Hospital Chaplain

The Chaplaincy team helps to provide spiritual, religious and pastoral support for patients, staff and visitors at the University Hospital of Hartlepool and at the University Hospital of North Tees.

The post holder will work under the supervision of the Lead Chaplain with other members of the Chaplaincy team to ensure these services are developed and delivered across the whole trust and that these are of a high quality.
1. To share in the spiritual and pastoral care of patients, staff and visitors in the hospitals and departments of the Trust, whether or not they uphold a particular faith tradition or not, by visiting patients and staff in the wards and departments regularly and thereby maintaining high visibility and availability, as directed by the Lead Chaplain,

1. To meet any particular denominational responsibilities whilst also respecting and honouring the requirements and traditions of those of different denominations or faiths. To be a resource for the Trust and its staff on personal, spiritual and professional issues, with a particular responsibility for Muslim matters.

1. To share in the services of public worship in the Chapel/Oasis spiritual centre and in other suitable places, particularly in the preparation and leadership of Friday Prayers when available. This may on occasion include the administration of infant Baptism.

1. To take opportunities for training and development in Chaplaincy matters, and to establish suitable personal support.

1. To maintain links with the local and wider spiritual leaders, as well as other community links (within the limits of confidentiality), in order to facilitate appropriate and continuing spiritual care for those admitted to and discharged from hospital.

At North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust our main priority is, and always will be, to provide safe and high quality care to our patients every day; the kind of care we would want for ourselves and our loved ones. We want our organisation to be the best place to work with the right staff, in the right roles, at the right time, to ensure we deliver exceptional patient care and experience.

We will support staff through providing an inclusive and supportive workplace with health and well-being initiatives, staff benefits and opportunities for personal and professional development. Staff recognition is very important to us; as well as performance reviews and appraisals, we recognise staff through Star and Team of the month, colleague recognition - a note of thanks, Managers Awards, Shining Stars and Service Awards.

We recruit for values and “Together we are North Tees & Hartlepool”

1. To work at all times within the standards set by the Chaplaincy Team.
2. To work cross-site as required.

1. To welcome new members of staff and collaborate in the induction process where required.

1. To ensure appropriate records are maintained about the work of Chaplaincy

1. To share in the communication to patients, staff and visitors about the work of Chaplaincy