Assistant Chaplain Job with Visa Sponsorship (COS)

Assistant Chaplain Job with Visa Sponsorship (COS) at The Dudley Group NHS Trust – The post holder will assist the Chaplaincy Department in providing diverse and person-centred religious, spiritual and pastoral care to all members of the hospital community, guided by the Lead Chaplain.

Job Description

· To assist the Chaplaincy team in providing for the religious, spiritual & pastoral needs of all patients, family members and staff within the DGFT.

· To pro-actively facilitate the expression of all faith and belief groups within the Trust community.

· To respond in a timely manner for a request for a bedside visit to offer pastoral and spiritual support.

· To carry out initial spiritual needs assessment using listening skills and validated assessment tools.

· To support patients and bereaved relatives by providing compassionate religious, spiritual and pastoral care.

· To facilitate visits from local faith leaders in response to patient requests.

· To assist the Lead Chaplain to ensure that the service provided by the Team is for all people of faiths and beliefs, including non-religious, spiritual and Humanist.

· To assist with Staff Well Being initiatives involving Chaplaincy input.

· To provide emotional and spiritual support for parents and families who have experienced pregnancy loss.

· To assist with the conducting of baby cremation services and hospital contract funerals.

· To contribute to multi-faith and secular events and festivals hosted by the department.

· To attend Chaplaincy team meetings and other training offered by the Trust or outside agencies.

· To participate in very occasional on-call duties.

Visa Sponsorship (COS)

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the United Kingdom (UK) are welcome and will be considered, dependant upon Job Role and Salary needed to meet the criteria for sponsorship, alongside all other applications. Please note that from January 2021, to work in the UK all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply can self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship here Work in the UK.

Person specification

Qualification and education

Essential criteria

• Formal qualification (at any level) in theology, counselling, social/youth work, healthcare or related caring fields

Desirable criteria

• Educated to A-Level or equivalent

Knowledge and Training

Essential criteria

• Broad understanding of the nature and diversity of human spirituality
• Understanding of the importance of spiritual and existential issues during significant moments in life
• Working knowledge of Microsoft software packages

Experience

Essential criteria

• Experience in public, private or third sector organisations that offer care or support to members of the public
• Practical experience in assisting with faith/belief related activities

Desirable criteria

• Experience of a voluntary role or placement within a chaplaincy team in any context

Communication & Relationship Skills

Essential criteria

• High level of verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrates respect and sensitivity to the cultural, spiritual and/or religious care needs of others
• Act with integrity, sensitivity and understanding.
• Be inclusive and supportive of people from all backgrounds and lifestyles, including those whose decisions and behaviours you don’t agree with

Analytical & Judgement Skills

Essential criteria

• A readiness to adapt and be flexible.

Desirable criteria

• Demonstrates an understanding of own development needs
• Able to understand own limits and responsibilities (boundaries)

Planning & Organisational Skills

Essential criteria

• Able to plan own work load

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of skills in managing sensitive and/or confidential information, including legal obligations
• Ability to work as part of a diverse team

EDI

Essential criteria

• Values and behaviours that reflect the Trust values of Care, Respect and Responsibility Shows EDI QUALITIES, REMINDER

Accepting applications until: 21-Nov-2025 23:59