Chaplain

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Nov 9, 2024

Applications are closed

Job
Full-time
Senior Level
Research & Development
Healthcare

Requirements

In good standing with a faith or belief group as defined by the Network for Pastoral, Spiritual and Religious Care in Health.
Appropriately authorised, licensed, or commissioned for the role of healthcare chaplain
Bachelor’s Degree level or higher in Theology or Pastoral Care
Registered as a Board-Certified chaplain with the UK Board for Healthcare Chaplaincy
Member of the College of Health Care Chaplains and/or The Association for Hospice & Palliative Care Chaplains
Postgraduate Certificate in Healthcare Chaplaincy
Substantial experience of employment as an NHS healthcare chaplain
Experience in facilitating rites and meeting spiritual needs according to service user’s own faith/belief group
Experience of designing, facilitating and leading services of worship in a wide variety of settings
Experience of working with volunteers
Experience of working in a diverse team
Experience of providing teaching on spiritual care to healthcare professionals
Experience of training and supervising volunteers
Extensive knowledge and insight into pastoral, spiritual and religious care
Working knowledge of faith and belief systems other than one’s own, and the ability to apply this knowledge in a diverse context
Skilled at using Microsoft Office 365
Digital and verbal communication skills desirable for effective communication of information within the organisation and with the public
Volunteer management skills
Training and supervision skills

Responsibilities

Your Role Will Involve
Working as a generic chaplain able to respond to the needs of people of all faiths and beliefs.
Sharing in the out of hours on-call rota;
As and when required during out of office hours on call. 4pm to 8am the following day weekdays; 8am to 8am the following day (Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays).
Working with the current team of Chaplains and Trust Chaplaincy Volunteers in extending the provision of care in challenging situations;
Providing specialist knowledge and expertise in matters relating to spiritual and religious beliefs, experiences and practices;
Working primarily at Wexham Park Hospital and also expected to work cross-site depending on operational needs.

FAQs

What is the main base for the Chaplain position?

The main base for the Chaplain position is Frimley Park Hospital.

Is experience in healthcare chaplaincy required?

Yes, experience working in healthcare chaplaincy is an essential requirement for this role.

Will the Chaplain be required to work out of hours?

Yes, the Chaplain will be required to share in the out of hours on-call rota, responding to needs from 4pm to 8am on weekdays and 8am to 8am the following day on weekends and bank holidays.

What sort of team will the Chaplain be joining?

The Chaplain will join the Trust-wide Chaplaincy Department, working collaboratively with the Lead Chaplain, current team of Chaplains, and Trust Volunteers.

What qualifications are essential for this role?

Essential qualifications include being in good standing with a faith or belief group, being appropriately authorized for the role, and having a Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Theology or Pastoral Care.

What skills are required for this position?

Essential skills include extensive knowledge of pastoral, spiritual, and religious care, a working knowledge of various faith and belief systems, proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, and strong digital and verbal communication skills.

Are there any desirable qualifications or experiences?

Yes, desirable qualifications include being a Board-Certified chaplain, having a Postgraduate Certificate in Healthcare Chaplaincy, or experience in providing training on spiritual care to healthcare professionals.

Does Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust offer development opportunities?

Yes, Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust provides first-class development opportunities for all staff, including professional, management, leadership, and clinical skills training.

How does the Trust approach work-life balance?

The Trust emphasizes a healthy work-life balance, recognizing its importance for both staff well-being and patient care.

Are applications from individuals who wish to work flexibly considered?

Yes, the Trust encourages applications from individuals looking to work on a flexible basis and strives to accommodate the needs of staff regarding their working patterns and hours.

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Our vision is to be a leader in health and wellbeing, delivering exceptional services for our communities.

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Mission & Purpose

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust (FHFT) has an outstanding reputation and a proud record of achievement. As well as a performing, well led and ambitious Foundation Trust, we have exciting times ahead of us. The Trust’s vision is to lead in delivering exceptional health and well being services to our communities. Turning our vision into reality, we are continuing to make significant invest in our infrastructure and facilities, striving for excellence and empowering our people to deliver excellence. Providing a supportive, dynamic MDT working environment, allowing our teams to deliver high quality patient care and achieving work life balance, whilst encouraging continuous professional development. We are proud of the ambitions laid out in our strategy, Our Future FHFT, including our vision to be a leader in Health & Wellbeing, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. Services are delivered from three main hospital sites: Frimley Park Hospital (Camberley) Heatherwood Hospital (Ascot) Wexham Park Hospital (Slough) Additionally, the Trust delivers outpatient and diagnostic services from Aldershot, Farnham, Fleet, Windsor, Maidenhead and Bracknell bringing a range of services closer to these communities. We are also proud to host the Defence Medical Group South East at Frimley Park with military surgical, medical and nursing personnel working alongside the hospital's NHS staff providing care to patients in all specialties. We have also made significant investment in our quality improvement and digital programmes to support our vision and we will ensure that we achieve our aim of providing the highest quality healthcare to our patients. Our new EPR – Epic – went live in June 2022 and we are already beginning to reap the benefits of this ambitious investment. Our three core values, and the behaviours that support them, guide everything we do and set out what we expect of our staff in the way they treat patients.