Job summary
JOB TITLE Trust Chaplain (Roman Catholic/Female)
DEPARTMENT Spiritual Care - Chaplaincy
BAND 6 pro rata
HOURS OF WORK To be agreed from total of 18.75 (may include on call)
TYPE OF CONTRACT Part time 18.75
SALARY RANGE 38762 - 45765 with HCA supplement (Outer London) pro rata
Main duties of the job
This exciting post requires a compassionate and resourceful chaplain with significant pastoral experience We are looking for those who wish to pursue the development of a high standard of pastoral, spiritual and religious care for patients, staff, and families at North Mid where we are committed on our journey to delivering an outstanding patient experience.
About us
The post-holder will be an integral member of a strong and supportive ecumenical and multi faith Spiritual Care - Chaplaincy Team serving the hospital and Enfield and Haringey communities. The on call (if required) is one/two days per week at present.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Based on demands and requests received from our patients and staff, there is a need to deliver services to female patients and staff. Hence, we welcome interest from female candidates only with the following experience/training: Eucharistic minister (Roman Catholic). This is a genuine occupational requirement under the Equality Act 2010.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Based on demands and requests received from our patients and staff, there is a need to deliver services to female patients and staff. Hence, we welcome interest from female candidates only with the following experience/training: Eucharistic minister (Roman Catholic). This is a genuine occupational requirement under the Equality Act 2010.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Recognised theological/pastoral training to degree level or equivalent e.g. Islamic studies
- Acceptable to the Catholic diocesan authorities to act as an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion
- Acceptable, within Churches Together in Britain and Ireland (CTBI), for appointment by the appropriate Church, or by other religious or belief body
- Significant experience of chaplaincy in acute/mental health NHS context
- Adherence with UKBHC Code of Conduct
- Aware of professional developments in chaplaincy
- Deep spirituality/ability to reflect exercised by spiritualdirection and/or ministerial/other supervision
- Engagedin professional development for self and others
- Open inclusive theology/philosophy, respecting alternative worldviews
Desirable
- Master's level education
- Further studies relating to chaplaincy/ counselling/ pastoral care
- Current membership of UKBHC
- Experience of training in aspects of spirituality in healthcare contexts
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Recognised theological/pastoral training to degree level or equivalent e.g. Islamic studies
- Acceptable to the Catholic diocesan authorities to act as an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion
- Acceptable, within Churches Together in Britain and Ireland (CTBI), for appointment by the appropriate Church, or by other religious or belief body
- Significant experience of chaplaincy in acute/mental health NHS context
- Adherence with UKBHC Code of Conduct
- Aware of professional developments in chaplaincy
- Deep spirituality/ability to reflect exercised by spiritualdirection and/or ministerial/other supervision
- Engagedin professional development for self and others
- Open inclusive theology/philosophy, respecting alternative worldviews
Desirable
- Master's level education
- Further studies relating to chaplaincy/ counselling/ pastoral care
- Current membership of UKBHC
- Experience of training in aspects of spirituality in healthcare contexts
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
