplaincy.
To provide care in a way sympathetic to the
clinical demands and constraints of the ward environment.
To be able to work collaboratively as part of a
multi faith team and to be willing to learn how to help and encourage colleagues.
To be able to effectively organise and carry out
your own workload on a daily basis and to be in regular supervision.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To keep accurate and up to date records of
pastoral, spiritual and religious involvement, and to work with the other chaplains
in ensuring that the procedures and protocols of the department are understood
and communicated within the Trust.
To work with local religious communities in understanding
the work of chaplaincy and know how to make referrals to the chaplaincy team.
To liaise at all times with ward staff about the
role and involvement of chaplaincy.
To provide care in a way sympathetic to the
clinical demands and constraints of the ward environment.
To be able to work collaboratively as part of a
multi faith team and to be willing to learn how to help and encourage colleagues.
To be able to effectively organise and carry out
your own workload on a daily basis and to be in regular supervision.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- To have the appropriate accredited authority within their own faith/belief community.
- Theological degree or relevant equivalent.
- Ability to teach on spiritual care issues.
Desirable
- Masters degree or working towards one.
- Basic qualifications and relevant experience in counselling/ bereavement training etc...
- Membership with CHCC/UKBHC.
Experience
Essential
- To have served significant experience in ministry and to have had some previous experience of a healthcare setting.
- Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Knowledge and understanding of ecumenical and multi faith issues.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a multi faith environment.
- Experience of hospital chaplaincy.
- Knowledge of NHS and social care services and associated ethical issues and legislation.
- Pastoral experience in a variety of settings.
- Understanding of pastoral and religious service in the NHS.
- Knowledge of wider faith/belief communities.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Reflective spiritual practitioner.
- Compassionate - exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with patients, carers and relatives remaining sensitive and empathetic.
- Possess a theological and spiritual breadth to their faith/belief, show evidence of personal growth.
- Knowledge of issues around bereavement, loss and grief.
- Ability to cope with distressing and emotional events and situations and to support people who are distressed or grieving
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Good time management and organisational skills, ability to prioritise workload.
- Liturgically competent and flexible.
- Listens to others views respecting and valuing individual patient needs.
- Professional and patient focussed approach with inspirational skills, acting as a role model to colleagues and other staff members.
- Ability to recognise and manage challenging situations in a calm and professional manner.
- Patience, tact and understanding commensurate with the requirements of the post.
- Ability to inspire and motivate.
- Ability to act independently and be decisive in critical situations
Desirable
- Training presentation and teaching skills.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- To have the appropriate accredited authority within their own faith/belief community.
- Theological degree or relevant equivalent.
- Ability to teach on spiritual care issues.
Desirable
- Masters degree or working towards one.
- Basic qualifications and relevant experience in counselling/ bereavement training etc...
- Membership with CHCC/UKBHC.
Experience
Essential
- To have served significant experience in ministry and to have had some previous experience of a healthcare setting.
- Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Knowledge and understanding of ecumenical and multi faith issues.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a multi faith environment.
- Experience of hospital chaplaincy.
- Knowledge of NHS and social care services and associated ethical issues and legislation.
- Pastoral experience in a variety of settings.
- Understanding of pastoral and religious service in the NHS.
- Knowledge of wider faith/belief communities.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Reflective spiritual practitioner.
- Compassionate - exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with patients, carers and relatives remaining sensitive and empathetic.
- Possess a theological and spiritual breadth to their faith/belief, show evidence of personal growth.
- Knowledge of issues around bereavement, loss and grief.
- Ability to cope with distressing and emotional events and situations and to support people who are distressed or grieving
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Good time management and organisational skills, ability to prioritise workload.
- Liturgically competent and flexible.
- Listens to others views respecting and valuing individual patient needs.
- Professional and patient focussed approach with inspirational skills, acting as a role model to colleagues and other staff members.
- Ability to recognise and manage challenging situations in a calm and professional manner.
- Patience, tact and understanding commensurate with the requirements of the post.
- Ability to inspire and motivate.
- Ability to act independently and be decisive in critical situations
Desirable
- Training presentation and teaching skills.
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).
