Chaplin and Spiritual Lead

Job description

Job responsibilities

Due to retirement, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a new Chaplain and Spiritual Lead to join our team.

Weston Hospicecare is a well-loved local charity providing specialist care to people living with life-limiting illnesses in Uphill, Weston-super-Mare. You can expect a warm welcome from all of our staff and volunteers.

The post holder will lead the Spiritual Care team, providing excellent pastoral, spiritual and religious care and support to our patients along with their families and carers. The post holder will manage a team of volunteers and support them regarding their patient and relative contact.

The post holder will be have experience of leadership in a pastoral capacity and will have a good understanding of identifying the Spiritual Care needs of patients, families and carers of those living with a life-limiting illness. You will be a caring highly skilled listener able to be responsive to people in distress and deliver ritual care which is culturally informed, and person centred. You will work within the clear boundaries of the UK Board of Healthcare Chaplaincys code of conduct

In return, we offer:

• 6.6 weeks of holiday
• Training and development opportunities
• Access to a healthcare discount scheme and an employee assistance programme
• Pension scheme (NHS transferable subject to eligibility)
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Subsidised bus travel with First Bus Commuter Travel Club
• Free parking on-site or nearby

Appointment to this post is subject to an Enhanced DBS certificate.

For further information or an informal visit please contact Karen Murphy by email at karen.murphy@westonhospicecare.org.uk or by calling 01934 423900.

We value and encourage applications from all sections of the community.

Person Specification

General Requirements

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Weston Hospicecare Limited

Address

Weston Super Mare

BS23 4YQ

Employer's website

https://www.westonhospicecare.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)