Chaplain (Muslim) | Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 01 Mai 2025 |
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| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £44,806 - £53,134 per annum incl. HCA |
| Oriau: | Rhan Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 12 Mehefin 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | London, SW3 6NP |
| Cwmni: | Guys and St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 7178182/196-LIS9531 |
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The main purpose of the spiritual care/chaplaincy department isto facilitate a safe, appropriate, and confidential service of spiritual and religious care that enables patients, their families and friends and members of staff to explore their experience of life, death, illness, injury, change, loss, or stress so that they can begin to find strength, support and meaning within it.
The post holder will be a key member of the chaplaincy teamstriving to fulfil this aim of providing spiritual care to patients, visitors, and staff, irrespective of their religion or belief.The post holder will be particularly responsible for supporting Muslim patients and staff within RBH, and for generic spiritual care support in one or more clinical areas under the direction of the head of the department. The post holder will facilitate & deliver spiritual care to patients, carers, and staff within RBH as appropriate & in line with national and local best practice guidance. They are expected to facilitate such care in terms of referring to an appropriate chaplain/faith leader/community faith group, if this is an identified need /request.
To conduct services of public worship if required in the hospital, in accordance with their own religious tradition and ecumenically as required, to administer faith community rites and practices to patients on the wards, and to otherwise provide for people who are unable to remain in contact with their faith community. To advise, or to seek advice, on all spiritual aspects of bereavement (pre and post death) care and funerals. To take part in or lead such memorial services and other corporate or public events as the trust requires.
As part of team, to offer cover for religious and spiritual needs, specifically, overnight generic on-call each week as deemed necessary by the Department of Spiritual Care.
To be available where opportunity arises to co-operate in the training of students, and to try and ensure all new members of Trust staff are familiar with the workings of the Department of Spiritual Care.
To be able to offer such training to the Trust as required for their own particular faith community and be willing to be trained in order to offer specialised training in spiritual, ethical, cultural, and multi-faith issues.
Royal Brompton Hospital is a world-renowned specialist heart and lung hospital, dedicated to providing the highest standards of patient care, ground-breaking research, and advanced education. As part of Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, we are proud to lead in the diagnosis, treatment, and care of people with complex cardiac and respiratory conditions.
The commitment of our 23,500 staff is key to our success. We are one of the largest local employers and we aim to develop and support all our staff, so they are able to deliver high quality, safe and efficient care.
We have one of the most ambitious capital investment programmes anywhere in the NHS.
Our Chaplaincy Department plays a vital role in the holistic care of our patients, their families, and our staff. We are committed to meeting the spiritual, religious, and pastoral needs of all, respecting and valuing people of all faiths and beliefs, as well as those with none. The department works collaboratively as part of the wider multi-faith and multi-disciplinary team, offering inclusive and compassionate support in a diverse healthcare environment.
• Offer spiritual and emotional support to Muslim patients and their families.
• Provide religious care including prayer support, Qur’anic recitation, and advice on Islamic practices in healthcare settings.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues from different faiths and backgrounds.
• Support staff in navigating faith-related concerns and ensuring inclusive care.
• Participate in regular meetings and contribute to the development of inclusive chaplaincy services.
• A practicing Muslim with appropriate religious endorsement or certification.
• Experience in chaplaincy, pastoral care, or community religious leadership.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work empathetically with people of all faiths and none.
• Understanding of healthcare environments and sensitivity to patient care.
This advert closes on Monday 26 May 2025