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United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust
About
The United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust (ULHT) is one of the largest trusts in the country. Through four main hospitals we provide a comprehensive range of hospital-based medical, surgical, paediatric, obstetric and gynaecological services to the 700,000 people of Lincolnshire.
We provide a wide range of healthcare services delivered by 8,600 highly trained staff and volunteers. Our services cost over £400m each year to provide and we invest around £18m each year in improving our clinical services by replacing and upgrading our medical equipment, modernising our estate and facilities and improving our information and technology infrastructure. In an average year, we treat more than 180,000 A&E patients, nearly half a million outpatients and almost 100,000 inpatients.
Bank Hospital Chaplain Band 6
Accepting applications until: 25-Jul-2024 23:59
Vacancy status: Open
Accepting applications until: 25-Jul-2024 23:59
Key details
Location
- Gwefan
- Boston / Lincoln / Grantham
- Cyfeiriad
- Pilgrim Hospital
- Tref
- Boston
- Cod post
- PE21 9QS
- Major / Minor Region
- Lincolnshire
Contract type & working pattern
- Contract
- Bank
- Oriau
- Part time - 0 hours per week (Bank hours 24/7 coverage)
Salary
- Gradd
- NHS AfC: Band 6
Specialty
- Prif leoliad
- Chaplaincy
We recognise that outstanding care can only be delivered through our people. We want to attract people who can help us deliver our vision. We want in return to help people achieve what they wish in their careers in the NHS at ULHT.
We are always keen to welcome highly skilled, committed and compassionate individuals to our hospitals – people who put patients at the heart of everything they do and are ready to help us achieve our vision.
Our values guide everything we do. They are:
- Patient-centred – Putting patients at the heart of everything we do, listening and responding to their needs and wishes.
- Safety – Following ULHT and professional guidelines. Speaking up to make sure patients and staff are safe from harm.
- Excellence – Striving to be the best that we can be. Innovating and learning from others.
- Compassion – Caring for patients and their loved ones in ways we would want for our friends and family.
- Respect – Behaving and using language that demonstrates respect and courtesy to others. Zero tolerance to bullying, inequality, prejudice and discrimination.
If you believe in them too, then you are ready to join the ULHT team.
We’ve taken great pride in building working environments where staff always feel valued, cared for and part of a team. Without doubt this is a challenging yet very rewarding job that is at the centre of health and care in Lincolnshire - making a positive difference to our patients.
Our Trust is situated in the beautiful county of Lincolnshire and is one of the biggest acute hospital trusts in England, serving a population of more than 700,000 people. We provide acute and specialist services to people in Lincolnshire and neighbouring counties. We have an annual income of £710 million (22/23) and we employ nearly 8,600 people.
Our Board have recently agreed a new vision statement – “Outstanding Care Personally Delivered” – stating their ambition for our Trust to be among the best.
We also have a five year Integrated Improvement Plan setting out how we will achieve our strategic objectives, for patients, services, people and partners, the last recognising that our future success depends on our ability to ensure the Lincolnshire healthcare system is successful in achieving its ambition to help people live healthier lives and provide care closer to where people live.
Our latest CQC report increased our ratings for being effective and well-led from ‘Requires Improvement’ to ‘Good’. Our rating for caring remained as ‘Good’.
This is in recognition of the huge amount of work that our amazing staff have done to improve the quality of care for our patients in recent years.
We are committed to helping our staff balance their work and home lives and ensure they feel supported, valued and appreciated.
So, what is in it for you?
- Flexible working: Depending on the needs of your role, we will consider requests for flexible and/or part-time working for whatever reason you should need it. We recognise flexible working will not look the same for everyone, because it depends on the nature of the role and the needs of the individual.
Types of flexibility could include:
- Part-time - less than 37.5 hours per week.
- Off-site/remote working - working from home or other sites for part or all the week.
- Compressed hours – usually full-time hours but over fewer days or shifts.
- Staggered hours – having different start and finish times.
