About this role
Job summary
West London NHS Trust is seeking to recruit a part-time Muslim Chaplain to joinour staff. We are looking for a mental healthcare chaplain (preferably with bothforensic and local services experience) to join a multi-faith and multi-denominational team, serving a mixed population, providing high quality spiritual,religious and pastoral care to patients, carers, visitors and staff.
The post holder will be an Imam or an accredited/licensed religious leader fromwithin the Islamic tradition, with a minimum of three years post-qualification/accreditation experience of pastoral care. Previous experience ofhealthcare chaplaincy is a requirement for this post and a willingness to work aspart of a multi-faith team amongst a religiously diverse population is essential.
The successful applicant will have a good understanding of the varying religiousand spiritual needs of Muslim patients and Muslim staff and their relationship tohealth issues. They will also be required to possess good information andcomputer technology skills i.e. Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel & PowerPoint well. They should also be registered (or able to become registered) asa chaplain with the Council of Professional Chaplains and Pastoral Carers.
The appointee will be based within our High Secure Services at BroadmoorHospital but there may be a requirement to work on any site of the Trust. Being able to work some of the hours on a Friday is essential for the provision and delivery of Jummahprayer.
Main duties of the job
To take lead responsibility for the provision and delivery of high quality Muslim spiritual, religious and pastoral care, including facilitating Jummah prayer.
To work collaboratively within a multi-faith and diverse team to meet the spiritual and pastoral needs of patients, carers and staff.
To work therapeutically with patients on a one-to-one basis, alongside clinical and multi-professional teams.
Maintain a high standard of chaplaincy provision supported by regular clinicalsupervision and reflective practice.
About us
West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.
Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over £500m.
The Trust is rated as 'Good' overallby the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'.
The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached.
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree level or equivalent in relevant area
- Other relevant professional education
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
- To be ordained/licensed/accredited by relevant faith community
Experience
Essential
- In depth/substantial proven pastoral experience preferably within the NHS
- Experience of working within a team
- Experience of working with people with mental health needs
- Experience of multi-disciplinary working
Desirable
- Experience of working within Forensic services
- Experience of working within a therapeutic setting
- Experience of managing change
Skills
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- IT/computer literate
- Self-motivated
- Approachable
- Positive attitude to working with people with complex issues
- Tenacious and resilient
Other Requirements
Essential
- Ability to work Fridays to lead Jummah prayer
- Travel to other Trust sites may be required
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of current issues relevant to mental health
- Some knowledge and awareness of different faith communities and of spiritual need
Desirable
- Knowledge of the dynamics of team working within a spiritual and pastoral care setting
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
West London NHS Trust
Address
Broadmoor Hospital
Crowthorne
RG45 7ET
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.westlondon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)