Chaplain

Leading the spiritual and pastoral care provision Be a visible spiritual and pastoral presence in the hospice. Ensure the provision of the spiritual and pastoral care for patients, their families, hospice staff and volunteers, for people with all faiths and none. Visit local faith communities and to network with each group. Build relationships with spiritual leaders, other churches, faith-based and spiritual organisations, and community leaders in order to provide a pastoral team that meets the needs of patients and families, thus enriching the spiritual diversity of the Hospice.

Build/be part of support networks within the wider community. Talk to local faith groups, schools, colleges, and community groups on the work of the hospice. Liaise with other faith ministers for family services e.g. weddings/blessings as requested by families.

Providing spiritual and pastoral care Provision of spiritual, pastoral, and religious support to patients, families and carers within the hospice and community. Provision of pastoral and spiritual counsel/support to staff and volunteers when requested. Support families following a bereavement in conjunction with the Hospice Adult Bereavement Service and Patient and Family Support Service Team. Exploring life/death issues on an individual basis as requested or sought.

Facilitate forms of worship for patients and carers in their place of care. Seek imaginative ways of reaching sick people who may need alternative ways of expressing their spiritual distress or exploring their spirituality. Lead remembrance, and conduct or organise communion, funerals, weddings, baptisms and other sacraments and services throughout the year, liaising with key members of the St Clare Team. Be part of the provision of care for distressed or unwell staff as required, including providing home or community visits as needed.

Maintain a mature and professional attitude in all aspects and ethos of a faith-led, person
- centred, open, inclusive, ecumenical, and multi-faith chaplaincy service. Maintain and look after the Sanctuary and spiritual spaces and related resources (e.g. candles, hearts for the memory tree) within the hospice and to report any faults/damages. Volunteer management Lead and develop a team of pastoral volunteers who represent the major faiths and no faith groups who can offer pastoral support to patients, families, staff, and volunteers, both at the hospice site and across the catchment area.

Multidisciplinary team working Work closely with other members of the MDT, attending MDT meetings as appropriate. Attend handover meetings on the IPU. Being available to staff to discuss spiritual issues, participating in discussions about patients care as appropriate. Work closely with members of other teams to provide patient centred services.

Respond to referrals and record all contacts with patients and families on SystmOne and close accordingly. Take part in research and audit projects as part of the Hospice Team. To be part of any relevant working parties/bids for the Hospice. Provide support to any Theology students.