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Head of Spiritual & Pastoral Care

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The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

17d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • People, HR & Administration
    Healthcare

AI generated summary

  • You must have a relevant qualification in spiritual care, experience in diverse contexts, management experience in volunteering, and a valid driver's license with access to a car.
  • You will provide spiritual support, manage volunteers, recruit and train staff, and work across diverse faiths and world views at the hospitals.

Requirements

  • - Applicants must have a relevant professional qualification, and experience of providing pastoral and spiritual support, underpinned by relevant knowledge and understanding
  • - All chaplains within the team are required to work generically across the diversity of religious faiths and non-religious world views
  • - Applicants who wish their role to additionally include religious support from a specific faith perspective will need to be endorsed by the relevant faith community
  • - Candidates will therefore be required to show evidence of management or supervisory experience within a volunteering context, and knowledge and understanding of the principles of volunteer management
  • - Occasional weekend working may be required with time off in lieu
  • - You will also need to be a car driver with access to a car

Responsibilities

  • - Work alongside an Assistant Chaplain and our team of volunteers to provide generic pastoral and spiritual support at the Hillingdon and Mount Vernon Hospitals.
  • - Work generically across the diversity of religious faiths and non-religious world views.
  • - Recruit, train and support pastoral support volunteers.
  • - Show evidence of management or supervisory experience within a volunteering context.
  • - Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the principles of volunteer management.

FAQs

What qualifications are required for the Head of Spiritual & Pastoral Care position?

Applicants must have a relevant professional qualification and experience in providing pastoral and spiritual support.

Will I need to provide support across different faiths?

Yes, all chaplains are required to work generically across a diversity of religious faiths and non-religious world views.

Is there a need for volunteer management experience?

Yes, candidates will need to demonstrate management or supervisory experience within a volunteering context and knowledge of volunteer management principles.

Will the position require weekend work?

Occasional weekend working may be required, but time off in lieu will be provided.

Is a driver's license necessary for this role?

Yes, you must be a car driver with access to a car.

Who can I contact for further details or informal visits regarding this position?

For further details or informal visits, you can contact Catherine Holly at Catherine.holly@nhs.net or Rev John Creagh at john.creagh@nhs.net.

What type of healthcare services do the hospitals provide?

The Hillingdon and Mount Vernon Hospitals offer a wide range of services including accident and emergency, inpatient care, day surgery, outpatient clinics, and maternity services.

What is the vision of The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust?

The Trust aims to be an outstanding provider of healthcare through leading health and academic partnerships, transforming services to provide the best care where needed.

The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

We provide clinical services to over half a million patients a year, including over 94,000 in our Emergency Department.

Science & Healthcare
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1991
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of healthcare services in Hillingdon, including acute, emergency, and elective care. Their mission is to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care, ensuring safety and improving health outcomes. Their purpose is to enhance community well-being by offering excellent clinical services, advancing medical practice, and supporting health education and research.