Chaplain

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust; Coventry; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established teaching Trust in the UK seeks a compassionate Chaplain to join their multi-faith team. This role involves providing spiritual and pastoral care to patients, staff, and visitors, ensuring that diverse beliefs are respected and supported. You will work collaboratively with a dedicated team, contributing to the development of services and participating in a 24/7 on-call rota. The Trust is recognized for its commitment to excellence, offering extensive learning opportunities and a supportive environment for personal and professional growth. If you are passionate about making a difference in people's lives, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Extensive Learning Opportunities

Supportive Work Environment

Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience in providing spiritual and pastoral care in healthcare settings.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multi-faith team.

Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual and pastoral care for patients, relatives, and staff.
• Participate in a 24/7 on-call rota for emergency response.

Skills

Spiritual Care

Pastoral Care

Interpersonal Skills

Community Engagement

Education

Endorsement/Licence to Practice as a Healthcare Chaplain

Job description

Post: 1.8 WTE Chaplain Full time and Part time applicants considered.

The Department of Spiritual, Pastoral and Religious Care is responsible for facilitating the pastoral care of all patients, staff, and visitors at UHCW NHS Trust. It also provides specialist knowledge and expertise relating to spiritual matters.

The post holder will contribute to a multi-faith team providing spiritual and pastoral care for patients, relatives, and staff in UHCW NHS Trust, supporting other sites across Coventry and Warwickshire covered by service level agreements. They will work with the Lead Chaplain and the team of Chaplains to facilitate care provision.

The post requires working at University Hospital Coventry, the Hospital of St Cross in Rugby, and other sites as needed to support service level agreements.

We actively welcome applications from all faith and belief groups.

Please Note

• Applicants should include information about their endorsement/licence to practice as a healthcare chaplain in their application.
• Interviews will be held on 28th May 2025.
• Applicants invited for interview will be informed by 16 May 2025 and must submit a paper before their interview.
• Responsible to the Lead Chaplain for the day-to-day provision and development of pastoral, religious, and spiritual care, and for confidentially recording activities in the chaplaincy data system.
• Work collaboratively with the chaplaincy team, attend meetings, and contribute to the development of the service.
• Provide spiritual and pastoral care, including delivering rituals aligned with one's faith or belief, devising and leading rituals like memorial services, and conducting hospital funerals in accordance with Trust procedures.
• Establish links with faith/belief leaders in the community.
• Support staff members.
• Participate in a 24/7 on-call rota, with emergency response within 1 hour.
• Provide training and contribute to professional development.
• Commit to personal and professional growth.
• Contribute to the effective functioning of the Trust.

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK, known for modern facilities, research, and innovation. It is recognized as a Pathway to Excellence organization. Join our passionate team and access extensive learning opportunities. We value diversity and are committed to an environment of fairness, respect, and dignity.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

• Name: Kristine Davies
• Job title: Associate Director - Chaplaincy
• Email: [e-mail]
• Telephone: [phone]