Chaplaincy Volunteer

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust is looking to appoint additional Chaplaincy Volunteers to contribute a couple of hours a week and support the Chaplaincy department.

Within the hospital environment, candidates must be willing to engage with all patients, relatives, staff, and to work with all chaplaincy colleagues regardless of denomination, gender, faith or belief.

It is expected that chaplaincy volunteers will be recognised within and be approved by either the own denomination, faith or belief group, be in good standing within their own faith/belief community and ideally, have demonstrated previous pastoral experience.

• Approaching patients with respect and clearly introducing yourself and your role
• Listening attentively to patients or carers stories
• Promoting the work of the Chaplaincy more broadly
• Building positive relationships with patients, staff, and visitors
• Offering to pray with patients upon request, or connecting them with someone who can
• Referring patients to a Duty Chaplain for additional pastoral support when needed
• Where authorised by their denomination, some volunteers may administer Holy Communion at the bedside
• Participating in team discussions and required training sessions
• Ensuring accurate documentation and compliance with professional and organisational policies
• Reporting to the Lead Chaplain

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham

As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, show progress in areas that matter most to staff. We have seen good results in how colleagues feel about health and wellbeing, alongside increased confidence that employees are recognised and supported

But don't just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making

All of our colleagues are key to our journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence

Certificates of Sponsorship

Please note this role is not eligible for sponsorship.

• Experience of pastoral visiting
• Active member of faith / pastoral group
• Experience of working within a multi faith team
• Working in a busy environment
• Empathy

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.

Depending on experience

This is a voluntary role not a paid role.