Lead for Spiritual Care

St Luke’s is an organisation that is dedicated to enhancing the wellbeing and quality of life of all those affected by a terminal illness in Sheffield. No patient or family is ever the same, and our journey with each individual is unique. Through the provision of high quality care, support, compassion and respect, we aim to improve the lives of these people at some of the most challenging times of their lives.

Our values embody our way of working and they are Dignified, Compassionate, Inspired and Pioneering. Working for St Luke’s offers a real opportunity to make a difference to local people.

As part of the Multidisciplinary Team, we are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, experienced and motivated Lead for Spiritual Care to hold responsibility for leading and building on the present work of our Chaplaincy team and its role in providing spiritual care though out the organisation. The role of Lead for Spiritual Care is a new post and will be in addition to the present Chaplaincy Team which includes the current Senior Chaplain. The role holder will also be responsible for managing a Muslim Chaplain.

The post holder will be able to demonstrate proven leadership and will be responsible for an efficient, effective high quality service for all service users referred to the Chaplaincy. Furthermore, the successful post-holder will be responsible for ensuring strong multidisciplinary working and maintaining networks and systems that ensure the chaplaincy continues to develop best practices which will enable St Luke’s to be at the forefront of high quality effective specialist palliative care within the City of Sheffield.

In addition, evidence of partnership working and an understanding of key performance indicators/outcome measures alongside an interest and understanding of the research opportunities that chaplaincy encounters provide is required. In addition, an awareness of Specialist Palliative Care issues in addition to the promotion of innovative and collaborative working is essential.

As Lead for Spiritual Care, the post holder will be willing to work on a weekend on-call rota, which can be discussed further at interview.

The post holder have significant experience working at a minimum of NHS Agenda for Change Band 6 (or equivalent) and hold a recognised role within a national faith or belief community, and will be able to meet the authorisation requirements of their faith / belief organisation.

All posts within the Hospice are eligible to join the St Luke’s Pension Scheme. Please note that St Luke’s is not part of Sheffield Teaching Hospitals or an NHS employer and the terms and conditions differ to the NHS benefits package.

This post within the Hospice will be subject to a DBS disclosure check.

For further details and an informal discussion, please contact Jo Lenton, Director of Care and Lead for Healthcare Partnerships or Emma Baldwin Therapy and Family Service Lead on 0114 235 9911 or e-mail j.lenton@hospicesheffield.co.ukor e.baldwin@hospicesheffield.co.uk

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Bereavement leave
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Gym membership
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 04/06/2023