Bank Healthcare Chaplain inBarnstaple inBarnstaple PUBLISHED
MON 2 DEC 2024
As part of a diverse Chaplaincy team, the chosen candidate will contribute to delivering pastoral and spiritual care across Eastern and Northern services. The position emphasises the importance of inclusivity and welcomes applications from diverse backgrounds and experiences. Additionally, the role comes with various benefits, such as professional development opportunities, flexible working arrangements, and access to numerous staff discounts and wellness initiatives.
Our small healthcare Chaplaincy team delivers spiritual care to patients, family and staff of all faith and none, We need to recruit individuals with the flexibility to support us on a Bank basis (we operate our own bank system) to enable annual leave, extra support when pressure is high and ideally some weekday evening cover from home (5pm to 10pm). Ideal candidates will have previous Chaplaincy experience, be familiar with Healthcare, be in good standing with a Faith/Belief group and live within a comfortable distance of the NDDH site.
For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.
About us
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.
More detail about the role:
Our Chaplaincy Team spans across both Eastern and Northern services, and delivers Pastoral and Spiritual care to patients, relatives and staff. We are a small, diverse and mainly part time team, working to the broad 'CRISPER' model of care.
The ability to participate in on call provision is preferred; ability to work independently and without direct supervision as part of a small team is essential.
Working Pattern: This is a Bank role and no fixed pattern is given, but happy to discuss what may be required- and in particular are looking for annual leave support (occasional days) and evening on call (5-10pm from home)
Interview Date: To be confirmed
For further information please contact: Simon Harrison, Head of Pastoral and Spiritual Care on or
As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
Benefits
We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.
This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.
Looking after you is important to us.
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.
If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.
You will also have access to other benefits including:
National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
Car lease schemes.
The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
Cycle to work scheme
These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.
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