Job Description
Job overviewWe are thrilled to offer you the chance to become a part of the Chaplaincy team at Torbay Hospital. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment and cater to the spiritual, religious, cultural, and pastoral requirements of patients, visitors, and staff.Join us and become vital member of our organisation in providing compassionate multi faith care to patients, their families, and our dedicated Trust staff.As a Healthcare Chaplain your primary responsibility will be ensuring individuals are met with the utmost compassion and understanding.In this patient facing role, you will need to be an authorised minister of one of the members of Churches Together in Britain and Ireland or an authorised minister in your own faith community or be registered with The UK Board of Healthcare Chaplains. You will need to participate in our out of hours service on an on call basis.
You will need to have an inclusive outlook, respecting all faith and belief traditionsMain duties of the jobYour main responsibility will be to provide pastoral and spiritual care to patients, families, visitors, staff and students within our hospitals. You will work collaboratively within the Chaplaincy Team, contributing to appropriate religious rites and worship in the hospital setting. You will be able to respond effectively to people's needs at challenging and distressing moments, including care at the end of life.Working for our organisationYou will work in a non-judgmental and positive environment, and be part of an inclusive outlook, respecting all faith and belief traditions.Your own personal and professional development will be encouraged, and your own faith or belief will be valued as part of a multi faith teamCare to Join us?Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesYou will- Be available to people of all faiths or no faith- Offer sensitive pastoral care to patients, their families and carers- Ensure that patients at the end of their life receive the care and support that is right for them- Offer sensitive support to those in bereavement, including pregnancy loss- Provide spiritual and religious care to those who require it- Offer sensitive pastoral care to Trust staff- Participate in the Department’s 24 hour on-call rota on a weekly basis.- Participate in the Trust’s response in the event of a Major Incident - Be prepared to attend multidisciplinary team meetings and liaise with other healthcare professionals as appropriate.- Support volunteers working with the Chaplaincy Team, as appropriate, and as part of the Chaplaincy Team- Contribute, as agreed with the Co-ordinating Chaplain, to ongoing programmes of education and awareness for Trust staff, particularly in areas relating to spirituality, faith, and belief.- Conduct, as part of the Chaplaincy Team, funerals on behalf of the TrustPerson specificationQualificationEssential criteria- Ordained/authorised minister of member church of CTBI or registered chaplain with UKBHC- Degree or equivalent occupational qualificationDesirable criteria- Degree in relevant subject e.g.
Theology or Religious StudiesExperienceEssential criteria- Minimum 2 years experience in pastoral careDesirable criteria- Healthcare Chaplaincy experience- Experience of multi faith working- Experience in bereavement supportKnowledge and SkillsEssential criteria- Ability to assess and meet spiritual needs of clients- Ability to work within a team- Effective time management- Excellent interpersonal skillsDesirable criteria- Knowledge of different faiths and cultures- Teaching or presentation skillsPersonal RequirementsEssential criteria- Ability to recognise and manage personal stress- Ability to meet on call requirementsYou will be joining the organisation at an exciting time. As the first fully integrated care organisation in England, we are working to improve the way we deliver safe, high-quality health and social care. We have a positive and vibrant working atmosphere, we are proud of our investment in our staff both in terms of developing potential career skills and valuing people.If you provide support to a family member or friend with health or care needs, we aim to be a Carer-friendly employer.
We have a ‘Staff Carers’ policy which includes flexible working where possible and a Carer’s Passport scheme that links you into support and discounts.IMPORTANT INFORMATION- We reserve the right to close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications. Therefore, we encourage you to apply promptly.- Please read the job description carefully and tailor your application to reflect the requirements of the role.- Applicants who identify in their application form they are a part of the Armed Forces community will be guaranteed an interview, provided they meet the minimum essential criteria outlined in the job description and person specification for the role. Step into Health guidance can be found on our NHS Employers website.- Correspondence will be sent via Trac, text, and email.
Please ensure you check your email and Trac account regularly.- Applicants with no previous NHS experience will ordinarily be appointed to the minimum of the band.- If you have not received an invitation to interview within 28 days of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.- It is your responsibility to ensure the timely receipt of appropriate references.The Trust is committed to preventing discrimination, valuing diversity and achieving equality of opportunity. No person (staff, patient or public) will receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of the nine protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. If you require support you can obtain this from our Equality Business Forum which has representatives from all protected groups.