Job summary
We are delighted to be advertising this critical and highly valued role for the trust. As Head of Spirituality and Pastoral Care you will lead the provision of Spiritual and Pastoral Care across the Trust and lead and manage the Oxford Centre for Spirituality and Wellbeing (OxCSWell).
Following from retirement of the previous postholder we are keen to find someone who can take on the challenge of this important position.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will ensure that a high quality Chaplaincy and Spiritual Care service is provided to patients across the trusts services and ensure that this service is inclusive. They will manage, supervise, and support chaplaincy staff and provide strategic leadership and management to the OxCSWell service and team. They will ensure that appropriate links are made and maintained with representatives of local faith communities as well as making and maintaining links and networks at regional and national level.
You will report to the Director of Psychological Professions with ultimate accountability to the Chief Nurse as well as feeding into other trust governance structures and informing the development of staff wellbeing and psychological support structures.
About us
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.
Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible
Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive:"Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"
Our values are:"Caring, safe and excellent"
At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
- Excellent opportunities for career progression
- Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
- 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
- NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
- Competitive pension scheme
- Lease car scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Mental Health First Aiders
- Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
- Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Job description
Job responsibilities
The key purpose of this post is summarised below:
- To lead, manage and develop the provision of spiritual, religious and pastoral care to all patients, staff and carers across the Trust.
- To lead and support the Spiritual and Pastoral Care Team.
- To be responsible for the organisation, development, implantation and evaluation of a strategy for the Trusts spiritual and pastoral care service and for pathways to ensure optimal spiritual care in all Trust services.
- To be a source of expert advice and training to all levels of Trust staff, from the Trust board to staff providing front-line care, on all issues pertaining to spirituality and chaplaincy in relation to patient care and the support of carers and staff.
- To lead research and development activity in the field of spirituality and mental health and to oversee the work of OxCSWell (the Oxford Centre for Spirituality and Wellbeing).
- To promote the inclusion of all service users and carers.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The key purpose of this post is summarised below:
- To lead, manage and develop the provision of spiritual, religious and pastoral care to all patients, staff and carers across the Trust.
- To lead and support the Spiritual and Pastoral Care Team.
- To be responsible for the organisation, development, implantation and evaluation of a strategy for the Trusts spiritual and pastoral care service and for pathways to ensure optimal spiritual care in all Trust services.
- To be a source of expert advice and training to all levels of Trust staff, from the Trust board to staff providing front-line care, on all issues pertaining to spirituality and chaplaincy in relation to patient care and the support of carers and staff.
- To lead research and development activity in the field of spirituality and mental health and to oversee the work of OxCSWell (the Oxford Centre for Spirituality and Wellbeing).
- To promote the inclusion of all service users and carers.
Person Specification
Knowledge Requirements
Essential
- Knowledge of current national and international spiritual care assessment tools and delivery paradigms
- Developed knowledge of service models in mental health settings
Desirable
- Providing direction through supervision, consultancy, teaching and training to a range of health and social care professionals both locally and nationally
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree level and/or professional qualification in theology, ministry, social work, community work or related fields.
- Significant experience working at a senior level in health or social care chaplaincy.
- Experience of working at expert level within a mental health setting
Experience
Essential
- Experience of supervising and managing others at a senior level
- An expert working knowledge of beliefs and philosophies across major faith and belief traditions represented in the UK
Person Specification
Knowledge Requirements
Essential
- Knowledge of current national and international spiritual care assessment tools and delivery paradigms
- Developed knowledge of service models in mental health settings
Desirable
- Providing direction through supervision, consultancy, teaching and training to a range of health and social care professionals both locally and nationally
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree level and/or professional qualification in theology, ministry, social work, community work or related fields.
- Significant experience working at a senior level in health or social care chaplaincy.
- Experience of working at expert level within a mental health setting
Experience
Essential
- Experience of supervising and managing others at a senior level
- An expert working knowledge of beliefs and philosophies across major faith and belief traditions represented in the UK
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).
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).
