Job summary
A vacancy has arisen for a Senior Chaplain in the department of spiritual care which provides for the pastoral, spiritual, ethical and religious needs of patients, staff within the Trust with a particular focus on caring for and advising on the needs of our Jewish community.
Main duties of the job
To be a Senior 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 with a particular focus on caring for and advising on the needs of our Jewish community.To have appropriate faith/belief training and a specialised knowledge of own faith/belief traditions and to be willing to support other faith/belief traditions and religions and spiritual, cultural and ethical issues relating to healthcare.To be a member of a team which endeavours to work within a model whereby spiritual care is available to everyone. Therefore, whilst we expect you to have a deep rootedness in a faith or belief tradition, you may be required to deliver spiritual care to people who do not share your own faith/belief.
About us
We are keen to make our workforce as diverse as the communities we serve, and we hope to attract applications from underrepresented groups, including people with Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic heritage, people with a disability, and people from LGBTQ+ communities. By growing an ever more diverse workforce, we'll have a greater range of perspectives and knowledge, meaning that we can provide the children and young people at our hospital with even better care.
Our hospital is committed to creating an environment that is open and inclusive. Our staff are encouraged to engage with colleagues through the following networks: REACH (Race, Ethnicity and Cultural Heritage) ENABLED (Enhancing Abilities & Leveraging Disabilities Network), PRIDE and Women's networks; all of which are sponsored by a member of our Executive Management Team.
We want to ensure that all of our people, regardless of their background, are seen and heard. We want to attract applicants that share our commitment to inclusion and that understand diversity is a strength that is embraced and valued.
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
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- Educated to Degree level or have demonstrable equivalent experience
- Appropriate faith/belief community training or being in process of completing
- Authorised by and in good standing with their faith/belief community
- Post Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Chaplaincy (or equivalent) or willingness to undertake
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential
- Our Always values
- Knowledge and Understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
- Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace.
- Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- A minimum of 2 years' experience of providing chaplaincy in a healthcare setting
- Specialised experience of providing own faith community rites and rituals, particularly with regard to, the seriously ill, dying and death
- Experience of facilitating reflective practice
- To have an in-depth knowledge of own faith/belief community religious traditions
- To have knowledge and experience of other traditions and faith/belief communities
- To have knowledge and understanding of confidentiality issues within the workplace
- To have some knowledge of ethical issues relating to healthcare
Desirable
- Experience of training others
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Relevant technological and office skills
- Ability to bring out the best in colleagues and contribute to an environment where every team member can flourish.
- To be able to establish and maintain relationships sometimes in pastorally challenging, unpleasant and hostile environments.
Person Specification
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- Educated to Degree level or have demonstrable equivalent experience
- Appropriate faith/belief community training or being in process of completing
- Authorised by and in good standing with their faith/belief community
- Post Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Chaplaincy (or equivalent) or willingness to undertake
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential
- Our Always values
- Knowledge and Understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
- Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace.
- Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- A minimum of 2 years' experience of providing chaplaincy in a healthcare setting
- Specialised experience of providing own faith community rites and rituals, particularly with regard to, the seriously ill, dying and death
- Experience of facilitating reflective practice
- To have an in-depth knowledge of own faith/belief community religious traditions
- To have knowledge and experience of other traditions and faith/belief communities
- To have knowledge and understanding of confidentiality issues within the workplace
- To have some knowledge of ethical issues relating to healthcare
Desirable
- Experience of training others
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Relevant technological and office skills
- Ability to bring out the best in colleagues and contribute to an environment where every team member can flourish.
- 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 NHS Foundation Trust
Great Ormond Street
London
WC1N 3JH
Employer's website
https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
