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Our Pastoral Care Service is expanding and we have a number of exciting opportunities for qualified Healthcare Chaplains. The Pastoral Care department in Our Lady’s Hospice and Care Services operates on an interdenominational basis and is staffed accordingly. The department fosters interdenominational fellowship and cooperation recognising that the Hospice community is multicultural, multi faith and cares for people of all denominations and everyone regardless of faith affiliation and those who profess no faith. Today interdenominational ministry is carried out by professional chaplains, qualified in Theology and in Clinical Pastoral Education and accredited by the Healthcare Chaplaincy Board or Chaplaincy Accreditation Board.
We are looking for enthusiastic and dynamic candidates with the relevant qualifications to join are team for the following position.
Lead Healthcare Chaplain
* 1.0WTE (35 hours)
* Indefinite duration contract
* Board of Directors funded
* Based in Harold’s Cross
Essential Requirements
Qualifications:
Primary Degree in Theology at a recognised institute
Three Units of Clinical Pastoral Education
Be certified as a Healthcare Chaplain by Healthcare Chaplaincy Board or Chaplaincy Accreditation Board or be eligible for such
certification
Management or Supervisory Training /Qualification Hold a full, clean driving license
Experience
Minimum of 5 years full time (or an aggregate of 5 years full time) Healthcare Chaplaincy practice
Leadership, management and supervision experience
Possess the requisite clinical, technical and administrative capacity to fulfil the functions of the role.
Experience of working with medically frail people and delivering end of life pastoral care.
Broad experience of Multi-Disciplinary Team working.
* IT Skills
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 Tuesday 5th August 2025
A panel may be formed from which future Healthcare Chaplain (indefinite duration, full time) positions may be filled in line with Our Lady’s Hospice & Care Services panel management guidelines.
Our Lady’s Hospice & Care Services is an equal opportunities employer and supports a smoke free environment.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
* Employment type
Contract
Job function
* Job function
Health Care Provider
* Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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