Job Description

We are seeking a compassionate, reflective, and experienced Chaplain to join our multidisciplinary team in a primary care setting. This is a two-year fixed term post offering spiritual and emotional support to patients, families, and staff within the GP practice. The successful candidate will work alongside clinical and non-clinical colleagues to contribute to holistic patient care. The current post is for between15- 20 hours per week.**PLEASE NOTE** When applying please include a cover letter describing how you meet the person specification**Main duties of the jobKey Responsibilities of the roleProvide one-to-one pastoral and spiritual support to patients and their families, including those dealing with loss, chronic illness, or difficult diagnosesSupport staff well-being through listening services and presence-based careFacilitate access to wider spiritual or faith-based resources for patients when appropriateContribute to patient-centred care planning as part of the wider practice teamChampion inclusive, respectful care for individuals of all faiths and noneAbout usJubilee Medical Centre is a forward looking practice with a high level of involvement in the primary care network. We are a training practice and make it as easy as possible to access support and advice from other clinicians and work as a team. We use EMIS Web and our CQC rating is Good. We are rooted in Christian values and committed to supporting our staff and providing high quality care to our patients. We have 4 partners, 6 Salaried Doctors, 4 ANPs, 2 Practice Nurses, 2 Nurse Associates, a HCA and a Trainee nurse associate as well as an experienced management and administration team.DetailsDate posted09 May 2025Pay schemeOtherSalaryxc2xa313.57 to xc2xa314.89 an hour Inline with Band 4 Agenda for ChangeContractFixed termDuration2 yearsWorking patternPart-timeReference numberA2523-25-0015Job locations52-54 Croxteth Hall LaneCroxtethLiverpoolL11 4UGJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesJob summaryThis post is designed to provide a listening and guidance service to complement and work with the existing workforce in the practice. A chaplain will provide pastoral and spiritual care to patients and staff alike and help to meet the employers mission statement and vision to provide high quality holistic whole person care.Key Duties and responsibilitiesThe following are the core responsibilities of the Spiritual and Wellbeing Chaplain. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels: * To provide pastoral and spiritual care for patients referred from within the practice.

• To work with patients and staff in both one to one and group settings and be willing to undertake home visits if required.
• To be an active member of the practice team, taking part in relevant practice team meetings and taking a lead in pastoral and spiritual care for staff.
• To seek out and use appropriate resources and signposting to support the wellbeing and holistic care of patients and staff.
• To ensure that record keeping is up to date and accurate.
• To work in partnership with other organisations, supporting a joined-up approach to holistic care and facilitating inter-agency working and referrals where appropriate.
• To be willing to take an active role with the management team in the development of the service going forwards.
• To undertake ongoing CPD relevant to the role and work towards accreditation with the association of chaplaincy in general practice if not already accredited.
• To continue to take an active role in their own faith community, and ensure support for their own spiritual growth.
• To undertake regular clinical supervision with an experienced external supervisor.

Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesJob summaryThis post is designed to provide a listening and guidance service to complement and work with the existing workforce in the practice. A chaplain will provide pastoral and spiritual care to patients and staff alike and help to meet the employers mission statement and vision to provide high quality holistic whole person care.Key Duties and responsibilitiesThe following are the core responsibilities of the Spiritual and Wellbeing Chaplain. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels: * To provide pastoral and spiritual care for patients referred from within the practice.

• To work with patients and staff in both one to one and group settings and be willing to undertake home visits if required.
• To be an active member of the practice team, taking part in relevant practice team meetings and taking a lead in pastoral and spiritual care for staff.
• To seek out and use appropriate resources and signposting to support the wellbeing and holistic care of patients and staff.
• To ensure that record keeping is up to date and accurate.
• To work in partnership with other organisations, supporting a joined-up approach to holistic care and facilitating inter-agency working and referrals where appropriate.
• To be willing to take an active role with the management team in the development of the service going forwards.
• To undertake ongoing CPD relevant to the role and work towards accreditation with the association of chaplaincy in general practice if not already accredited.
• To continue to take an active role in their own faith community, and ensure support for their own spiritual growth.
• To undertake regular clinical supervision with an experienced external supervisor.

Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• Accredited by church body/faith/religious community
• To be of good standing in their faith community
• Related professional qualification e.g counselling or coaching skills

Personal QualitiesEssential

• Polite and confident
• Flexible and cooperative
• Motivated
• Forward thinker
• High levels of integrity and loyalty
• Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
• Ability to work under pressure
• Life balance/resilience
• Committed to growing in their faith

Other requirements and Local UnderstandingEssential

• Willingness to work flexible hours when required to meet work demands
• Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
• Alignment with practice values

Desirable

• Experience of working in Liverpool communities/culture
• Driving License

ExperienceEssential

• Pastoral care in their faith community
• Experience of working with people in a one-to-one pastoral or coaching role
• Experience of counselling
• Lived life experience supporting others through loss or uncertainty/distress
• Experience of working with people from diverse backgrounds
• Experience of working in a team
• Experience of teaching groups

Desirable

• Experience of working with other faith communities
• Experience of supervising volunteers/team members
• Experience in a healthcare setting
• Experience of delivering training in spirituality/ or religious/pastoral care

SkillsEssential

• Excellent interpersonal skills for working with a wide range of staff and service users
• Well developed listening skills and experience of using counselling skills
• Highly self-aware and demonstrates an ability to reflect upon spiritual, pastoral experience
• Able to follow process when assessing peoples needs and to liaise with other agencies to record outcomes
• Excellent communication skills including computer skills, written and presentation skills

Desirable

• Experience of writing bids for project funding
• Experience of quality improvement projects/service development

Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• Accredited by church body/faith/religious community
• To be of good standing in their faith community
• Related professional qualification e.g counselling or coaching skills

Personal QualitiesEssential

• Polite and confident
• Flexible and cooperative
• Motivated
• Forward thinker
• High levels of integrity and loyalty
• Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
• Ability to work under pressure
• Life balance/resilience
• Committed to growing in their faith

Other requirements and Local UnderstandingEssential

• Willingness to work flexible hours when required to meet work demands
• Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
• Alignment with practice values

Desirable

• Experience of working in Liverpool communities/culture
• Driving License

ExperienceEssential

• Pastoral care in their faith community
• Experience of working with people in a one-to-one pastoral or coaching role
• Experience of counselling
• Lived life experience supporting others through loss or uncertainty/distress
• Experience of working with people from diverse backgrounds
• Experience of working in a team
• Experience of teaching groups

Desirable

• Experience of working with other faith communities
• Experience of supervising volunteers/team members
• Experience in a healthcare setting
• Experience of delivering training in spirituality/ or religious/pastoral care

SkillsEssential

• Excellent interpersonal skills for working with a wide range of staff and service users
• Well developed listening skills and experience of using counselling skills
• Highly self-aware and demonstrates an ability to reflect upon spiritual, pastoral experience
• Able to follow process when assessing peoples needs and to liaise with other agencies to record outcomes
• Excellent communication skills including computer skills, written and presentation skills

Desirable

• Experience of writing bids for project funding
• Experience of quality improvement projects/service development

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