You will be required to manage the chaplaincy team, but also support, mentor, supervise and resource the team. Collaboration and inclusion are essential to effective team working. You will be responsible for appraisal and development reviews of team members and ensure staff have appropriate opportunities for learning and progression. You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of staff and the effective operation of the department. You will ensure that staff pay returns are processed in a timely manner. Additional to management and leadership responsibilities, the band 7 lead chaplain will also have their own caseload and chaplaincy duties. All chaplains will normally share the responsibility of leading or facilitating prayers and services for patients when requested, this may include occasional Sunday morning work. Additionally on a rotation basis, chaplains share the responsibility of officiating at hospital contract funerals, primarily the funerals arranged for families after a loss during pregnancy. The work demands a great deal of pastoral skill and insight as chaplains will be dealing with extremely distressed families and relatives. To ensure that spiritual care is administered by appropriately authorised personnel / practitioners, reflecting the traditions and wishes of the patient as far as possible, with clear lines of accountability. To foster and develop links and co-operation with a range of belief groups and religious organisations for the benefit of patient care. You will have the skills that enable the chaplaincy team to think creatively about new ways to provide the chaplaincy service to a wide range of people from many different backgrounds and cultures, promoting an open and inclusive response to people of faith and no faith. To manage the chaplaincy budget and chaplaincy charitable funds. You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.