Chaplain

Job overview

The Spiritual and pastoral care team currently has a vacancy for a Band 6 Chaplain.

Applicants will need to demonstrate either healthcare chaplaincy experience, or equivalent pastoral experience, with an aptitude for sensitive pastoral working in this context.

Applicants will have accreditation/ licensing with authority to practice as a religion or belief (including non-religious beliefs) leader/ representative and/or pastoral worker.

Role based at Queen’s Hospital, Burton the Chaplain must be prepared to work at any of the 5 sites across the Trust.

Availability for weekend working and overnight 'on-call' is required. (able to be on-site within 60 minutes).

As a member of the Spiritual and Pastoral Care team you will assist in the delivery of appropriate and sensitive spiritual, pastoral and religious care. Provision is for patients, staff and visitors across the Trust and offered equally for those of any particular faith/belief and those who do not identify with any.

The role requires a person-centred approach with active listening skills, from an experienced and proficient pastoral practitioner. It requires an ability to facilitate religious rites and sacraments.  Chaplains practice in accordance with the Guidelines and Code of conduct of the UK Board of Healthcare Chaplaincy.

Main duties of the job

Chaplains share in the provision of 24-hour on-call cover; assessing and providing pastoral, spiritual, and religious care needs. Scheduled interactions, crisis situations; and responding to emergency calls are part of the role.  It also includes delivering training, supervising students, developing the chaplaincy service within the Trust and working collaboratively with other healthcare professionals. Frequent involvement in end-of-life care is to be expected, including peri-natal loss and conducting baby funerals.

Closing Date of Applications: 1 July 2025

Interview Date: 15 July 2025

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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