Healthcare Chaplain

Healthcare Chaplain

• 0.5WTE (19.5hours)
• Temporary Specified Purpose contract (approx. 6 months)
• Board of Director’s funded
• Based in Harold’s Cross

The Healthcare Chaplain will ensure all patients, relatives and staff are offered spiritual, emotional and relational support. Chaplains work as members of the multi-disciplinary team in Our Lady’s Hospice & Care Services in the provision of holistic healthcare.

Essential Requirements:

Qualification

• Level 8 Degree or Higher in Theology from a recognised third level institution
• Three units of Clinical Pastoral Education in an approved centre, or equivalent qualifications as determined by the Healthcare Chaplaincy Board.
• Be a Certified Chaplain recognised by the Healthcare Chaplaincy Board (HCB) or the Chaplaincy Accreditation Board (CAB).

Experience

• Minimum of 6 months experience as a healthcare chaplain including experience in acute care, trauma, and crisis intervention.
• Relevant experience of supporting patients, families and staff in the area of bereavement and loss.
• Experience of Multi-Disciplinary Team working.
• Knowledge of current HSE polices and national guidance relevant to the performance of role and delivery of services.

Other

• Full Clean Driving license

Informal enquiries for this post are most welcome. Please contact Patricia Scully | Deputy Head of Clinical Services | (01) 406 8897 | pscully@olh.ie

A detailed Job Description & Person Specification can be downloaded below or by contacting the Human Resources Department | hr@olh.ie | (01) 491 2539.

Latest date for receipt of applications is 12pm on Monday 25th November 2024.

A panel may be formed from which future Healthcare Chaplain (temporary contract) positions may be filled in line with Our Lady’s Hospice & Care Services panel management guidelines.