Health and Social Care Chaplain (LW)

NHS National Services Scotland; Kirkcaldy; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a compassionate Healthcare Chaplain to join their Spiritual Care team. This role is pivotal in delivering spiritual support across various specialisms, ensuring the spiritual needs of diverse belief communities are met. Ideal candidates will possess excellent communication skills, relevant qualifications, and experience in health and social care settings. The position offers a dynamic work environment, where flexibility and a commitment to equality and diversity are highly valued. If you are passionate about spiritual care and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Accredited VBRP facilitator or committed to obtaining this accreditation.
• Experience delivering Spiritual Care in health and social care settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual care across various specialisms within NHS Fife.
• Support staff and respond to operational needs as directed.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

IT skills

Driving license

Education

Degree in relevant subject

Post-Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Chaplaincy

Job description

Two posts are available

NHS Fife affirms the importance of Spiritual Care, recognizing it as a core aspect of person-centred care. The Department of Spiritual Care has developed innovative models for delivering spiritual care. Healthcare Chaplains work in busy, challenging environments, managing multiple priorities, both planned and unexpected.

Role Overview

We are seeking to appoint a Healthcare Chaplain, based at Victoria Hospital, Kirkcaldy, working across multiple sites within Fife. The role involves working across various specialisms, responding to operational needs, or as directed by the Head of Spiritual Care. Candidates should have a good understanding of the spiritual needs of different belief communities and those with no faith.

Candidate Requirements

1. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to reflect on practice.
2. Ability to provide staff support; must be an accredited VBRP facilitator or committed to obtaining this accreditation.
3. Qualified to degree level or equivalent in a relevant subject.
4. Working towards or possessing a Post-Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Chaplaincy.
5. Experience delivering Spiritual Care in health and social care settings, with knowledge of recent developments in NHS Scotland.
6. Good IT skills and a valid driving license.
7. Registration with the UK Board of Healthcare Chaplains is required.
8. Successful candidates must pass an Enhanced Disclosure Scotland check.
9. Participation in an on-call/out-of-hours rota (currently 1:5, under review).

Additional Information

For informal enquiries, contact Ian Campbell, Head of Spiritual Care, at 01592 729118 or email [e-mail].

Note: From 1 April 2025, the criminal records check level may change depending on legislative updates. If the role is 'regulated,' appointment is subject to joining the PVG Scheme.

Equality and Diversity

NHS Fife is committed to equality and diversity, encouraging applications from all sections of society. We support flexible working, family-friendly policies, and reasonable adjustments for disabled, long-term conditions, or neurodivergent candidates.

Additional Notes

The salary is pro-rata for part-time hours.