Specialist Palliative Care Chaplain
SAH Band 6
Salary: £38,711 to £43,261 per annum, pro rata
Hours: 35 hrs per week
Who are we?
St Andrew’s Hospice is a registered charity providing specialist palliative care for patients with life-limiting conditions requiring complex symptom management and end-of-life care. It is Lanarkshire's specialist hospice, offering multidisciplinary support to patients, families, and carers. The service is free for adults in North and South Lanarkshire, regardless of race, gender, or creed. Our core values are Human Dignity, Compassion, Justice, Advocacy, and Quality.
What is the role?
The Specialist Palliative Care Chaplain is part of the Patient & Family Support team. Core responsibilities include:
* Contributing to the delivery of Chaplaincy, Spiritual Care, and Support services to patients and families.
* Ensuring care services meet national quality standards and inspection requirements.
* Planning and presiding over funeral services for individuals of all faiths and none.
* Providing professional advice to staff, patients, and volunteers, maintaining a visible support presence.
* Participating in education and training related to communication, bereavement, spirituality, and human development.
* Engaging in service reviews and supporting the development of clinical services to meet future needs.
* Being an active member of the AHPCC.
What we expect of you?
Applicants should have a degree in theology or equivalent, training in advanced communication, at least 3 years of pastoral/spiritual experience in healthcare, and a flexible approach to working hours. A keen interest in Palliative and End of Life Care is essential.
What you can expect from us?
We offer a supportive environment and benefits including:
* Competitive salaries
* Unsocial hours payments (if applicable)
* Generous annual leave
* Induction program
* Employee assistance and counselling services
* Occupational health support
* Contributory pension scheme
* Flexible working practices
* Ongoing learning and development
* NHS Staff Benefits Scheme
For an informal chat, contact Margaret Wilkie or Suzanne Hunter at 01236 766951. To apply, visit www.st-andrews-hospice.com or email recruitment.SAH@standrews.scot.nhs.uk. Closing date: 9 May 2025. We may close the advert early if sufficient applications are received. This is not an NHS appointment; offers are subject to references and Disclosure checks. If you do not hear within 10 days post-closing, you were not shortlisted. Find out more about Disability Confident at www.gov.uk/disability-confident.
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