About this role
Job summary This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly regarded support service and play a key role in supporting the Spiritual Care Coordinator and wider Family Support Team in delivering holistic support to patients, carers, visitors, staff and volunteers. Working collaboratively as a member of the Family Support Team, alongside social workers, bereavement practitioners and young people's service colleagues, you will support patients and those important to them through the provision of person-centred spiritual, pastoral and religious care that respects the beliefs, values and traditions of all individuals.
Main duties of the job The role offers the opportunity to develop and strengthen our spiritual care provision, with a particular focus on expanding the spiritual care offer to patients and families in community settings. The successful candidate will work in accordance with professional standards and best practice guidance for chaplaincy and spiritual care, including NHS England chaplaincy guidance, the Association of Hospice and Palliative Care Chaplains (AHPCC) guidelines and standards, and the Council of Professional Chaplains and Pastoral Carers (CPCPC) professional standards and competencies. You will also contribute to the planning and delivery of meaningful hospice events throughout the year, including Memorial Services, Remembrance Events and our much-valued Light up a Life programme, helping families, colleagues and communities to remember, reflect and find support.
About us St Gemmas Hospice is an independent Leeds-based charity and one of the leading hospices in the UK, providing expert care and support for local people with life-limiting and terminal illnesses. We offer care to patients, families and carers in the Hospices In-Patient Unit, through the St Gemmas community team, and at our Out-Patients.
Job description Job responsibilities Experience providing support to individuals during difficult and challenging times is an essential requirement. The ability to communicate sensitively, build relationships, and work effectively with patients, families, volunteers, and colleagues is essential. Applicants must be able to collaborate effectively with a range of healthcare professionals and external agencies. A strong commitment to inclusive service provision, respecting the diversity of Leeds' communities, and working across denominational boundaries is essential. Candidates should demonstrate dedication to the hospice's values and a passion for delivering excellent care and support
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Experience relevant to the post of Spiritual Care worker. Collaboratively working within a multi-disciplinary setting and with external agencies Delivering training and education Experience in supporting people in times of emotional distress
Desirable
Supervision and support of colleagues/volunteers Care of terminally ill and bereaved individuals Working in a community setting Working in a health/social care setting
Qualifications Essential
Hold a full UK driving licence with no restrictions and have access to a reliable vehicle for work-related travel, with the ability to travel independently across the locality as required.
Desirable
Degree level or equivalent in subject related to the role Registered with the UKBHC & AHPCC member or willingness to become registered
Additional Criteria Essential
Strong commitment to the ethos and values of St Gemmas Hospice and to the delivery of excellence in all aspects of care provision A strong commitment to equality in service provision recognizing the diversity of the community of Leeds by working collaboratively across denominational boundaries and having an active interest in multi-faith issues Ability to work as part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to manage own workload, prioritise and problem solve, excellent organisational and time management skills Demonstrable ability to support service development Confident in using a range of IT systems (SystmOne) software applications, and technology to support day-to-day work activities Competent in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name St Gemma’s Hospice
Address St Gemmas Hospice
329 Harrogate Road
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS17 6QD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.st-gemma.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)