1. to Provide for the Spiritual, Religious and Pastoral Needs of Patients and Carers

Chaplain

Job Description

Job Summary

As a member of the Multi-disciplinary Teams, work with colleagues to provide spiritual, religious support to patients and carers.

Key Tasks

1. To provide for the spiritual, religious and pastoral needs of patients and carers.

2. As part of a team including social workers and occupational therapist to provide anticipatory grief support for relatives of Hospice patients as required, in collaboration with the Just’B’ Service

3. To work alongside the patient care team in the provision of holistic patient care.

4.To develop and implement a sub-strategy for the future direction of chaplaincy across Saint Michael’s to support the achievement of the overarching organisational strategy.

4. To provide education and training for staff in the importance of spiritual care and participate in the education programmes and seminars organised by the Hospice. To support visiting students as necessary.

5. To liaise with parish clergy and faith leaders concerning the needs of patients and work to build good communication and relationships with local faith groups, churches and the community.

6. To work effectively with volunteers ensuring that they are managed, motivated and monitored in such a way that they are able to contribute to the achievement of agreed Hospice strategy

7. To maintain links with professional colleagues and bodies such as local and national groups for Hospice Chaplains, representing the hospice on such forums.

8. As part of the multidisciplinary team, attend and contribute to the meetings that discuss and audit patient needs to ensure the highest quality of service to patients and carers.

9. To work with line manger to ensure appropriate training and seminars are attended to meet the required CPD standards.

To carry out all duties in accordance with the law, the Hospice philosophy and the Hospice policy on equality of opportunity.

The above is indicative of the current responsibilities of the post which may change from time to time in consultation with the post holder in line with the service need.

Terms and Conditions

Responsible toPatient Support Team Manager

Responsible forNone

Hours22.5 hours per week

Salary external scale

LocationHospice based

Chaplain

Person Specification

Essential Education and Qualifications / Educated to degree level or similar
Ordained Christian minister of a recognised Christina group, able to practise in this setting with the authority of the relevant denomination
Essential Experience
Essential Knowledge Skill / Excellent interpersonal skills
Excellent communication skills
Good teaching skills
Knowledge and understanding of end of life care
Understanding of multi-disciplinary working
Knowledge and understanding of grief and bereavement
Good organisational skills
Understanding of difference between spiritual and religious needs
Able to produce accurate and appropriate records
Strong team working skills
Excellent collaborative working skills
Commitment and understanding of collaborative ecumenical
Understanding and commitment to confidentiality
Essential Attributes / Ability to work under emotional and time pressure
Able to deal with stress and distress in self and others
Understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity embracing difference and diversity