Pastoral Practitioner Grade 1

Cabrini Health; Malvern; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Pastoral Care Practitioner to deliver high-quality, compassionate spiritual care in a hospital setting. The suitable candidate will have a relevant qualification and experience in pastoral care services. This part-time role offers tax benefits and supports professional development in a mission-driven environment.

Benefits

Tax savings on salary packaging

Annual leave loading

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering pastoral care services in a hospital setting.
• Accredited Eucharistic Minister in the Catholic tradition is desirable.
• Eligible for membership of Spiritual Care Australia.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality, culturally safe, person-centred spiritual care.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Assess emotional, spiritual, and religious needs of patients.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Inclusivity

Cultural awareness

Education

Tertiary qualification in theology or pastoral care

Job description

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Fixed Term Part Time until April 2026 (22.8 hours per week)

Cabrini offers:

Tax savings - as a private, non-profit hospital we offer up to $15,900 salary packaging tax free plus $2,650 meal & entertainment card benefits

17.5% annual leave loading

Enjoyable workplace culture in a mission-based, values driven healthcare organisation

Opportunities for professional development

Close to public transport with Myki discount on offer

About the role

The Pastoral Care Practitioner Grade 1 will be responsible for the delivery of high quality, culturally safe, person-centred spiritual and emotional care that addresses the needs of patients, families and staff.

Key responsibilities:

Working collaboratively with the Pastoral and Bereavement Service Team and multidisciplinary teams on assigned wards

Undertaking assessment of emotional, spiritual and religious needs and tailoring pastoral interventions accordingly

Completing accurate documentation in patient files and the Patient Administration System

Prepared to be ‘on-call’ on weekends as rostered

About You

You will be:

Warm and compassionate with experience in delivering pastoral care services in a hospital setting.

Able to respond to the diverse needs of people from faith/no faith backgrounds

Inclusive and approachable with excellent communication skills

Be an accredited Eucharistic Minister in the Catholic tradition (desirable)

Eligible for membership of Spiritual Care Australia

Proficient computer skills and competent in documentation and reporting requirements

Be confident in your knowledge and skills and open to further learning and professional development

You will have:

A tertiary qualification in theology or pastoral care or relevant field of studies

Supervised training in providing spiritual care (e.g. Clinical Pastoral Education)

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Enquiries should be directed to: Pastoral and Bereavement Services Manager Michael Taylor on 9508 1878

Does this sound like your new role? Bring your skills and enthusiasm to Cabrini Health and help optimise the patient experience and health outcomes for our community.

Cabrini Health acknowledges the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is core to our mission.

As part of our commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

Working for Cabrini

Cabrini Health is a Catholic, private, for-purpose health service located in Melbourne’s southeast. Inspired by the mission and ethic of care of the Cabrini Sisters, providing quality, compassionate care to our community for more than 75 years.

There is something special about Cabrini Health. Our highly skilled staff and specialists incorporate clinical research, innovative models of care and state-of-the-art technology to deliver the best possible care and outcomes for our patients. We demonstrate our mission to serve our community through outreach programs that support asylum seekers, provide healthcare in rural communities and in underdeveloped countries.

Our size, reputation and growth strategy ensure genuine opportunities for our people to learn, grow and realise potential.

Our values: Compassion - Integrity - Courage - Respect

MANDATORY FOR ALL NEW STAFF TO CABRINI

Employment with Cabrini Health will be based on satisfactory background checks such as professional references, National Police Check, vaccinations for annual Influenza plus a Working with Children Check (WWCC) may also be requested. Vaccination for COVID-19 is highly recommended.