- Set shift patterns – to allow for predictability
- NHS Pension: A generous and flexible pension scheme with contributions from us as your employer fully protected against inflation and guaranteed by the government
- Annual Leave: Starting at 27 days a year, rising to 33 days after 10 years plus eight bank holidays (for staff covered by Agenda for Change) For Medical Workforce positions (Consultant and Specialty Doctor), the full-time entitlement commences from 32 days per annum. For all other Medical Workforce positions, the full-time entitlement commences from 27 days per annum.
- Bank working: The chance to work extra hours at enhanced rates and we will pay you weekly too, ideal if your income needs a quick boost.
In addition, there is more.
- Family & Childcare: Including on-site nurseries at Lincoln County Hospital and Pilgrim Hospital Boston, maternity, paternity, adoption & shared parental leave following a set period of employment.
- Health & Wellbeing: including counselling, mental health first aid, physiotherapy, eye tests.
- Learning & Development including Lincolnshire Talent Academy, leadership training, medical education, clinical education, Lincolnshire clinical research
- Financial support and benefits including Cycle2Work, car lease scheme, home electronics. Free on-site parking and free tea and coffee and the ability to save and borrow through your salary.
- Rewards & Recognition including staff awards, long service awards, retirement awards, examples of excellence and staff lottery.
Enjoy a better quality of life in one of the UK’s most welcoming counties. Whether you’re taking the first exciting steps in your career, itching for a new challenge or searching for a better place to raise a family, Lincolnshire welcomes everyone. Discover a range of rewarding health and social care careers in a county that’s friendly, fascinating, affordable and brimming with everything you need to live a happy life. Visit beinlincolnshire.com to find out more.
Trosolwg o'r swydd
United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust is currently seeking applications to join its highly valued Hospital Chaplaincy Team. We are seeking experienced Chaplains who can work autonomously across the hospital sites to ensure the provision of 24hr On-Call and backfill for absences.
Bank Chaplains will need to be available to respond to out of hours calls in a timely manner as well as to be able to travel across different hospital sites across the county.
These posts are open only to those accredited / licensed with authority to practice as a healthcare chaplain by a sponsoring faith community or belief group.
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You must be able to demonstrate a proven depth of health care chaplaincy knowledge. The role offers opportunity to work collaboratively within the team of Chaplains and Volunteers in the delivery of person-centred Spiritual, Pastoral and Religious care for patients, relatives, friends, carers, and members of staff, regardless of whether these be persons of faith or not.
It is essential that you are a team player and enjoy working collaboratively.
Please read the Person Specification for specific details required for this post.
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
Our Trust is situated in the beautiful county of Lincolnshire and is one of the biggest acute hospital trusts in England, serving a population of more than 700,000 people. We provide acute and specialist services to people in Lincolnshire and neighbouring counties. We have an annual income of £643 million (20/21) and we employ nearly 8,500 people.
Our Board have recently agreed a new vision statement – “Outstanding Care Personally Delivered” – stating their ambition for our Trust to be among the best.
We also have a five year Integrated Improvement Plan setting out how we will achieve our strategic objectives, for patients, services, people and partners, the last recognising that our future success depends on our ability to ensure the Lincolnshire healthcare system is successful in achieving its ambition to help people live healthier lives and provide care closer to where people live.
Our latest CQC report increased our ratings for being effective and well-led from ‘Requires Improvement’ to ‘Good’. Our rating for caring remained as ‘Good’.
This is in recognition of the huge amount of work that our amazing staff have done to improve the quality of care for our patients in recent years.
We are committed to helping our staff balance their work and home lives and ensure they feel supported, valued and appreciated.
Swydd ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl
What should you do next?
Have a look at the job description, and if you like what you see, then apply today. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you!
ULHT recognises that everyone is different, and values the unique contribution that individual experiences, knowledge and skills make in delivering quality healthcare and becoming a model employer. We are committed to transforming our organisational culture by actively committing to implementing the Trust Single Equality Scheme, and other policies, such as the Dignity in Care policy and the Dignity at Work policy. We will continue to promote equality and challenge discrimination in all service provision, recognising and meeting the needs of the diverse communities we serve. We will strive to provide an environment in which people want to work and to be a model employer leading in good employment practice.
We are a People Promise exemplar site, for more information on the NHS People Promise - NHS England » Our NHS People Promise
As a responsible employer ULHT would encourage staff wishing to join the Trust to take up the COVID vaccination as this continues to remain the best line of defence against COVID19
Please note that we do not accept CVs.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, ULHT reserves the right to close this advert prior to the closing date.
