Head of Spiritual

1 month ago

Oxford, United Kingdom Oxford Health NHS Trust Full time

Job summary

We are delighted to be advertising this critical and highly valued role for the trust. As Head of Spirituality and Pastoral Care you will lead the provision of Spiritual and Pastoral Care across the Trust and lead and manage the Oxford Centre for Spirituality and Wellbeing (OxCSWell).

Following from retirement of the previous postholder we are keen to find someone who can take on the challenge of this important position.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will ensure that a high quality Chaplaincy and Spiritual Care service is provided to patients across the trusts services and ensure that this service is inclusive. They will manage, supervise, and support chaplaincy staff and provide strategic leadership and management to the OxCSWell service and team. They will ensure that appropriate links are made and maintained with representatives of local faith communities as well as making and maintaining links and networks at regional and national level.

You will report to the Director of Psychological Professions with ultimate accountability to the Chief Nurse as well as feeding into other trust governance structures and informing the development of staff wellbeing and psychological support structures.

About us

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.

Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible

Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"

Our values are: "Caring, safe and excellent"

At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

Excellent opportunities for career progression Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers Competitive pension scheme Lease car scheme Cycle to work scheme Employee Assistance Programme Mental Health First Aiders Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply) Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team Job description

Job responsibilities

The key purpose of this post is summarised below:

To lead, manage and develop the provision of spiritual, religious and pastoral care to all patients, staff and carers across the Trust. To lead and support the Spiritual and Pastoral Care Team. To be responsible for the organisation, development, implantation and evaluation of a strategy for the Trusts spiritual and pastoral care service and for pathways to ensure optimal spiritual care in all Trust services. To be a source of expert advice and training to all levels of Trust staff, from the Trust board to staff providing front-line care, on all issues pertaining to spirituality and chaplaincy in relation to patient care and the support of carers and staff. To lead research and development activity in the field of spirituality and mental health and to oversee the work of OxCSWell (the Oxford Centre for Spirituality and Wellbeing). To promote the inclusion of all service users and carers. Person Specification

Knowledge Requirements

Essential

Knowledge of current national and international spiritual care assessment tools and delivery paradigms Developed knowledge of service models in mental health settings

Desirable

Providing direction through supervision, consultancy, teaching and training to a range of health and social care professionals both locally and nationally

Qualifications

Essential

Degree level and/or professional qualification in theology, ministry, social work, community work or related fields. Significant experience working at a senior level in health or social care chaplaincy. Experience of working at expert level within a mental health setting

Experience

Essential

Experience of supervising and managing others at a senior level An expert working knowledge of beliefs and philosophies across major faith and belief traditions represented in the UK

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