Healthcare Chaplain
NHS Ayrshire & Arran
You Will
- Deliver appropriate spiritual, religious and pastoral care to all patients, visitors, staff and volunteers, regardless of faith or life stance.
- Act as a link to various community faith and belief groups, supporting and facilitating the care of their members while they are in healthcare.
- Support the systemic integration of spiritual care into healthcare provision through working as part of the multidisciplinary team providing holistic care and providing training and support for staff and volunteers.
- Act as chaplain to NHS Golden Jubilee through participating in the major incident plan and providing leadership in response to staff issues and events, which require communal recognition and action.
- Registration with the Council of Professional Chaplains and Pastoral Carers (formerly known as the United Kingdom Board of Healthcare Chaplains).
- Educated to degree level (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (e.g. theology, religious studies, philosophy).
- Must have a knowledge base of different religions and faiths and the ability to work harmoniously in an ecumenical and interfaith environment.
- Experience of leading and delivering recognised religious ceremonies and practices, preferably including those relevant to a healthcare environment.
- Experience in making presentations, teaching or group facilitation.
NHS Golden Jubilee is open to considering flexible working options for this role.
This vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received so please apply early to avoid disappointment.
As a disability confident leader we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long-term health condition covered by the Equality Act 2010 and need support for any stage of the recruitment process please refer to the job pack for more information.
NHS Golden Jubilee encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Job Pack.
Certificate of Sponsorship
In line with the current UK Immigration Rules, this post does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Certificate of Sponsorship to support a Skilled Worker Visa or a Health & Care Worker Visa. Overseas nationals should review alternative immigration options before applying for this role. Further information: www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration. Visas and immigration - GOV.UK