Assistant Chaplain (Training Post)

Job overview

This is an exciting training post as an Assistant Chaplain at the RUH. The Spiritual Care Team aims to provide Religious and Spiritual Care and support to patients, their family, carers and Trust staff - engaging with people of all faiths and none, without prejudice, fully embracing the principles of the Equality Act 2010.

Main duties of the job

You will be an excellent team player, committed to team working and the development of other people with an ability to work on your own initiative, whilst remaining accountable to others. You will have the ability to enable others from any faith and none to address their Spiritual and Religious needs in a manner consistent with their own culture, background, values and beliefs.

You will be given full training over a year and on-going support and supervision. This will involve engaging with speakers of various disciplines together with placements internally and externally and Trust wide to gain extensive experience.

The Spiritual Care Team is actively involved in all clinical and non- clinical areas within the RUH, and works closely with the Emergency Department, Elderly Care, Palliative Care, Critical Care, Oncology, Women and Children’s Services.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.