Job summary
An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced and suitably qualified person to join us as a Team Chaplain in the Department of Spiritual and Pastoral Care at West London NHS Trust. We are looking for a healthcare chaplain, preferably with mental health or forensic experience, to join a multi-faith and ecumenical team. Based at Ealing, West London, the post holder will provide spiritual, religious and pastoral care to a wide variety of service users, carers and staff.
Educated to degree level, you will have a theological or religious studies training leading to accreditation as a leader within a recognised faith community and you will have significant experience of spiritual and pastoral care. Previous practice in healthcare is a requirement for this post and a willingness to work respectfully with people of all faiths and none is essential.
You will report to the Spiritual and Pastoral Care Team Leader in London and will receive full support, training and supervision.
Main duties of the job
To work within an ecumenical and multi-faith spiritual and pastoral care team to provide a flexible and responsive service of spiritual, religious and pastoral care to service users, carers, visitors and staff.
About us
West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse providers of mental health, community and social care in the UK.
Our 3,982 staff care for people in hospital and in the community, helping them to recover and go on to lead full and productive lives. We aim to be the best organisation of our kind in the country.
We provide care and treatment for more than 800,000 people living in the London boroughs of Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham and Hounslow, delivering services in the community (at home, in GP surgeries and care homes), hospital, specialist clinics and forensic (secure) units.
We're rated good overall by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Together, we're committed to promoting hope and wellbeing, working with patients, service users, carers, families and partners across the communities we serve.
We are keen to ensure that our workforce reflects the community it serves, particularly in terms of ethnicity, gender, disability, LGBTQ+ and experience of mental illness.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a further breakdown on the vacancy, a detailed job description and main responsibilities section are available for comprehensive viewing via the attached Candidate Pack.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a further breakdown on the vacancy, a detailed job description and main responsibilities section are available for comprehensive viewing via the attached Candidate Pack.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree level or equivalent in relevant area
- Other relevant professional education
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
- Able to be ordained/ licensed/accredited by relevant Faith leader
Experience
Essential
- In depth/substantial proven pastoral experience preferably within in the NHS
- Experience of working within a team
- Experience of working with people with mental health needs
- Experience of multi-disciplinary working
Desirable
- Experience of working within Forensic services
- Experience of working within a therapeutic setting
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree level or equivalent in relevant area
- Other relevant professional education
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
- Able to be ordained/ licensed/accredited by relevant Faith leader
Experience
Essential
- In depth/substantial proven pastoral experience preferably within in the NHS
- Experience of working within a team
- Experience of working with people with mental health needs
- Experience of multi-disciplinary working
Desirable
- Experience of working within Forensic services
- Experience of working within a therapeutic setting
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
