Job summary THIS POST WILL NOT COMMENCE UNTIL JULY 25 United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust is currently seeking applications to join its highly valued Hospital Chaplaincy Team. We are seeking experienced Chaplains who can work autonomously across the hospital sites to ensure the provision of 24hr On-Call and backfill for absences. Bank Chaplains will need to be available to respond to out of hours calls in a timely manner as well as to be able to travel across different hospital sites across the county. These posts are open only to those accredited / licensed with authority to practice as a healthcare chaplain by a sponsoring faith community or belief group. Main duties of the job You must be able to demonstrate a proven depth of health care chaplaincy knowledge. The role offers opportunity to work collaboratively within the team of Chaplains and Volunteers in the delivery of person-centred Spiritual, Pastoral and Religious care for patients, relatives, friends, carers, and members of staff, regardless of whether these be persons of faith or not. It is essential that you are a team player and enjoy working collaboratively. Please read the Person Specification for specific details required for this post. About us Lincoln Hospital is a thriving university city and with the opening of the medical school, it provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service. United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust has been granted teaching hospital status, after demonstrating evidence to significant teaching commitment. From now on it will be known as United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. Pilgrim Hospital is situated in beautiful countryside and serves the communities in the South Lincolnshire area. It provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service. Grantham and District Hospital serves the communities of Grantham and the local area. It provides ambulatory paediatric and accident and emergency services. Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust (LCHS) and United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust (ULHT) have come together in a Group arrangement, with the goal of improving the care provided to patients across the county. This will not constitute a formal merger of the two organisations, but will bring the Trusts together under a single Board and Executive Leadership Team, with the goal of improving the care that is provided to patients both in the community and in hospitals across Lincolnshire. Both Trusts will retain their separate statutory names and legal obligations. The Group will be known as Lincolnshire Community and Hospitals NHS Group (LCHG). Date posted 03 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary Depending on experience £19.10 to £23.00 per hour Contract Bank Working pattern Part-time Reference number 357-PR-2017-24 Job locations Boston / Lincoln / Grantham Pilgrim Hospital Boston PE21 9QS Job description Job responsibilities What should you do next? Have a look at the job description, and if you like what you see, then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you Job description Job responsibilities What should you do next? Have a look at the job description, and if you like what you see, then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you Person Specification Qualifications Essential Authorised, licenced or ordained person / minister / priest or pastoral carer in good standing with their authorising / licencing / ordaining or belief / faith / religious authority or equivalent community organisation. Christian applicants will be a member of one of the churches affiliated and registered with Churches Together in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. First Degree or Equivalent Professional Qualifications The candidate must be in good standing with their relevant Community of Faith or Association as detailed in the Chaplaincy Endorsement Guidelines Evidence of appropriate training in one or more of the following: - spiritual and pastoral care, - theology/religious studies, - counselling, - other appropriate courses or activities. Desirable Further studies relating to Pastoral Care (Diploma, Masters) Specific training courses in relevant areas of practice: e.g. Counselling Skills, Advanced Communication Skills, Cancer Care, Bereavement Support. Registered or working towards meeting the standards for registration with UK Board of Healthcare Chaplaincy (UKBHC). Previous Experience Essential Previous demonstrable recent experience of working within a healthcare environment or other relevant chaplaincy setting Experience of working with different cultures / faith traditions. Experience of building pastorally supportive relationships. Experience of team working. Experience of developing and delivering training. Sound understanding of NHS Healthcare Chaplaincy Desirable Experience of working on projects with targeted outcomes, deadlines and reporting processes. Evidence of Particular: - Knowledge - Skills - Aptitudes Essential Theological understanding of health and wholeness, loss, grief and bereavement. Liturgical skills. Sensitive and compassionate presence. Effective communicator and listener. Ability to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust framework Ability to prioritise tasks and manage a range of activities. High quality oral and written communication skills. A good team person, yet able to work alone and take initiative. Able to recognise and to maintain professional boundaries. Willing and able to be flexible when the need arises. Knowledge and understanding of how organisations work generally. Understanding of the nature and role of chaplaincy within an organisation. Knowledgeable about issues of religion or belief. Knowledge of key national guidance on pastoral and spiritual care. Desirable Some understanding of NHS structures and practice. Pastoral or Counselling skills or other relevant training / certification. Emotionally intelligent and self aware - familiar with reflective practice Confident in handling conflict. Understanding of the place of spirituality in a large secular organisation. Able to understand and to articulate issues both from an organisational and faith / belief perspective. Evidence of any relevant study Specific Requirements Essential Commitment to pastoral and spiritual care. Ability to work ecumenically and with other Faiths and belief groups. Able to provide emergency on-call cover. Punctual Professional appearance Ability to work to tight deadlines Ability to work under pressure Ability to work with limited supervision Ability to travel between hospital sites Person Specification Qualifications Essential Authorised, licenced or ordained person / minister / priest or pastoral carer in good standing with their authorising / licencing / ordaining or belief / faith / religious authority or equivalent community organisation. Christian applicants will be a member of one of the churches affiliated and registered with Churches Together in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. First Degree or Equivalent Professional Qualifications The candidate must be in good standing with their relevant Community of Faith or Association as detailed in the Chaplaincy Endorsement Guidelines Evidence of appropriate training in one or more of the following: - spiritual and pastoral care, - theology/religious studies, - counselling, - other appropriate courses or activities. Desirable Further studies relating to Pastoral Care (Diploma, Masters) Specific training courses in relevant areas of practice: e.g. Counselling Skills, Advanced Communication Skills, Cancer Care, Bereavement Support. Registered or working towards meeting the standards for registration with UK Board of Healthcare Chaplaincy (UKBHC). Previous Experience Essential Previous demonstrable recent experience of working within a healthcare environment or other relevant chaplaincy setting Experience of working with different cultures / faith traditions. Experience of building pastorally supportive relationships. Experience of team working. Experience of developing and delivering training. Sound understanding of NHS Healthcare Chaplaincy Desirable Experience of working on projects with targeted outcomes, deadlines and reporting processes. Evidence of Particular: - Knowledge - Skills - Aptitudes Essential Theological understanding of health and wholeness, loss, grief and bereavement. Liturgical skills. Sensitive and compassionate presence. Effective communicator and listener. Ability to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust framework Ability to prioritise tasks and manage a range of activities. High quality oral and written communication skills. A good team person, yet able to work alone and take initiative. Able to recognise and to maintain professional boundaries. Willing and able to be flexible when the need arises. Knowledge and understanding of how organisations work generally. Understanding of the nature and role of chaplaincy within an organisation. Knowledgeable about issues of religion or belief. Knowledge of key national guidance on pastoral and spiritual care. Desirable Some understanding of NHS structures and practice. Pastoral or Counselling skills or other relevant training / certification. Emotionally intelligent and self aware - familiar with reflective practice Confident in handling conflict. Understanding of the place of spirituality in a large secular organisation. Able to understand and to articulate issues both from an organisational and faith / belief perspective. Evidence of any relevant study Specific Requirements Essential Commitment to pastoral and spiritual care. Ability to work ecumenically and with other Faiths and belief groups. Able to provide emergency on-call cover. Punctual Professional appearance Ability to work to tight deadlines Ability to work under pressure Ability to work with limited supervision Ability to travel between hospital sites Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present 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) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present 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) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust Address Boston / Lincoln / Grantham Pilgrim Hospital Boston PE21 9QS Employer's website https://www.ulh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)