Spiritual Care Provider / Chaplain

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board; Newport; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000

Job description

We encourage applications from all with protected characteristics and from those in the Armed Forces Community. Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh; any application submitted through the medium of Welsh will not be treated less favourably than applications made in English.

If you are successful at interview for this post, you will receive your conditional offer of appointment and information pack via email.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time. Therefore, we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post. If you are shortlisted for this post, you will be contacted via the email account you used to apply for this post; therefore, please check your account regularly.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment-related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board supports flexible working.

Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any time should it be filled via the internal redeployment process.

Job Overview

The chaplaincy service in the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is seeking to recruit part-time chaplains to support the pastoral and spiritual care service across the Health Board.

We have a commitment to provide high-quality care and support to patients and its workforce, and the spiritual care service will strive to contribute to this priority.

You will have a high degree of self-awareness and a real aptitude for sensitively coming alongside all those who use and provide our Health Board services. You will be a reflective practitioner who constantly strives to improve your own practice and that of the chaplaincy team.

We are looking for applicants who are enthusiastic and motivated, who are ready to learn new skills and develop your own knowledge and understanding of spirituality in a healthcare setting. The chaplaincy service continues to be a resource of support to Health Board staff, and we wish to strengthen and grow these services into the future.

Main duties of the job

Prospective candidates should be appropriately qualified and trained to work in the spiritual care arena.

AfC Band 6 (Starting point is dependent on previous experience)

(For more information or an informal visit, contact the chaplaincy service manager at 01633 234263)

The chaplaincy department has developed a reputation for being a positive contributor to the values of the Health Board, and we seek to employ staff who will build on this success and grow the vision into the future.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Working for our organisation

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow, and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary, and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.

We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications, and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work-life balance, provide occupational health support, and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.

Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high-quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.

Authorisation, accreditation, licence
Essential criteria

• Will have the authority of a sponsoring body who supports and accredits roles within healthcare chaplaincy.
• Has a proven record of working in roles with transferable skills.

Training, Knowledge, Skills And Experience
Essential criteria

• Can demonstrate the application of training and knowledge in key work roles.
• Has practical experience and competence.

Desirable criteria

• Has knowledge of Bereavement Counselling / Support.

Will Have Appropriate Qualifications For The Role
Essential criteria

• Degree level or equivalent in experience/study.
• Evidence, training, and knowledge of pastoral care, counselling.

Desirable criteria

• Ability to speak and use the Welsh language whenever possible.
• Healthcare Chaplaincy Experience.