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- Openings
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- Posted
- 3 weeks ago
- Work mode
- In office
- Education
- Degree level in a relevant discipline
- Eligibility
- Experienced candidates with relevant chaplaincy, theology, religious studies, philosophy, or similar backgrounds who can work across faith, belief, and non-religious contexts. Overseas applicants should note that this post is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Visa or Health & Ca…
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Where you'll work
Job description
Role overview
This is a 12-month opportunity for an experienced chaplain to join the Spiritual Care and Wellbeing team at NHS Golden Jubilee. The role supports the Spiritual Care Lead in developing and delivering spiritual care and wellbeing services across the organisation.
The postholder will provide spiritual care in line with the Spiritual and Pastoral Care Policy, which covers both religious and non-religious pastoral support for patients, visitors, staff and volunteers, regardless of faith, belief or life stance.
Key duties
- Offer suitable spiritual, religious and pastoral support to patients, visitors, staff and volunteers, whatever their faith background or personal beliefs.
- Serve as a connection point with different community faith and belief groups, helping them support their members while receiving healthcare.
- Help embed spiritual care within healthcare delivery by working with the multidisciplinary team to support holistic care, and by providing training and guidance to staff and volunteers.
- Act as chaplain to NHS Golden Jubilee by contributing to the major incident plan and providing leadership when staff issues or events need shared recognition and action.
Professional profile
The successful candidate will be expected to bring experience and knowledge that support work in a diverse, ecumenical and interfaith environment. The role also includes responsibilities linked to ceremonial practice, teaching, presentations and group facilitation.
Additional information
Informal enquiries can be made to Joe Keenan, Spiritual Care Lead, on 0141 951 5060 or by email at joe.keenan@gjnh.scot.nhs.uk.
Flexible working options may be considered for this position.
This vacancy may close sooner than planned if a large number of applications is received, so early application is advised.
As a disability confident leader, the organisation is committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Applicants with a disability or long-term health condition covered by the Equality Act 2010 can seek support during any stage of recruitment by referring to the job pack.
Applications are welcomed from all sections of the community, and the organisation promotes inclusion and values its diverse workforce.
Recruitment contact details are included in the job pack.
Certificate of Sponsorship
This role does not meet the current UK Immigration Rules for sponsorship under either a Skilled Worker Visa or a Health & Care Worker Visa. Overseas applicants should consider other immigration routes before applying. Further guidance is available on the UK government immigration website.