Two posts are available
NHS Fife affirms the importance of Spiritual Care, and recognises that it is a core aspect of person centred care. NHS Fife’s Department of Spiritual Care has built a reputation for developing innovative and creative models for the development and delivery of spiritual care. Healthcare Chaplains work in a busy, and at times challenging environment; managing multiple priorities, both planned and unexpected. We are seeking to appoint a Healthcare Chaplain, who whilst formally based within the Victoria Hospital, Kirkcaldy, shall work across multiple sites within Fife. You will be required work across a wide range of specialisms, responding to operational needs, or as directed by Head of Spiritual Care. You will have a good understanding of the spiritual needs of those of different belief communities and those who have no faith.
You will be required to display excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to reflect on their practice.
A key attribute to this post will be an ability to provide staff support and the post holder will need to be an accredited VBRP facilitator or give clear commitment to undertake training to obtain this accreditation.
You should be qualified to degree level, or equivalent, in a relevant subject. In addition applicants should have, or be working towards, specialist training in Healthcare Chaplaincy such as a Post-Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Chaplaincy. Applicants will be required to evidence experience of delivering Spiritual Care within health and social care settings including knowledge and understanding of recent developments in Spiritual Care within NHS Scotland. Good IT skills and the ability to drive are essential. Successful candidates will be expected to register with the UK Board of Healthcare Chaplains. The person appointed will be required as a condition of employment to go through a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure Scotland check. You will participate in an on-call / out of hour’s rota. (Currently 1:5 but is under review).
Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, this post may require a different level of criminal records check done than is currently the case. If the post is assessed as a "regulated role", your appointment will be subject to joining the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. If there is any change to what is currently required, this will be confirmed by either the Hiring Manager or the Recruitment Team. For more details on these changes please visit: Disclosure Scotland Changes.
NHS Fife is legally obliged to ensure all its employees are legally entitled to work in the United Kingdom. If you are not a United Kingdom (UK) or Irish National, you are required to confirm your right to work in your application. NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Fife welcomes applications from all sections of society.
We offer flexible working and family-friendly policies and fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.
Please note the salary is pro rata for part time hours.
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.