Senior Jewish Chaplain, Healthcare Spiritual Care

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 56,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading children's hospital in London seeks a Jewish Chaplain to provide spiritual care for patients, staff, and visitors, focusing on the needs of the Jewish community. This part-time position requires a degree-level education and relevant experience in a healthcare setting. The role involves supporting a diverse workforce and contributing to an inclusive environment, ensuring that spiritual care is accessible to all individuals, regardless of their beliefs. Competitive salary offered in a flexible fixed-term contract.

Qualifications

• Experience providing chaplaincy in a healthcare setting for a minimum of 2 years.
• Specialised experience in providing own faith community rites, particularly regarding the seriously ill, dying, and death.
• Knowledge of ethical issues relating to healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Provide pastoral, spiritual, and ethical care to patients and staff.
• Support various faith and belief traditions within the Trust.
• Work as part of a team providing spiritual care to everyone.

Skills

Relevant technological and office skills

Ability to establish relationships in challenging environments

Ability to bring out the best in colleagues

Education

Degree level education or equivalent experience

Post Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Chaplaincy or equivalent

Job description

A leading children's hospital in London seeks a Jewish Chaplain to provide spiritual care for patients, staff, and visitors, focusing on the needs of the Jewish community. This part-time position requires a degree-level education and relevant experience in a healthcare setting. The role involves supporting a diverse workforce and contributing to an inclusive environment, ensuring that spiritual care is accessible to all individuals, regardless of their beliefs. Competitive salary offered in a flexible fixed-term contract.