Chaplain

The Methodist Church in Britain; Buckler's Park; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Clinical supervision

Multi-faith environment

Job summary

West London NHS Trust is seeking a part-time Muslim chaplain for Broadmoor Hospital's High Secure Services. You will lead Muslim spiritual, religious and pastoral care within a multi-faith chaplaincy team, including Jummah prayer, and provide therapeutic one-to-one support alongside clinical colleagues.

The role requires an Imam or accredited Islamic religious leader with at least three years’ pastoral care experience, registered or able to register with the Council of Professional Chaplains and

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in a relevant area, and other professional education.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development.
• Ordained, licensed or accredited by the relevant faith community as an Imam or Islamic religious leader.

Responsibilities

• Lead the provision and delivery of high quality Muslim spiritual, religious and pastoral care, including facilitating Jummah prayer.
• Work collaboratively within a multi-faith and diverse team to meet the spiritual and pastoral needs of patients, carers and staff.
• Work therapeutically with patients on a one-to-one basis, alongside clinical and multi-professional teams.
• Maintain a high standard of chaplaincy provision, supported by regular clinical supervision and reflective practice.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Degree or equivalent

Professional development

Imam accreditation

Job description

A part-time Muslim chaplain post in the High Secure Services at Broadmoor Hospital, run by West London NHS Trust, within a multi-faith chaplaincy team. The role centres on leading Muslim spiritual, religious and pastoral care, including Jummah prayer, and on one-to-one therapeutic work with patients alongside clinical teams. Hours must include Fridays, and the post holder may be asked to work on any Trust site. Applicants must be an Imam or accredited Islamic religious leader with three years' pastoral care since qualifying, plus prior healthcare chaplaincy.

What the job involves

• Lead the provision and delivery of high quality Muslim spiritual, religious and pastoral care, including facilitating Jummah prayer
• Work collaboratively within a multi-faith and diverse team to meet the spiritual and pastoral needs of patients, carers and staff
• Work therapeutically with patients on a one-to-one basis, alongside clinical and multi-professional teams
• Maintain a high standard of chaplaincy provision, supported by regular clinical supervision and reflective practice

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in a relevant area, and other relevant professional education
• Evidence of ongoing professional development
• Ordained, licensed or accredited by the relevant faith community as an Imam or Islamic religious leader

Registration & licences

• Registered, or able to register, as a chaplain with the Council of Professional Chaplains and Pastoral Carers

Experience

• Minimum of three years' post-qualification or accreditation pastoral care experience
• Previous healthcare chaplaincy experience
• In-depth, substantial proven pastoral experience, preferably within the NHS
• Experience of working within a team and of multi-disciplinary working
• Experience of working with people with mental health needs

Skills & knowledge

• Excellent written and verbal communication and strong interpersonal skills
• Good computer skills in Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Self-motivated, approachable, tenacious and resilient, with a positive attitude to people with complex issues
• Good understanding of the religious and spiritual needs of Muslim patients and staff and how they relate to health issues
• Knowledge of current issues in mental health, and awareness of different faith communities and spiritual need

Other

• Ability to work Fridays to lead Jummah prayer
• Willingness to travel to other Trust sites where required

Nice to have

• Experience of working within forensic services
• Experience of working within a therapeutic setting
• Experience of managing change
• Knowledge of the dynamics of team working within a spiritual and pastoral care setting