Lead Chaplain

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen at The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust for a Lead Chaplain. You will be joining a small team of chaplains who provide pastoral and spiritual care across the Trust.

If you are an inspiring leader who is able to demonstrate a proven depth of health care chaplaincy experience and management skills we would like to hear from you.

The role will work collaboratively with the team of chaplains and volunteers in the delivery of person-centred spiritual, pastoral and religious care for patients, relatives, carers, and members of staff, regardless of whether these be persons of faith or not.

You will be part of a friendly and supportive team who are keen to support new approaches and innovation.

If you would like to discuss this post please contact Jill Faulkner, Associate Director of Patient Experience on 01384 321035

Main duties of the job

• To provide effective and skilled leadership and day to day management of The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust’s (DGFT) chaplaincy team including staff and chaplaincy volunteers.
• To be responsible for the quality of spiritual care and work activities provided by the chaplaincy team.
• To be responsible for the Chaplaincy Department’s budget.
• To manage chaplaincy staff in ensuring training is up to date.
• The role is 50% management and 50% chaplaincy duties.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake