Chaplain

Role Overview & Responsibilities

Phyllis Tuckwell provides supportive and end of life care for people living with an advanced or terminal illness. Based in Farnham and Guildford, we serve a population of 550,000 across West Surrey and North East Hampshire.

Chaplain

24 hours per week worked over 3 days (one of which must be Friday)

Salary £18,787 per annum for 24 hours per week. WTE £29,355 per annum based on 37.5 hours a week

Phyllis Tuckwell is looking to appoint a Chaplain to join the existing Pastoral Care and Chaplaincy team to provide pastoral, spiritual, and religious care to patients, predominantly in the community services and in our inpatient unit when needed. Our community service includes patients attending Living Well groups.

The successful candidate will:

• Be able to manage and offer spiritual care to a caseload of patients of all faiths and for those without an acknowledged faith.
• Have a broad understanding of theology, a good knowledge of interfaith dialogue and a breadth of spirituality that encompasses humanism and secularity.
• Be able to work independently and as part of a very flexible multidisciplinary team.
• Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Have good IT skills.
• Have their own car.

PT offers:

• 6 weeks paid holiday plus public holidays
• Continuation of NHS Pension or PT Group Personal Pension Plan (matched contributions up to 7.5%)
• Health Cash Plan Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Staff Benefit Voucher scheme
• Comprehensive education and training with personal development opportunities
• Clinical Supervision and support
• A motivated and compassionate team whose passion is to make a difference
• Multidisciplinary working within a forward thinking and supportive organisation

It is desirable that the applicant is ordained or licensed by a recognised institution and connected to a faith community or equivalent. If you are unsure as to whether you meet the person specification please contact us.

Further information can be obtained from HR on 01252 729409

An informal visit is encouraged.

Please do not apply on Indeed, apply on the Phyllis Tuckwell website: https://www.pth.org.uk/careers/

Alternatively application packs are available from HR on 01252 729408.

We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive culture and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Closing date for receipt of completed applications: Sunday 16th April 2023

Interviews to be held: Monday 24th April 2023

This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check

Phyllis Tuckwell, Waverley Lane, Farnham, Surrey GU9 8BL. www.pth.org.uk

NO MEDIA OR AGENCIES

Job Type: Part-time
Part-time hours: 24 per week

Salary: £18,787.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• On-site parking
• Sick pay
• Store discount
• Wellness programme

Schedule:

• Day shift

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 19/03/2023
Reference ID: PHY/0387