Chaplain

We are looking for a compassionate, kind chaplain to meet the spiritual, pastoral and religious needs of our service users, staff, family and friends at Lymington New Forest Hospital. The post holder will deliver a thorough multi-faith Adult Physical Health Chaplaincy Service Trust and work proactively based on the principles of social inclusion, promoting independence and recovery. They will contribute to a multidisciplinary team, ensuring that service users and their carers receive high-quality spiritual care and pastoral support during their time in the service.Main duties of the job

• To engage with the spiritual needs of the Service Users and staff in South-West Physical Health inpatient units
• To be a full, professional and participating member of the Chaplaincy team
• To use active listening and pastoral skills when providing spiritual care
• To assist any individual to make contact with their spiritual or faith community as they request and offer support to them and their community as appropriate
• To facilitate and deliver spiritual, pastoral and religious care to all service users and visitors
• To facilitate and deliver appropriate, compassionate, generic spiritual care, as required to patients and visitors of all faiths, beliefs and none, respecting, supporting and valuing the diversity of all
• To initiate and undertake relevant educational events to raise awareness of EoLC needs/issues in relation to faiths and beliefs
• To support bereaved families and staff
• To promote and foster good ecumenical and inter-faith working relationships with the Chaplaincy
• To offer pastoral care to staff in the localities
• To promote the role of the Chaplaincy service within the Divisions and Trust wide
• To contribute to the development of local services
• To work collaboratively within the Chaplaincy team
• To participate in the Trust appraisal and supervision process and professional development opportunities
• To support voluntary Chaplaincy within the locality
• To support relevant events and commemorations as required
  
  Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve. Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time. Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.