Job summary Chaplain This will cover Epping & Harlow Part Time Hours - 15 hours per week We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic and friendly chaplain to join our chaplaincy and spiritual care team in Essex. This is an exciting opportunity to work within our mental health units, being responsible for chaplaincy provision for our patients and staff. You will be eager to work in a multi-faith and belief context with a genuine passion for serving patients and staff. This opportunity is for a chaplain who can operate as part of a team, yet must also be able to operate as an autonomous, qualified practitioner with the role to seek out and respond to the spiritual and religious needs of individuals, their carer's and staff for several sites for which they will have particular responsibility. Main duties of the job You will be a chaplain who has a focus on delivering a high standard of compassionate patient centred care, working creatively to engage patients and staff. We are looking for a chaplain who is educated to degree level and has some experience of chaplaincy in their current setting. You will have knowledge and understanding of religious and spiritual needs in a healthcare setting and some understanding of mental health. You will have excellent interpersonal skills and are able to offer compassionate care to patients and staff. Your approach will be non-judgemental and you will have the ability to work within a multi-faith team, meeting the needs of all faiths and beliefs. You will have a friendly disposition, and will be an approachable and patient listener. Ability to participate in various teaching programmes and deliver video and audio 'thoughts for the week' for EPUT staff and hospital radio. About us EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including; Season Ticket Loans NHS discounts for staff Excellent Training facilities and opportunities Buying and Selling annual leave scheme The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work Day One Flexible Employer The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment Join our Staff bank What is Staff Bank? Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times. All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish. If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank. Date posted 31 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 364-A-8377 Job locations Epping or Harlow Epping CM16 6TY Job description Job responsibilities To identify the spiritual needs of patients, their relatives and staff, by establishing effective links with wards and units. To work collaboratively alongside other healthcare professionals. To be available to support staff and to work with other departments in promoting staff well-being. To provide individual pastoral support to patients, relatives andstaff as required. To facilitate groups for service users, relatives and staff where appropriate. To maintain records of Chaplaincy interventions. Job description Job responsibilities To identify the spiritual needs of patients, their relatives and staff, by establishing effective links with wards and units. To work collaboratively alongside other healthcare professionals. To be available to support staff and to work with other departments in promoting staff well-being. To provide individual pastoral support to patients, relatives andstaff as required. To facilitate groups for service users, relatives and staff where appropriate. To maintain records of Chaplaincy interventions. Person Specification Education/Qualifications Essential Educated to degree level Member of UKBHC Education Essential Education to Degree level Knowledge Essential Knowledge oExcellent interpersonal and communication skills oLeadership and management Skills oApproachable and a patient listener oBroad minded and non judgemental, without dependence on creedal Statements oAbility to reflect theologically oAbility to participate in various teaching programmes o oKnowledge and respect for the belief of others oAbility to set and meet objectives and work to a timescale oKnowledge of national chaplaincy issues oKnowledge of current ethical issues and principles Person Specification Education/Qualifications Essential Educated to degree level Member of UKBHC Education Essential Education to Degree level Knowledge Essential Knowledge oExcellent interpersonal and communication skills oLeadership and management Skills oApproachable and a patient listener oBroad minded and non judgemental, without dependence on creedal Statements oAbility to reflect theologically oAbility to participate in various teaching programmes o oKnowledge and respect for the belief of others oAbility to set and meet objectives and work to a timescale oKnowledge of national chaplaincy issues oKnowledge of current ethical issues and principles 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 Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust Address Epping or Harlow Epping CM16 6TY Employer's website https://eput.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)