Paediatric Spiritual Care Specialist

British Antarctic Surve; Arundel; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

NHS pension (where eligible)

Up to 35 days annual leave

On-site education support

Bupa cover

Free parking

Gym discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Death in Service

Job summary

Southern Hospice Group's Chestnut Tree House in Arundel seeks a Specialist in Spiritual and Pastoral Care to support children, young people and families with complex needs. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver compassionate, holistic care.

The role is part-time (15 hours per week) with a Grade 6 salary (£39,443 pro rata) and offers opportunities for training and cross-site collaboration within the Group.

Qualifications

• Experience in paediatric spiritual care.
• Ability to assess complex spiritual needs and plan support.
• Experience working in a multidisciplinary care setting.

Responsibilities

• Assess the complex pastoral, spiritual and religious needs of children, young people and their families using Chestnut Tree House services and plan support, keeping clinical records.
• Develop paediatric spiritual support for children and families and help them find meaning and purpose.
• Manage and prioritise referrals to the Chaplaincy and Pastoral Care service.
• Be a resource to the multi-disciplinary team in understanding spiritual care needs, collaborating with chaplaincy services across the Southern Hospice Group.
• Provide training to promote best practice in spiritual care.
• Offer pastoral, spiritual, and religious support to Chestnut Tree House staff and volunteers.
• Foster links with other faith and spirituality leaders for patient care within the Group.
• Support bereavement care and advise on funerals/memorial services as appropriate.

Skills

Pastoral care

Communication

Multidisciplinary

Training delivery

Bereavement support

Stakeholder collaboration

Job description

Southern Hospice Group's Chestnut Tree House in Arundel seeks a Specialist in Spiritual and Pastoral Care to support children, young people and families with complex needs. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver compassionate, holistic care.

The role is part-time (15 hours per week) with a Grade 6 salary (£39,443 pro rata) and offers opportunities for training and cross-site collaboration within the Group.