Job overview
The ability to speak Welsh is essential for this post
Pastoral Care Chaplains are expected to meet the spiritual, religious and pastoral needs of patients, carers and staff within BCU in accordance with the Spiritual Care Standards (WAG ). Chaplains are regarded as an integral part of the therapeutic teams with direct access to patients and confidential patient information in liaison other BCU staff. In addition to regular patient contact during working hours, a hour on call system operates and Chaplains are regularly called out to patients during unsocial hours. Chaplains are expected to work as a Chaplaincy Team, including Chaplaincy volunteers, across hospital and community based services to deliver or facilitate a range of Multi Faith Chaplaincy services and to advise CPGs and Locality Teams on the development of Spiritual Care services.
Main duties of the job
The post holder is expected to be an autonomous, qualified practitioner whose role is to seek out and respond to the spiritual and religious needs of individuals, their carers and staff across the range of service providers, including hospitals, Localities and community based care for Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCU).
Working for our organisation
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around ,, across North Wales. Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.