Head of Spiritual Care and Bereavement Services
4 weeks ago
NHS Scotland is committed to fostering a culture of equality and diversity within our workforce, eliminating unlawful discrimination, and promoting a truly representative and inclusive environment. We strive to ensure each employee feels valued and empowered to contribute their best.
This role requires the post holder to have a PVG Scheme membership/record. If the post holder is not a current PVG member for the required regulatory group, an application will need to be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before they can begin in post.
About the RoleThe Spiritual Care and Bereavement Service in Lothian embodies a comprehensive understanding of spiritual and religious care for patients, visitors, staff, and volunteers, regardless of belief or life stance. It forms an integral part of delivering safe, effective, and person-centred care, supporting those who work within and those who access our services, their families, and carers.
The department delivers healthcare chaplaincy, bereavement support, staff support, and community listening services in Lothian. The team is committed to progressing innovative research and development projects.
Key Responsibilities- Lead and manage the ongoing development of the Spiritual Care and Bereavement Service in line with the deliverables in the Scottish Government national framework on Spiritual Care and the Lothian Spiritual Care Strategic Plan.
- Provide strategic direction and robust management in establishing NHS Lothian as a centre for specialist training in spiritual care and bereavement through collaboration with institutions of higher education and NHS Education Scotland.
- Hold strategic responsibility for the management, development, and delivery of the Bereavement Service for NHS Lothian, in accordance with Scottish Government Policy.
- Direct and develop the NHS Lothian Spiritual Care and Bereavement Policies in line with the Framework, ensuring clear governance systems and processes.
- Be accountable strategically for the Spiritual Care and Bereavement Service, acting as NHS Lothian's expert practitioner on matters of specialist spiritual and religious knowledge, and liaise with local communities, ecumenical, religious, no faith, and interfaith organisations.
Informal enquiries to: Gillian McAuley, Director of Acute Nursing
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