No DBS fees to pay: Successful candidates will have DBS applications applied for & paid by ULHT where applicable. There is no requirement to reimburse ULHT for this cost.
We welcome applications from the UK Armed Forces Community. On the application form please tick “Member of the Armed Forces Community” if the below applies to you.
You are:
- A Service Leaver
- A Veteran
- A Military Reserve
- A Cadet Force Adult Volunteer
- Partner/Spouse of those Serving NB: partners/spouses are only eligible whilst their partner is serving in the Armed Forces
Applications from applicants who meet the current criteria for Tier 2 sponsorship to work in the UK (where both the role and candidate are deemed suitable for a Tier 2 visa) are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, non-EEA candidates may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled EU/EEA candidate is available to take up the post as the employing body is unlikely, in these circumstances, to satisfy the Resident Labour Market Test. The UK Visas and Immigration department requires employers to complete this test to show that no suitably qualified EEA or EU worker can fill the post. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
Applicant requirements
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.
Person specification
Qualifications
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Authorised, licenced or ordained person / minister / priest or pastoral carer in good standing with their authorising / licencing / ordaining or belief / faith / religious authority or equivalent community organisation. Christian applicants will be a member of one of the churches affiliated and registered with Churches Together in Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
- First Degree or Equivalent Professional Qualifications
- The candidate must be in good standing with their relevant Community of Faith or Association as detailed in the Chaplaincy Endorsement Guidelines
- Evidence of appropriate training in one or more of the following: - spiritual and pastoral care, - theology/religious studies, - counselling, - other appropriate courses or activities.
Meini prawf dymunol
- Further studies relating to Pastoral Care (Diploma, Masters)
- Specific training courses in relevant areas of practice: e.g. Counselling Skills, Advanced Communication Skills, Cancer Care, Bereavement Support.
- Registered or working towards meeting the standards for registration with UK Board of Healthcare Chaplaincy (UKBHC).
Previous Experience
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Previous demonstrable recent experience of working within a healthcare environment or other relevant chaplaincy setting
- Experience of working with different cultures / faith traditions.
- Experience of building pastorally supportive relationships.
- Experience of team working.
- Experience of developing and delivering training.
- Sound understanding of NHS Healthcare Chaplaincy
Meini prawf dymunol
- Experience of working on projects with targeted outcomes, deadlines and reporting processes.
Evidence of Particular: - Knowledge - Skills - Aptitudes
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Theological understanding of health and wholeness, loss, grief and bereavement. Liturgical skills.
- Sensitive and compassionate presence. Effective communicator and listener.
- Ability to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust framework
- Ability to prioritise tasks and manage a range of activities.
- High quality oral and written communication skills.
- A good team person, yet able to work alone and take initiative.
- Able to recognise and to maintain professional boundaries.
- Willing and able to be flexible when the need arises.
- Knowledge and understanding of how organisations work generally.
- Understanding of the nature and role of chaplaincy within an organisation.
- Knowledgeable about issues of religion or belief.
- Knowledge of key national guidance on pastoral and spiritual care.
Meini prawf dymunol
- Some understanding of NHS structures and practice.
- Pastoral or Counselling skills or other relevant training / certification.
- Emotionally intelligent and self aware – familiar with reflective practice
- Confident in handling conflict.
- Understanding of the place of spirituality in a large secular organisation.
- Able to understand and to articulate issues both from an organisational and faith / belief perspective.
- Evidence of any relevant study
Specific Requirements
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Commitment to pastoral and spiritual care.
- Ability to work ecumenically and with other
- Faiths and belief groups.
- Able to provide emergency on-call cover. Punctual
- Professional appearance
- Ability to work to tight deadlines
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to work with limited supervision
- Ability to travel between hospital sites
Further details / informal visits contact
- Enw
- Revd Alison Gibbs MSc RGN(retired) PostGradDip Theology
- Teitl y swydd
- Senior Chaplain and Head of Bereavement services
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
- Rhif ffôn
- 07717303173
- Gwybodaeth i gefnogi eich cais
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