We are recruiting a number of Part-Time Assistant Chaplains

Part time hours negotiable up to 18.75 hrs per week

Assistant Chaplains wanted to a join the 7-day working rota at Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust to continue development of embedded clinical engagement and education to meet the Trust objectives of improving the quality of pastoral and spiritual support for patients, their families and carers, and for staff. This is an exciting opportunity to work within the Department of Chaplaincy, Pastoral & Spiritual Support Services. This role ensures the Multi-Faith and Life Philosophy Team has capacity to provide 24/7 focused support for all in times of anxiety and need, be it a planned procedure, ongoing treatment, a sudden health crisis, living with chronic illness or cancer diagnoses, facing life-limiting conditions or coming to the end of life.

You will be a graduate or equivalent, in good standing with your relevant Faith Community, Professional Bodies or Networks, with training in one or more of the following areas: spiritual and pastoral care, theology/religious/spirituality studies, healthcare chaplaincy, counselling, change management, other appropriate courses. With experience of providing compassionate supportive relationships amongst those of different cultures and traditions, managing projects, and delivering training you will be a good team player, able to work in effective partnership with the clinical teams. Keen to contribute to effective outcomes you will be committed to the wider aims of the department. Experience of working in a healthcare, educational or charity setting would be an advantage.

Interview date to be confirmed

For further details / informal visits contact:

Name Revd Susan van Beveren
Job title Head of Chaplaincy, Pastoral & Spiritual Support Email address [email protected] Telephone number 07385360030

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