Spiritual Care Lead (30 hours over 4 to 5 days)NHS
Job summary
As ourSpiritual Care Lead, youll play a vital role in supporting patients, families, bereaved individuals, staff and volunteers across the hospice. Leading the delivery and development of our spiritual care service, youll help ensure people of all faiths and beliefs, as well as those with no faith, receive personalised, inclusive support. If you are an empathetic and experienced spiritual care professional who is committed to making a meaningful difference, wed love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
Provide holistic spiritual and pastoral support to patients and families across hospice services, either face-to-face, by telephone or online. Lead and coordinate spiritual care provision, ensuring the needs of people from diverse faiths, beliefs and cultural backgrounds are met with dignity and compassion. Recruit, support and supervise Spiritual Care volunteers, helping to create a welcoming and reassuring environment throughout the hospice. Plan and deliver remembrance, reflection and commemorative services, working collaboratively with colleagues and volunteers. Develop new and innovative approaches to spiritual care, including discussion groups, reflective sessions, prayer groups and online support opportunities. Work as part of the multidisciplinary team, providing guidance, education and support on spiritual issues in palliative and end-of-life care. Build strong relationships with local clergy, faith leaders, community organisations and pastoral care networks to enhance support for patients and families. Maintain accurate records, relevant policies and quality standards to support a safe, effective and responsive service.
Job description
Proven experience in a pastoral, chaplaincy or spiritual care role within healthcare, hospice care or a similar setting. A strong understanding of spirituality and the ability to support people with a wide range of faith, cultural and personal beliefs, including those with no faith. Excellent communication, counselling and bereavement support skills, with the ability to build trust and rapport with patients, families, staff and volunteers. Experience coordinating services and supporting volunteers, with a collaborative and inclusive leadership style. Strong organisational and administrative skills, with the ability to balance competing priorities effectively. Confidence using IT systems, including electronic patient records and Microsoft Office applications. A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, with sensitivity to the spiritual and emotional needs of individuals from all backgrounds. A full UK driving licence and access to your own transport. Experience within palliative care, volunteer management, training delivery, bereavement support, funeral planning, or a qualification in Theology, Pastoral Care or a related subject would be advantageous but is not essential.
About us
This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly regarded hospice team dedicated to delivering outstanding specialist palliative care. We offer a supportive working environment, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to make a meaningful difference to patients and families when they need it most. Compassion, integrity, and excellence are at the heart of everything we do.