Lead Chaplain – Bereavement Care Follow-Up

Cambridge University Hospitals; Cambridge; Remote; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Chaplaincy practitioner to lead our Bereavement Care Follow-Up service. This role offers an opportunity to guide a key hospital service and contribute to the organisation’s ongoing development of compassionate bereavement support.

You will provide operational leadership, work with multidisciplinary teams, and help establish clear protocols and effective working practices.

Qualifications

• Ordained or accredited lay minister with a church recognised by Churches Together in Britain and Ireland, or equivalent for their faith/belief group.
• Educated to degree level in theology.
• Post-graduate qualification relevant to the role.
• Registered Chaplain with CPCPC or willing to work towards.
• Teaching qualification.
• Reflective Pastoral Supervision/counselling qualification.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional leadership for the Bereavement Care Follow-Up (BCFU) service, promoting good practice and supporting its ongoing development.
• Oversee the delivery of the BCFU service through professional guidance, advice, training and education, and the development and promotion of appropriate standards.
• Develop and implement service standards, protocols and working practices, and undertake service evaluation and audit to support quality improvement.
• Work in accordance with the policies, protocols and practices of the Chaplaincy Department.
• Promote the integration of the BCFU service within Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH), working collaboratively with colleagues across departments and services to establish clear roles, responsibilities and effective working relationships.
• Participate in regular reflective practice to support professional development and the quality of service delivery.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to promote coordinated and compassionate care for bereaved families.
• Advocate for the voices and experiences of bereaved families within the organisation, helping to inform practice and support the ongoing development of bereavement care.
• Contribute flexibly and responsively to the wider delivery of the Chaplaincy service, as required.
• Participate in the Chaplaincy on-call rota.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Governance

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in theology

Post-graduate qualification

Job description

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Chaplaincy practitioner to lead our Bereavement Care Follow-Up service. This role offers an opportunity to guide a key hospital service and contribute to the organisation’s ongoing development of compassionate bereavement support.

You will provide operational leadership, work with multidisciplinary teams, and help establish clear protocols and effective working practices.