Chaplain

St Christopher's; London Borough of Bromley; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development opportunities

Season ticket loan

Cycle-to-work scheme

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Contributory pension

Life assurance and beneficiary plan

Free local street parking

Home-working opportunities

Job summary

St Christopher’s in London seeks a compassionate Chaplain to join the Psychological and Spiritual Care Team, supporting patients, families and carers facing serious illness, dying and bereavement. You will provide inclusive spiritual and religious care, offering listening, meaning, hope, and ritual when requested, in line with individual beliefs.

As a practicing Christian with church endorsement and a commitment to inclusive practice, you will collaborate with multidisciplinary colleagues,

Qualifications

• Appropriate chaplaincy or pastoral-care formation and relevant qualifications or experience.
• Understanding of end-of-life spiritual care.
• Commitment to inclusive practice and continuing development.

Responsibilities

• Provide inclusive spiritual, pastoral and religious care to patients, families and carers experiencing serious illness, dying, death and bereavement.
• Offer compassionate listening and support around meaning, hope, loss and spiritual distress; arrange or provide religious rituals and ceremonies.

Job description

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£31,507.5 0.8 30 hours per week (0.8) Permanent

We are seeking a compassionate and reflective Chaplain to join our Psychological and Spiritual Care Team, working alongside the Lead Chaplain and colleagues across the hospice.

The role:

The postholder will provide inclusive spiritual, pastoral and religious care to patients, families and carers experiencing serious illness, dying, death and bereavement. You will offer compassionate listening and support around meaning, hope, loss and spiritual distress, as well as providing or arranging appropriate religious rituals, prayer, sacraments and ceremonies in accordance with individual wishes.

As a practising Christian with recognised church endorsement, authorisation or accountability, you will bring a strong foundation in Christian faith and practice alongside a commitment to supporting people of all faiths, beliefs and none.

You will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary colleagues, support staff and volunteers in recognising spiritual needs, and build relationships with local faith leaders and community organisations to promote accessible, person-centred spiritual care.

About you:

You will have appropriate chaplaincy or pastoral-care formation, relevant qualifications or experience, an understanding of end-of-life spiritual care, and a commitment to inclusive practice, professional standards and continuing development. Membership of, or eligibility for registration with, the UK Board of Healthcare Chaplaincy or another appropriate professional body is required.

What we offer:

• A rewarding opportunity to influence and make a difference in the community.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Season ticket loans and cycle-to-work scheme.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives.
• Competitive contributory pension, life assurance and a generous beneficiary plan.
• Free local street parking and some home-working opportunities.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference to patients, families and colleagues at a pivotal time in their lives.

Informal enquiries are welcome. For further information, please contact Mandy Bruce on [e-mail]. Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for full details.

Please have a look at our website for further information on all aspects of St Christopher’s at www.stchristophers.org.uk.

For any queries, please contact our recruitment line on 0208 768 4680

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