Site Team Lead Chaplain

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Job description

Applications are invited for an experienced Healthcare Chaplain with an interest in the spirituality and spiritual support of children. They must be willing to provide spiritual, religious and pastoral care to patients, relatives, visitors and staff whatever their beliefs, culture or lifestyle as part of the Chaplaincy Team based at East Kent Hospitals. This is an opportunity to join as a part-time Site Team Lead Chaplain, with additional on-call responsibilities in the evening and at weekends, on a rota basis.

To provide spiritual, religious and pastoral care to patients, relatives, visitors and staff in what can be sensitive, distressing and traumatic situations.

We are one of the largest Hospital Trusts in England, with three acute hospitals and community sites serving a local population of around 700,000. We also provide specialist services for Kent and Medway.

We care about our patients and our people. We are focused on providing outstanding, safe patient care, and a positive working culture that benefits staff and patients alike. With our emphasis on staff training and development, a staff support scheme that’s second to none, and a healthy package of benefits, it’s easy to put down roots in East Kent Hospitals.

Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.

For further details / informal visits contact:

1. Name: Christopher White
2. Job title: Head of Chaplaincy Services for EKHUFT
3. Email address: [e-mail]
4. Telephone number: 01843 234273

Chaplaincy Secretary: [e-mail]