Assistant Chaplain

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

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Job summary

To be responsible for spiritual, pastoral and religious care for patients, relatives, carers and staff in Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board in accordance with the Spiritual Care Standards of the NHS Wales, Welsh Government 2010 and the Healthcare Standard 2015. Participating in a 24hr, 7 day a week out of hours on call Rota, responding to requests for end-of-life care or significant spiritual distress appropriate to patient need, and to be an active and visible presence on wards.

Main duties of the job

To support and work alongside other members of the chaplaincy team and volunteers, also maintaining and developing spiritual healthcare through CTMUHB.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three county boroughs: Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.

We live by our core values;

*We listen, learn and improve.

*We treat everyone with request.

*We all work together as one team.

We are a proud local employer, around 80% of our 15,000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only the lifeblood of our organization but of the diverse communities that we serve.

Date posted

17 May 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£27,461 to £33,428 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

110-PST045-0523

Job locations

To be confirmed at appointment

TBC

CF47 9DT


Job description

Job responsibilities

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three county boroughs: Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.

We live by our core values;

*We listen, learn and improve.

*We treat everyone with request.

*We all work together as one team.

We are a proud local employer, around 80% of our 15,000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only the lifeblood of our organization but of the diverse communities that we serve.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three county boroughs: Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.

We live by our core values;

*We listen, learn and improve.

*We treat everyone with request.

*We all work together as one team.

We are a proud local employer, around 80% of our 15,000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only the lifeblood of our organization but of the diverse communities that we serve.

Person Specification

Skills, Qualification, Experience, Knowledge

Essential

  • A degree in theological education and/or healthcare chaplaincy
  • Ordained or equivalent from their faith group and be accredited by that faith community.
  • Knowledge of and assent to the Standard for Spiritual Care Service in NHS Wales
  • Knowledge of and respect for the Spiritual and religious needs of patients and staff from other faith communities
  • Experience of Healthcare Chaplaincy
  • Significant experience in a pastoral setting
  • Experience supporting people in distressing circumstances
  • Evidence of ability to work collaboratively and be a good team worker
  • Warm, approachable, enthusiastic, prayerful, reflective.
  • Able to stay calm in highly stressful situations
  • Respectful and non-judgmental of people who hold different lifestyles and religious positions
  • Self-motivated
  • Able to work in a team
  • Be able to move easily and safely around a busy hospital
  • Be able to fulfil duties with consistency and regularity

Desirable

  • Ability to speak Welsh
  • An ability to become research aware of the impact of spiritual care on the patient experience

Other

Essential

  • Qualifications
  • Experience
  • Values
  • Other
Person Specification

Skills, Qualification, Experience, Knowledge

Essential

  • A degree in theological education and/or healthcare chaplaincy
  • Ordained or equivalent from their faith group and be accredited by that faith community.
  • Knowledge of and assent to the Standard for Spiritual Care Service in NHS Wales
  • Knowledge of and respect for the Spiritual and religious needs of patients and staff from other faith communities
  • Experience of Healthcare Chaplaincy
  • Significant experience in a pastoral setting
  • Experience supporting people in distressing circumstances
  • Evidence of ability to work collaboratively and be a good team worker
  • Warm, approachable, enthusiastic, prayerful, reflective.
  • Able to stay calm in highly stressful situations
  • Respectful and non-judgmental of people who hold different lifestyles and religious positions
  • Self-motivated
  • Able to work in a team
  • Be able to move easily and safely around a busy hospital
  • Be able to fulfil duties with consistency and regularity

Desirable

  • Ability to speak Welsh
  • An ability to become research aware of the impact of spiritual care on the patient experience

Other

Essential

  • Qualifications
  • Experience
  • Values
  • Other

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Address

To be confirmed at appointment

TBC

CF47 9DT


Employer's website

https://joinctm.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Address

To be confirmed at appointment

TBC

CF47 9DT


Employer's website

https://joinctm.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Chaplain

Rev Carolyn Castle

Carolyn.Castle@wales.nhs.uk

01685728427

Date posted

17 May 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£27,461 to £33,428 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

110-PST045-0523

Job locations

To be confirmed at appointment

TBC

CF47 9DT


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