Pastor/Spiritual Advisor
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Job summary
We are seeking to employ a Chaplain within the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Kings Lynn Foundation Trust, and are looking for someone who is prepared to work with patients, visitors and staff, whatever their cultural and faith tradition for the purpose of pastoral, spiritual and religious care. The successful candidate will have to work independently so chaplaincy experience is essential. We are looking for someone who understands the complexities of working in a team and will enjoy the challenges of chaplaincy in a district general hospital.
15.0 per week plus rotational on call provision (one weekend in four - on call until 21:00 on Saturdays and Sundays).
Main duties of the job
To visit patients that have been referred to the Chaplaincy team and to be able to connect with patients staff or relatives throughout the hospital, who require support or a listening ear.
To be able to respond appropriately to people in intense emotional situations, whether they have a specific faith or not.
To support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service, all staff are expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects of their work
About us
There's never been a more exciting time to join TeamQEH. We're working on a once in a generation opportunity to build a new state-of-the-art hospital to open in 2030 and we are also carrying out on one of the biggest pieces of digital transformation work we've ever undertaken.Our new electronic patient record (EPR) will replace paper-based patient records from 2026 and will lead to better, safer, joined-up care at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and beyond.At The QEH we provide a comprehensive range of specialist, acute, obstetrics and community-based services to around 331,000 people across west and north Norfolk, North Cambs and South Lincs.We are an ambitious organisation that upholds our values of kindness, wellness and fairness. We strive for continuous quality improvement, recently demonstrated in our 2024 CQC maternity inspection rating our services as 'Good', and we are proud to be a place to learn and grow through recognised learning and apprenticeships.We recognise and reward our 4,000 staff and volunteers, priding ourselves on a community atmosphere and positive team spirit. We have approx. 530 beds across 33 wards and have newly built education and training facilities, a range of modern award-winning centres alongside a talented team of people ready to give you a warm welcome. We love working here and think you will too.
Details
Date posted
02 August 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£35,392 to £42,618 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
426-374-24CC-A
Job locations
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Gayton Road
King's Lynn
PE304ET
Employer details
Employer name
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT
Address
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Gayton Road
King's Lynn
PE304ET
Employer's website
https://www.qehkl.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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