Community Hospital Chaplain

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

We are seeking to appoint a Health Care Chaplain for our community hospitals, Chester le street (WTE 0.1) and Shotley Bridge (WTE 0.1). You may occasionally work at other sites within the trust depending on service needs. Applicants should be able to demonstrate relevant pastoral experience gained in a community setting together with the ability to manage their own workload while being responsible to the senior chaplain

Main duties of the job

Chaplains are expected to

work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and be comfortable working alongside colleagues of different denominations, other faith groups and none

offer Pastoral, Spiritual and Religious Care to patients carers and staff on wards and in departments across the Trust which will include the administration of the sacraments according to the rites of the Anglican or Free Church traditions.

apply an in-depth understanding of the bereavement process in working sensitively with the wide ranging spiritual and religious needs and concerns of patients, carers and staff facing life changing events

respond in a pastorally sensitive way to the varied complex situations of a maternity unit including the willingness to conduct appropriate services of baptism, blessing and dedication of babies

About us

If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager

You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks

We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented

From April 1 2024 we are unable to offer sponsorship for healthcare roles that do not meet the minimum salary, If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post.

Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents

Date posted

12 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

C9439-24-1154

Job locations

University Hospital Of North Durham

North Road

Durham

DH1 5TW


Job description

Job responsibilities

Chaplains require excellent communication skills to engage easily with people from all kinds of backgrounds, including those of different religious traditions and those of no faith. Pastoral sensitivity is an absolute essential, together with the ability to work within what can sometimes be very distressing situations.

Chaplains need to be team players, working as part of a mutually supportive and multi-disciplinary team; and to demonstrate courtesy, sensitivity and a deep personal spirituality. Meanwhile they need to be adaptable so the care they give is always appropriate to the situation they encounter.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Chaplains require excellent communication skills to engage easily with people from all kinds of backgrounds, including those of different religious traditions and those of no faith. Pastoral sensitivity is an absolute essential, together with the ability to work within what can sometimes be very distressing situations.

Chaplains need to be team players, working as part of a mutually supportive and multi-disciplinary team; and to demonstrate courtesy, sensitivity and a deep personal spirituality. Meanwhile they need to be adaptable so the care they give is always appropriate to the situation they encounter.

Person Specification

Special Requirements

Essential

  • Good inter-personal, communication skills and self-knowledge.
  • Ability to work alone and as a representative of an ecumenical team.
  • Ability to participate on the on call rota
  • Able to be present, at short notice, and to arrive within 1 hour to any site in the trust

Statutory Registration

Essential

  • Ordained and accredited minister of their respective faith group

Experience

Essential

  • Substantial experience in hospital and community based ministry settings. Experience of community based ministry
  • Experience of visit-based working within an NHS setting
  • Experience of working with palliative and end of life care

Desirable

  • Additional pastoral/counselling/listening skills training

Qualifications

Essential

  • As necessary for authorization and accreditation by the relevant faith group
  • Level 6 degree or demonstrable equivalent experience

Desirable

  • Postgraduate certificate/diploma in healthcare chaplaincy

Special Skills and Knowledge

Essential

  • Extensive experience and demonstrable skills in pastoral care.
  • Ability to work in difficult and or distressing circumstances
  • Knowledge of and sensitivity to a range of religions and faiths.
  • Knowledge of Equality and Diversity issues
  • Knowledge of ethical issues
  • Knowledge of the NHS and current issues
Person Specification

Special Requirements

Essential

  • Good inter-personal, communication skills and self-knowledge.
  • Ability to work alone and as a representative of an ecumenical team.
  • Ability to participate on the on call rota
  • Able to be present, at short notice, and to arrive within 1 hour to any site in the trust

Statutory Registration

Essential

  • Ordained and accredited minister of their respective faith group

Experience

Essential

  • Substantial experience in hospital and community based ministry settings. Experience of community based ministry
  • Experience of visit-based working within an NHS setting
  • Experience of working with palliative and end of life care

Desirable

  • Additional pastoral/counselling/listening skills training

Qualifications

Essential

  • As necessary for authorization and accreditation by the relevant faith group
  • Level 6 degree or demonstrable equivalent experience

Desirable

  • Postgraduate certificate/diploma in healthcare chaplaincy

Special Skills and Knowledge

Essential

  • Extensive experience and demonstrable skills in pastoral care.
  • Ability to work in difficult and or distressing circumstances
  • Knowledge of and sensitivity to a range of religions and faiths.
  • Knowledge of Equality and Diversity issues
  • Knowledge of ethical issues
  • Knowledge of the NHS and current issues

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University Hospital Of North Durham

North Road

Durham

DH1 5TW


Employer's website

https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University Hospital Of North Durham

North Road

Durham

DH1 5TW


Employer's website

https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Imam Syed Saquib Ahmed

saquib.ahmed1@nhs.net

01325743029

Date posted

12 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

C9439-24-1154

Job locations

University Hospital Of North Durham

North Road

Durham

DH1 5TW


Supporting documents

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