Team Chaplain

2 weeks ago

Blackpool, Blackpool, United Kingdom Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job Summary

Join our team at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals to help meet patient spiritual needs and support staff well-being. We recently won an award for Non-Clinical Team of the Year and opened a new Chaplaincy and Spiritual Care Centre in 2023.

  • Respond to spiritual, cultural, and pastoral needs
  • Work in a diverse setting
  • Open to full or part time applicants
  • Participate in shared on-call service

Main Duties of the Job

Be a key member of the Chaplaincy Team, ensuring spiritual and pastoral needs are met to the highest standard and within available resources. Assist in deputising for the Chaplaincy Team Leader as needed.

About Us

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is located near Manchester and serves the residents of Blackpool, Fylde, Wyre, and North Lancashire. Enjoy living in Blackpool with its attractions and scenic views of the coast. Easy access to Edinburgh and London via rail.

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description for details. Note that this vacancy may close earlier than advertised if enough applications are received.

Person Specification

Qualifications

  • Essential
  • Years of Experience
  • Working in a Team context
  • Good standing with Faith Community
  • Desirable
  • Qualifications / ordination with Faith Community
  • Education to a Degree level or equivalent
  • Lively well-informed faith

Personal Experience

  • Essential
  • Examples of Chaplaincy working
  • Examples of working with complex pastoral needs
  • Examples of working within an End of Life context
  • Desirable
  • Excellent Pastoral and Communication Skills
  • Examples of leading public worship
  • Strong interpersonal skills

Requirements of Post

  • Essential
  • Working in a Multi-professional Team
  • Ability to manage a complex workload
  • Ability to handle pressure
  • Desirable
  • Ethical knowledge
  • Ability to cope with suffering
  • Ability to reflect on your own work

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