Job summary
We
are seeking to appoint a Health Care Chaplain for our Trust. You may
occasionally work at other sites within the trust depending on service needs.
Applicants should be able to demonstrate relevant pastoral experience 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 may include the administration of the
sacraments.
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
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.
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents.
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For the most up-to-date information on visa requirements and eligibility, please check online to determine whether you can apply.
From April 9th 2025 - Healthcare assistants - You must have been employed for a minimum of two years
of as a HCA Band 3 within the NHS for the Trust to consider
sponsorship (we will only consider sponsorship if you meet this criteria and
have a current visa expiring within 3 months).
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
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
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Ordained and accredited minister of their respective faith group
Special Skills & 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
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
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
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
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Ordained and accredited minister of their respective faith group
Special Skills & 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
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
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.
