Chaplaincy Volunteer

Job summary

Would you like to gain new skills and experiences by joining the Barnsley Hospital volunteering team in a caring and rewarding role? Would you like to be part of the Chaplaincy team, providing support to patients, carers, visitors and staff? Can you commit to at least 4 hours per week? If so, then the Chaplaincy Volunteer role is for you.

Volunteers make the difference

Here at Barnsley Hospital, our vision for volunteering is to enrich the experience of patients, visitors, and staff and to use our volunteers to help shape the way in which we provide care.

Full training will be provided for all of the above roles. So if you are looking to expand your skill base, gain valuable experience for your CV, or enjoy helping out in a varied role, then this is the opportunity for you.

Parking expenses/travel expenses will be reimbursed.

Regular commitment of a minimum of 3/4 hours per week, Monday Friday, 09.30 am 12:00pm

If you're interested in becoming a Chaplaincy Volunteer and would like more information, please either call the Voluntary Services Team on 01226 434979 or email us at barnsleyhospital.volunteers@nhs.net

Main duties of the job

What might I be doing as a Chaplaincy Volunteer?

Visit wards, meet patients, being there for patients and offering a listening ear or prayer support as appropriate.

Pass on any requests (with the specific permission of a patient) where patients indicate particular spiritual and religious needs of all faiths to the chaplains for visits.

Provide information about pastoral and spiritual care or chaplaincy services to patients.

Administer Holy Communion where authorised to do so by the sponsoring Christian denomination, and by agreement with the Lead Chaplain.

Help the Team on special events, such as open days, cultural celebrations and memorial services.

Participate in appropriate training required by the Trust, the Voluntary Services Department and the respective area.

Volunteers cannot replace the role of a paid employee.

About us

Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close a position early.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust achieving a Good rating in our most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives. We are proud of the commitment of our staff to ensuring a strong and sustainable future for this organisation which is highly valued by our local communities.

There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation, where staff are engaged for change and committed to being part of the journey to sustainability and growth.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, mental or physical disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age or offending history.

The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles only will be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.

Certificates of Sponsorship

For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link on the right hand side of this advert to check your eligibility, please note that from April 9th 2025, band 2 and 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.

Employer details

Employer name

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP

Employer's website

https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP

Employer's website

https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

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