Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic Band 5 Christian Chaplain to work at three days/week as a part of our multi-faith Chaplaincy and Spiritual Care team providing care to our patients, families and carers and staff.
For expectations and benefits, please see the attached Job Description and Person Spec.
Main duties of the job
1.To be a Christian Team Chaplain in the department of spiritual care which provides for the pastoral, spiritual, ethical and religious needs of patients, staff and visitors and, where applicable, students within the Trust.2. To have appropriate faith community training and a specialised knowledge of own faith community religious traditions and to be willing to learn about other faith traditions and religions and spiritual, cultural and ethical issues relating to healthcare.3. To provide care for the religious and spiritual needs of Christian and generic patients including assisting in maintaining 24/7 cover (and to provide alternative cover for annual leave or other periods of absence).4. To be authorised and in good standing with the appropriate denomination of the Christian Church and have the appropriate ecclesiastical endorsement.
About us
GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.
We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.
We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.
We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.
We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women's staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust's mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- Educated to GCSE or equivalent level
- Appropriate faith community training or being in process of completing
- Authorised by, and in good standing with their denomination and in receipt of ecclesiastical endorsement.
- Post Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Chaplaincy or willingness to undertake
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Some experience of providing chaplaincy in healthcare settings
- Specialised experience of own faith community rites and rituals in providing the appropriate rites and rituals, particularly with regard to the seriously ill, dying and death.
- Experience of training others
- To have an in-depth knowledge of own faith community religious traditions
- To have knowledge and experience of other traditions and faith communities
- To have knowledge and understanding of confidentiality issues within the workplace
- To have some knowledge of ethical issues relating to healthcare
- Relevant technological and office skills
- Skilled communicator
- To be able to establish and maintain relationships sometimes in pastorally challenging, unpleasant and hostile environments.
Person Specification
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- Educated to GCSE or equivalent level
- Appropriate faith community training or being in process of completing
- Authorised by, and in good standing with their denomination and in receipt of ecclesiastical endorsement.
- Post Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Chaplaincy or willingness to undertake
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Some experience of providing chaplaincy in healthcare settings
- Specialised experience of own faith community rites and rituals in providing the appropriate rites and rituals, particularly with regard to the seriously ill, dying and death.
- Experience of training others
- To have an in-depth knowledge of own faith community religious traditions
- To have knowledge and experience of other traditions and faith communities
- To have knowledge and understanding of confidentiality issues within the workplace
- To have some knowledge of ethical issues relating to healthcare
- Relevant technological and office skills
- Skilled communicator
- To be able to establish and maintain relationships sometimes in pastorally challenging, unpleasant and hostile environments.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Great Ormond Street Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Great Ormond Street
London
WC1N 3JH
Employer's website
https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
