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Job summary

Main area
Chaplaincy Team
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
259-6260917SBH
Employer
Barts Health NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Whipps Cross Hospital
Town
London
Salary
£40,701 - £48,054 per annum Inc
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
09/05/2024 23:59

Employer heading

Barts Health NHS Trust logo

Christian Chaplain ( Whipps Cross Hospital)

Band 6

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

Barts Health supports the Pregnancy Loss Pledge and commits to supporting their staff through the distress of miscarriage.

Job overview

Barts Health NHS Trust

Chaplain

East London

Band 6 + Outer London Weighting + On-call Allowance

We are looking for an enthusiastic, and experienced Christian minister committed to working within a multi-faith chaplaincy team, to provide high quality Spiritual and Religious Care to patients, visitors and staff.

Main duties of the job

The main duties of this job include:

  • the provision of pastoral, spiritual, and religious care for patients, visitors, staff and students of all faiths and beliefs
  • regular pastoral visiting within wards and departments and providing specific support to the seriously ill and those requiring end of life spiritual and religious care
  • the provision of support for distressed or bereaved relatives as required
  • assisting and advising clergy and other religious leaders in the pastoral and spiritual care of their people while in hospital, being mindful of the rules of confidentiality by which every NHS employee is bound
  • providing training and advice to healthcare staff in the generic spiritual and pastoral care of patients
  • Supporting the Chaplaincy Management in fulfilling the Trust objectives for the delivery of Chaplaincy and Bereavement Care
  • supporting the Head of Chaplaincy in the development of Trust policies relating to Chaplaincy and Bereavement
  • taking responsibility for the maintenance of requisites for the Christian chapel and multi-faith prayer space and for bedside attendance
  • regular participation in team meetings and opportunities for reflecting on pastoral practice

Working for our organisation

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

 

Person specification

Qualification / Experience

Essential criteria
  • An authorised Christian faith leader with at least 3 years spiritual, religious leadership experience (or equivalent work with the community)
  • First degree in Theology or equivalent level of knowledge gained through theological formation
  • Registered with UKBHC or eligible for membership
Desirable criteria
  • On-going academic study relating to pastoral care. Pastoral Care/Counselling qualification/training

Skills

Essential criteria
  • The ability to form good relationships quickly and foster trust and confidence with staff, patients and their relatives
  • The ability to to digest and apply key Trust policies as they relate to the work of chaplaincy
  • Skills for working in a multi-faith and diverse context
  • Proven ability to remain calm under pressure

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • To have an in-depth knowledge of the Christian faith and theology
  • To have knowledge and experience of other faith traditions and religions
  • Ability to offer spiritual care and bereavement care beyond own denominational and faith boundaries
  • To have knowledge of the emotional, spiritual, cultural, social and religious needs of those who are unwell from whom you differ
  • To be able to work well as part of a multifaith team
Desirable criteria
  • General awareness of the NHS and its structures
  • Knowledge of current and relevant issues related to Bereavement Care
  • Awareness of current issues concerning chaplaincy in the NHS
  • An ability to express ideas clearly and effectively in speech and writing

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Green@Barts HealthNHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyLondon Living Wage is a voluntary commitment made by employers, who can become accredited with the Living Wage FoundationPositive about disabled peopleAge positiveInvestors in People: GoldImproving working livesMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Pregnancy Loss PledgeDisability confident employerStonewall equality policy. Equality and justice for lesbians, gay men, bisexual and trans people.Happy to Talk Flexible Working

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Yunus Dudhwala
Job title
Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Additional information

For further information or an informal enquiry, please contact Yunus Dudhwala [email protected]

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