The documents below present the professional framework, competencies and capabilities, and person specifications for Bandings 3-8 for healthcare chaplaincy. They aim to simplify the plethora of chaplaincy titles in use across the UK in accordance with the 2023 NHS Chaplaincy Guidelines for NHS Managers on Pastoral, Spiritual and Religious Care. The documents below define chaplaincy bandings and duties in a language and framework that employers can understand.
The role descriptors have been created to define the competences and scope of practice that are deemed appropriate for roles within the chaplaincy profession.
The indicative Bandings and person specifications have been written in accordance with the NHS Agenda for Change job evaluation framework. The document distinguishes chaplaincy support roles, which can vary considerably, from the more clearly defined chaplaincy posts and appointments.
The document should be read in consultation with the UKBHC 2020 Spiritual Care Competences For Healthcare Chaplains.
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UKBHC 2020 Spiritual Care Competences For Healthcare Chaplains