Professional Lead Pastoral Care

The purpose of this post is to lead and manage Pastoral Care services across CHI, ensuring provision of high quality services at all times.

Essential Criteria:

Candidates must have:

· Primary degree in Theology or Religious Studies (Level 8 or above), as per Healthcare Chaplaincy Board Standards/Chaplaincy Accreditation Board for Certification

· Three units of CPE, and certified as a Healthcare Chaplain by the Healthcare Chaplaincy Board (HCB) or Chaplaincy Accreditation Board (CAB) for Certification

and

5 years’ experience in a hospital setting

· Evidence of excellent people management, interpersonal and communication skills

· Candidates must have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability, management, leadership and professional ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office.

* Please note that you must submit a cover letter with your CV, this forms part of your application and CV’s will not be accepted without a detailed cover letter.

The closing date for submissions of CV’s and cover letter is Wednesday 6thNovember by 17:00. Applications must be completed through the advertised post on CHI.jobs by clicking ‘Apply for Job’.

Applications will not be accepted through direct email or any other method.

For informal enquiries for this specialty/department, please contact Vivienne Hand, HSCP Director Vivienne.hand@childrensheandireland.ie.

For other queries relating to this recruitment process, please contact recruitment@childrenshealthireland.ie