Job Overview We are looking for a highly motivated and innovative individual to work with our professional chaplaincy team, and our chaplaincy volunteers, to act as an advocate for pastoral and spiritual care within the Trust. They will need to be self-motivated, self-aware and able to provide spiritual sensitivity and compassion for patients, families, visitors, staff and students within the hospital community. Main duties of the job To be a chaplain within James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundations trust you will need to be prepared to work with a wide variety of people which will include; patients, their relatives and friends; staff and students; and visitors to the hospital. Chaplains are expected to offer pastoral care regardless of cultural or faith tradition. They also offer spiritual care where appropriate and seek specialist spiritual care where it is not available within the chaplaincy team. Person centred care with integrity is an essential concept through which we can offer high quality spiritual care to everyone under the James Paget family. Key links in the Paget pastoral chain will be working with, ward staff, the palliative care team, maternity bereavement support, bereavement services, the mortuary team, and the wellbeing team. Working for our organisation The successful candidate will have experience of working alongside a range of faith and belief organisations (religious and non-religious), excellent interpersonal skills, ability to encourage others and the spiritual and emotional stamina required to carry out this demanding service. Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for a full and comprehensive overview for this position. Person specification Education & Qualifications Essential criteria Postgraduate Certificate/Diploma in Healthcare Chaplaincy in Healthcare chaplaincy (or equivalent relevant qualification/equivalent relevant experience in healthcare chaplaincy) Evidence of accreditation from own faith authority, belief community or ordination Evidence of completion of further studies relating to pastoral care Evidence of knowledge of a range of religions and faith. Specialist knowledge across the range of work procedures underpinned by theoretical knowledge. Eligibility to enable registration with the UK Board of Healthcare Chaplains (UKBHC) Experience & Knowledge Essential criteria Significant and recent pastoral / church-based ministry Experience of working with a range of staff at all levels Proven record of ecumenical co-operation plus ability to work in multi-faith situations Experience as a hospital chaplain within an acute healthcare setting is essential for this leadership role Skills & Abilities Essential criteria Evidence of effective communication skills both written and oral Evidence of ability to prioritise working demands working with the boundaries of supervised practice Evidence of the ability to make decisions within defined boundaries Evidence of the ability to differentiate personal beliefs, morals and values from healthcare ethics Evidence of counselling ability Desirable criteria Ability to plan or facilitate Chaplaincy services throughout the Trust The James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust recognises the requirement to promote health and reduce ill-health. The Trust is committed to the principles of improving working lives through a number of initiatives such as job share, flexible working and the development of a culture of openness and transparency. The Trust is committed to ensuring that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of their age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. ‘Prior consideration will be given to NHS At Risk staff within East of England' Tier 2 Sponsorship : We are pleased to consider applicants who require Tier 2 sponsorship to work in the UK but it is unlikely that we would be able to appoint if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled UK/Right to work candidate is available. Applying for entry clearance into the UK, must provide a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) will also be subject to this requirement. Please check your account regularly under “My Applications” to view the progress of your applications. If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks, please assume your application has been unsuccessful. In submitting an application form, you authorise the Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process. Please note that should we experience a high level of interest in this post, the vacancy may be closed prior to the stated closing date.