Part-Time Healthcare Chaplain - Spiritual Care & Support

NHS National Services Scotland; Leven; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Study bursaries

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) invites applications for a Registered Healthcare Chaplain to provide spiritual, religious and pastoral care across Inverclyde Royal Infirmary and Vale of Leven Hospital. The role supports patients, families and staff within a large NHS system.

The post is part-time, permanent, with a pro rata salary. Candidates should hold a theology-related degree, a Post Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Chaplaincy, and UK Board registration or plan to pursue it.

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification in Theology, Religious Studies, Philosophy or a related discipline relevant to spiritual care.
• Post Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Chaplaincy or willingness to work towards this qualification.
• Registration with the UK Board of Healthcare Chaplaincy or commitment to achieving registration.
• Experience providing pastoral, spiritual or religious support within healthcare, community or related settings.
• Experience supporting individuals and families through crisis, loss, bereavement or significant life events.

Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual, religious and pastoral care to patients, carers, visitors, staff and volunteers from all faiths and belief backgrounds.
• Assess spiritual care needs and deliver appropriate person-centred support.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to contribute to holistic patient care.
• Offer support in situations involving serious illness, trauma, end-of-life care and bereavement.
• Develop and maintain strong links with local faith and belief communities.
• Participate in the out-of-hours on-call service and support emergency response arrangements.
• Deliver education, training and reflective practice sessions to staff, students and volunteers.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Education

Degree-level qualification in Theology/Religious Studies/Philosophy

Post Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Chaplaincy

Registration with UK Board of Healthcare Chaplaincy

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) invites applications for a Registered Healthcare Chaplain to provide spiritual, religious and pastoral care across Inverclyde Royal Infirmary and Vale of Leven Hospital. The role supports patients, families and staff within a large NHS system.

The post is part-time, permanent, with a pro rata salary. Candidates should hold a theology-related degree, a Post Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Chaplaincy, and UK Board registration or plan to pursue it.