About this role
Job summary
Would you like to gain new skills and experiences by joining the Barnsley Hospital volunteering team in a caring and rewarding role? Would you like to be part of the Chaplaincy team, providing support to patients, carers, visitors and staff? Can you commit to at least 4 hours per week? If so, then the Chaplaincy Volunteer role is for you.
Volunteers make the difference
Here at Barnsley Hospital, our vision for volunteering is to enrich the experience of patients, visitors, and staff and to use our volunteers to help shape the way in which we provide care.
Full training will be provided for all of the above roles. So if you are looking to expand your skill base, gain valuable experience for your CV, or enjoy helping out in a varied role, then this is the opportunity for you.
Parking expenses/travel expenses will be reimbursed.
Regular commitment of a minimum of 3/4 hours per week, Monday Friday, 09.30 am 12:00pm
If you're interested in becoming a Chaplaincy Volunteer and would like more information, please either call the Voluntary Services Team on 01226 434979 or email us at [email protected]
Main duties of the job
What might I be doing as a Chaplaincy Volunteer?
Visit wards, meet patients, being there for patients and offering a listening ear or prayer support as appropriate.
Pass on any requests (with the specific permission of a patient) where patients indicate particular spiritual and religious needs of all faiths to the chaplains for visits.
Provide information about pastoral and spiritual care or chaplaincy services to patients.
Administer Holy Communion where authorised to do so by the sponsoring Christian denomination, and by agreement with the Lead Chaplain.
Help the Team on special events, such as open days, cultural celebrations and memorial services.
Participate in appropriate training required by the Trust, the Voluntary Services Department and the respective area.
Volunteers cannot replace the role of a paid employee.
About us
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust, currently rated Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives, including our ambition to be the best Place to Work
We scored best in the country in the most recent NHS Staff Survey for teamwork, compassionate leadership, and supporting work/life balance. In 2024's survey, the Trust also scored above average in every theme of the NHS People Promise the promise NHS colleagues make to each other to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone
We are proud of the commitment of our colleagues to ensuring a strong and sustainable future and our organisation is highly valued by our local communities
There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation
Barnsley Hospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants
For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link on the right hand side of the advert to check your eligibility, please note that band 2 roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship
The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will only be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction
Please note we reserve the right to close positions early
Job description Job responsibilities
Role outline for Volunteers
Please refer to the attached for full details of the role and responsibilities.
Supporting Documents
Please refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation
Person Specification
Trust Values Essential
In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important. In around 100 words what motivates you to do a good job.
Qualifications Essential
The role does not require any formal qualifications
Experience Essential
No formal experience is required for the role
Skills and Attributes Essential
Excellent communication skills Pleasant, smiling demeanour Polite and courteous to patients and families, staff and colleagues Clean, smart appearance, wearing name badge and uniform Punctual and reliable Able to work as part of a team Able to use own judgement and remain calm Work under the direction of the chaplaincy team Adhere to the principles and importance of confidentiality
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 Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address Pogmoor Road
Barnsley
South Yorkshire
S75 2EP
Employer's website https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)