Trust SPaRC Practitioner-Chaplain (Church of England)


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£39,959 - £48,117
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Bradford, BD9 6RJ
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	23 Jul 2026
Closing date:	14 Aug 2026

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Summary

To provide general pastoral and spiritual care to individuals, groups or areas of the hospitals as agreed with the Department Manager within the overall strategy of Christian needs. To mentor/supervise and support to SPaRC Bank staff, SPaRC volunteers working in the clinical areas allocated to the SPaRC Practitioners general responsibility. To keep accurate and up to date electronic records of patient and staff support and to work with the other SPaRC Practitioners in ensuring that the procedures and protocols of the department are well understood and communicated within the Trust. To take full part in SPaRC discussion about future developments and directions with regards to The Bradford Model and enable colleagues to share their views with clarity and consideration and to take responsibility of the assigned anchors from the Bradford Model. To undertake specific work through referral and other means with patients and staff of the same denomination/faith grouping as the post holder. To provide pastoral support to all denomination/faiths as required. To prioritise need and respond with urgency to matters relating to bereavement and to conduct funerals when required. Also to respond quickly to requests for baptism and marriage where the patient has a life-threatening condition and work when necessary with the local Superintendent Registrar. To administer the sacraments in accordance with the rites and traditions of the church and provide services of Christian worship within the chapels (and other ward areas, by agreement). To work to ensure that local religious communities understand the work of the SPaRC and know how to make referrals to the appropriate SPaRC Practitioner. To take part in leading training and induction programmes and to sit on Trust committees, as requested and agreed by the head of SPaRC services. To liaise at all times with ward staff about the role and involvement of SPaRC and to provide care in a way sympathetic to the clinical demands and constraints of the ward environment. To participate in reflective practice and be involved in SPaRC related research as and when agreed with the head of SPaRC services Able to work flexibly within contracted hours To identify areas of personal spiritual growth and professional development in conjunction with the head of SPaRC services and undertake agreed training, study or other course of action fitting with the priorities of the department.

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