Main area: Chaplaincy
Grade: NHS AfC: Band 7
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 15 hours per week (To be agreed with current Job Share partner)
Job ref: 150-MT1361-COR -A
Employer: Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Brighton General Hospital
Town: Brighton
Salary: £18,459 - £21,123 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 06/02/2025 23:59
Spiritual Care Lead (Job Share)
NHS AfC: Band 7
Job Overview
Owing to the current postholder reducing their working hours, we are in a position to recruit to a job share partner for the Trust's Spiritual Care Lead. This post will require a suitably qualified individual with significant experience of having worked in a senior spiritual care/chaplaincy role within a large/complex organisation. As a community Trust, the Spiritual Care Model here is not centred around inpatient beds but is dispersed across a large geography and is responsible for recruitment and governance of volunteer chaplains within our various inpatient areas. The postholder will have responsibilities to provide accurate, high-quality education and information for staff caring for patients and families from a wide range of religious/belief backgrounds and also to offer direct pastoral care to staff of all faiths and none. The Spiritual Care Lead is based in a small team which provides wellbeing support to staff and is also expected to contribute to a formal mediation service for staff following appropriate training. This role is different from usual spiritual care/chaplaincy roles and therefore any applicants are strongly advised to contact Damien Brennan (line manager) for an informal discussion. Main Duties of the Job
Please see the attached job description and person specification document for full information about the role. Working for Our Organisation
We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex. Our 6,000 staff serve a population of 1.3 million providing essential medical, nursing, and therapeutic care to adults and children. Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community, helping people plan, manage, and adapt to changes in their health, supporting avoidable hospital admissions and reducing hospital stay times. We have opportunities for everyone across our wide variety of services including medical, clinical, support, and corporate services. Why Work for Us?
Positive 2023 NHS Staff Survey results, scoring highly in compassionate culture & leadership, and staff wellbeing support Variety of working environments across the community, in patients' homes, within our community hospitals and bases across the county Supportive flexible working patterns such as: part-time, flexi-time, annualised hours, and flexi retirement options Excellent training and development opportunities Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove, and Brighton EMBRACE, Disability and Wellbeing, LGBTQIA+, and Religion Spirituality and Belief staff networks Level 3 accredited Disability Confident Leader, committed to creating inclusive workplaces Veteran Aware Trust, achieving accreditation from Veterans Covenant Healthcare Alliance (VCHA) Located in stunning Sussex, with easy access to the South Downs and the coast Access to a wide range of benefits and discounts for NHS staff Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details about the role. Person Specification
Skills and Knowledge
Ability to communicate well in complex situations Ability to work in multi-faith situations Diploma or above in Pastoral Counselling Qualification and Professional Registration
Evidence of CPD Skills and Knowledge
Ability to communicate well in complex situations Demonstrate knowledge of safeguarding procedures At the heart of how we operate is our Trust values: Working Together Achieving Ambitions Our values are fundamental to the high-quality care we provide to the people who need us. We are proud to be a community that cares, delivering our services as a team whilst supporting our employees as individuals. We are committed to being an inclusive employer that actively promotes equality and challenges discrimination. We embrace and celebrate diversity, encouraging applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from candidates with an ethnically diverse heritage, those with disabilities, and individuals identifying as part of the LGBTQIA+ community. Our aim is to grow a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We strive to create an environment where every individual is valued and respected. Our recruitment process is designed to support candidates who require reasonable adjustments and to accommodate the needs of applicants. This post may close earlier than the published closing date if sufficient applications are received. Correspondence relating to this vacancy will be conducted electronically; please ensure you check your emails, including your junk folder. If you have not heard from us within two weeks, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Employer Certification / Accreditation Badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Name: Damien Brennan Job title: MH Programme Lead/Religion & Beliefs Network Chair Email address: [emailprotected] Telephone number: 07815612101 Existing Job Share Partner: Rev Dr David Knight Email: [emailprotected]
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NHS AfC: Band 7
Job Overview
Owing to the current postholder reducing their working hours, we are in a position to recruit to a job share partner for the Trust's Spiritual Care Lead. This post will require a suitably qualified individual with significant experience of having worked in a senior spiritual care/chaplaincy role within a large/complex organisation. As a community Trust, the Spiritual Care Model here is not centred around inpatient beds but is dispersed across a large geography and is responsible for recruitment and governance of volunteer chaplains within our various inpatient areas. The postholder will have responsibilities to provide accurate, high-quality education and information for staff caring for patients and families from a wide range of religious/belief backgrounds and also to offer direct pastoral care to staff of all faiths and none. The Spiritual Care Lead is based in a small team which provides wellbeing support to staff and is also expected to contribute to a formal mediation service for staff following appropriate training. This role is different from usual spiritual care/chaplaincy roles and therefore any applicants are strongly advised to contact Damien Brennan (line manager) for an informal discussion. Main Duties of the Job
Please see the attached job description and person specification document for full information about the role. Working for Our Organisation
We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex. Our 6,000 staff serve a population of 1.3 million providing essential medical, nursing, and therapeutic care to adults and children. Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community, helping people plan, manage, and adapt to changes in their health, supporting avoidable hospital admissions and reducing hospital stay times. We have opportunities for everyone across our wide variety of services including medical, clinical, support, and corporate services. Why Work for Us?
Positive 2023 NHS Staff Survey results, scoring highly in compassionate culture & leadership, and staff wellbeing support Variety of working environments across the community, in patients' homes, within our community hospitals and bases across the county Supportive flexible working patterns such as: part-time, flexi-time, annualised hours, and flexi retirement options Excellent training and development opportunities Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove, and Brighton EMBRACE, Disability and Wellbeing, LGBTQIA+, and Religion Spirituality and Belief staff networks Level 3 accredited Disability Confident Leader, committed to creating inclusive workplaces Veteran Aware Trust, achieving accreditation from Veterans Covenant Healthcare Alliance (VCHA) Located in stunning Sussex, with easy access to the South Downs and the coast Access to a wide range of benefits and discounts for NHS staff Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details about the role. Person Specification
Skills and Knowledge
Ability to communicate well in complex situations Ability to work in multi-faith situations Diploma or above in Pastoral Counselling Qualification and Professional Registration
Evidence of CPD Skills and Knowledge
Ability to communicate well in complex situations Demonstrate knowledge of safeguarding procedures At the heart of how we operate is our Trust values: Working Together Achieving Ambitions Our values are fundamental to the high-quality care we provide to the people who need us. We are proud to be a community that cares, delivering our services as a team whilst supporting our employees as individuals. We are committed to being an inclusive employer that actively promotes equality and challenges discrimination. We embrace and celebrate diversity, encouraging applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from candidates with an ethnically diverse heritage, those with disabilities, and individuals identifying as part of the LGBTQIA+ community. Our aim is to grow a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We strive to create an environment where every individual is valued and respected. Our recruitment process is designed to support candidates who require reasonable adjustments and to accommodate the needs of applicants. This post may close earlier than the published closing date if sufficient applications are received. Correspondence relating to this vacancy will be conducted electronically; please ensure you check your emails, including your junk folder. If you have not heard from us within two weeks, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Employer Certification / Accreditation Badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Name: Damien Brennan Job title: MH Programme Lead/Religion & Beliefs Network Chair Email address: [emailprotected] Telephone number: 07815612101 Existing Job Share Partner: Rev Dr David Knight Email: [emailprotected]
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