Job summary Would youlike to gain new skills and experiences by joining the Barnsley Hospitalvolunteering team in a caring and rewarding role? Would you like to be part ofthe Chaplaincy team, providing support to patients, carers, visitors and staff?Can you commit to at least 4 hours per week? If so, then the ChaplaincyVolunteer role is for you. Volunteersmake the difference Here atBarnsley Hospital, our vision for volunteering is to enrich the experience ofpatients, visitors, and staff and to use our volunteers to help shape the wayin which we provide care. Full training will be provided for all of the above roles. So if you arelooking to expand your skill base, gain valuable experience for your CV, orenjoy helping out in a varied role, then this is the opportunity for you. Parking expenses/travelexpenses will be reimbursed. Regular commitment of aminimum of 3/4 hours per week, Monday Friday, 09.30 am 12:00pm If you're interested in becoming a Chaplaincy Volunteer andwould like more information, please either call the Voluntary Services Team on 01226 434979 or email usat barnsleyhospital.volunteers@nhs.net Main duties of the job What might I be doing as a Chaplaincy Volunteer? Visit wards, meet patients, being there for patients and offering a listening ear or prayer support as appropriate. Pass on any requests (with the specific permission of a patient) where patients indicate particular spiritual and religious needs of all faiths to the chaplains for visits. Provide information about pastoral and spiritual care or chaplaincy services to patients. Administer Holy Communion where authorised to do so by the sponsoring Christian denomination, and by agreement with the Lead Chaplain. Help the Team on special events, such as open days, cultural celebrations and memorial services. Participate in appropriate training required by the Trust, the Voluntary Services Department and the respective area. Volunteerscannot replace the role of a paid employee. About us BarnsleyHospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust, currently rated Goodby the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and achieving significant progress in thedelivery of our strategic objectives, including our ambition to be the bestPlace to Work Wescored best in the country in the most recent NHS Staff Survey for teamwork,compassionate leadership, and supporting work/life balance. In 2024's survey,the Trust also scored above average in every theme of the NHS People Promisethe promise NHS colleagues make to each other to improve the experience ofworking in the NHS for everyone Weare proud of the commitment of our colleagues to ensuring a strong andsustainable future and our organisation is highly valued by our localcommunities Therehas never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at paceand a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation BarnsleyHospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fairtreatment to all applicants Forindividuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health& care visa route please use the link on the right hand side of the advertto check your eligibility, please note that band 2 roles are no longer eligiblefor sponsorship Thecost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will onlybe met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction Pleasenote we reserve the right to close positions early Job description Job responsibilities Role outline for Volunteers Please refer to the attached for full details of the role and responsibilities. SupportingDocuments Please refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associateddocumentation Job description Job responsibilities Role outline for Volunteers Please refer to the attached for full details of the role and responsibilities. SupportingDocuments Please refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associateddocumentation Person Specification Trust Values Essential In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important. In around 100 words what motivates you to do a good job. Qualifications Essential The role does not require any formal qualifications Experience Essential No formal experience is required for the role Skills and Attributes Essential Excellent communication skills Pleasant, smiling demeanour Polite and courteous to patients and families, staff and colleagues Clean, smart appearance, wearing name badge and uniform Punctual and reliable Able to work as part of a team Able to use own judgement and remain calm Work under the direction of the chaplaincy team Adhere to the principles and importance of confidentiality Person Specification Trust Values Essential In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important. In around 100 words what motivates you to do a good job. Qualifications Essential The role does not require any formal qualifications Experience Essential No formal experience is required for the role Skills and Attributes Essential Excellent communication skills Pleasant, smiling demeanour Polite and courteous to patients and families, staff and colleagues Clean, smart appearance, wearing name badge and uniform Punctual and reliable Able to work as part of a team Able to use own judgement and remain calm Work under the direction of the chaplaincy team Adhere to the principles and importance of confidentiality 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. Employer details Employer name Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Address Pogmoor Road Barnsley South Yorkshire S75 2EP Employer's website