Hospital Chaplain
Northampton General Hospital NHS TrustSearch for more jobs in Northampton
Job overview
To support enable the Chaplaincy Team to help provide religious, pastoral and spiritual support for patient’s, carers and staff throughout the Trust.
The post holder will liaise with the Lead Hospital Chaplain and other members of the Chaplaincy team to ensure that services are developed and maintained throughout the Trust.
Responsibility for leading in areas agreed from time to time with the Lead Chaplain; always ensuring that the delivery of service is respected and highly valued.
The Hospital Chaplain will deputise for the Lead Hospital Chaplain during periods of absence; they will be delegated responsibility for day to day departmental operational matters as agreed with the Lead Hospital Chaplain.
Main duties of the job
Spiritual and Religious
To work with the Lead Hospital Chaplain in ensuring the delivery of religious, spiritual and pastoral care throughout the hospital community. They will work alongside other Chaplains, Chaplaincy Volunteers and members of staff.
To be a resource for the Trust and its staff as appropriate, or when directed.
To assist in the provision of public worship in the Multi Faith Prayer Room and on the wards.
Professional
To share fully in the departmental 24/7 ‘on-call’ duties, and to provide cover as appropriate. At present the on-call commitment is 1 in 2, involving weekend cover every 2 weeks. An offsite on-call response time of 30 minutes is expected.
Freedom to Act
Freedom to initiate any action within the Chaplaincy code of conduct.
Freedom to act independently within the boundaries of existing Trust, policies, protocols, procedures, and strategies.
Personal
To attend any training opportunities relevant to the role.
To adhere to the Code of Professional Conduct as laid down by the College of Health Care Chaplains.
To maintain ongoing professional development to be a resource for ethical, theological, and pastoral matters within the Trust.
Communications and Relationships
To the Lead Chaplain:
To seek support and supervision.
To influence the decision making process.
To report incidents.
Others:
To assist in the supervision and support of Chaplaincy Visitors
To assist in the supervision of theological students on placement.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Spiritual and Religious
To work with the Lead Hospital Chaplain in ensuring the delivery of religious, spiritual and pastoral care throughout the hospital community. They will work alongside other Chaplains, Chaplaincy Volunteers and members of staff.
To be a resource for the Trust and its staff as appropriate, or when directed.
To assist in the provision of public worship in the Multi Faith Prayer Room and on the wards.
To assist in providing special care to the seriously ill and dying and ministering to both patients and their families in immediate need.
Professional
To share fully in the departmental 24/7 ‘on-call’ duties, and to provide cover as appropriate. At present the on-call commitment is 1 in 2, involving weekend cover every 2 weeks. An offsite on-call response time of 30 minutes is expected.
To provide regular ward visits and to respond to requests /referrals within agreed time scales.
To maintain good relations with local clergy, and other outside agencies as appropriate; and assisting nursing staff when faith leaders/ ministers of different religions need to be contacted.
To be involved in the teaching programme of the Hospital Chaplaincy Department on issues of bereavement, spirituality, and chaplaincy.
To assist in the training, supervision, recruitment, and day to day work of the Hospital Chaplaincy Volunteers.
To observe the requirements of confidentiality both within and outside the hospital community.
To assist in the implementation of appropriate standards of service; to be conversant with the necessary hospital policies and guidelines ensuring that these standards are met.
To encourage innovation and change within the Department, and in the service offered; being proactive in audit, research, and reflective practice.
To assist in the provision of information to the public about the Chaplaincy Department through the Trust’s website.
To have IT and administrative skills as required.
To keep necessary records, and to provide information and reports when required.
Freedom to Act
Freedom to initiate any action within the Chaplaincy code of conduct.
Freedom to act independently within the boundaries of existing Trust, policies, protocols, procedures, and strategies.
Personal
To attend any training opportunities relevant to the role.
To adhere to the Code of Professional Conduct as laid down by the College of Health Care Chaplains.
To maintain ongoing professional development to be a resource for ethical, theological, and pastoral matters within the Trust.
Communications and Relationships
To the Lead Chaplain:
To seek support and supervision.
To influence the decision making process.
To report incidents.
To other Chaplains:
To plan and organise alongside them.
To collaborate with all other team members.
Others:
To assist in the supervision and support of Chaplaincy Visitors
To assist in the supervision of theological students on placement.