Healthcare Chaplain
Post: Part-time Locum
Hours of work: 18 hours per week over 3 days.
Bon Secours Hospital Cork are pleased to invite applications for the position of Healthcare Chaplain. The Healthcare Chaplain will embody the Mission and Values that underpin the Bon Secours approach to compassionate, person-centred care, and it they will also promote an organisational ethos and culture that celebrates the human dignity of every individual within the hospital community.
Founded in 1915, Bon Secours Hospital Cork has been providing “good help to those in need” through the delivery of quality healthcare for over 100 years. An essential component of that holistic Patient care is the spiritual, emotional, and cultural support provided by the Pastoral Care Team at BSHC. The Director of Pastoral Care will play a pivotal role in developing and providing services to ensure that Patients, their families and Hospital personnel continue to receive quality pastoral care within a Catholic Ethos.
Job Requirements:
- A Degree in Theology (or a combined degree with Theology as a major subject) from a recognised theology faculty.
- 3-units of CPE or H.Dip in Pastoral Theology (Healthcare Chaplaincy).
- Possess, or have applied for, certification as a Healthcare Chaplain by the Healthcare Chaplaincy Board.
- Minimum of two years providing pastoral care in the acute adult healthcare setting.
- Articulate and deliver person-centred care according to the principles of Catholic healthcare.
- Evidence of a mature integration of theology and effective pastoral practice.
- Demonstrate flexibility and creativity in responding appropriately to the spiritual and pastoral needs of patients & staff.
- Compassionate and purposeful spiritual accompaniment of patients and their families at End of Life.
- Ability to self-direct and prioritise competing work activities.
- Ability to work as part of a pastoral care team that is rostered across all 7 days.
- Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to contribute appropriately to meetings within a multi-disciplinary context.
- A routine of professional self-care.
Role Responsibilities of the post include, and are not limited to:
- Provide spiritual, emotional, religious and cultural care to patients and their families in a variety of contexts e.g. pre/post-surgery, End of Life, bereavement, etc and within the multi-cultural and multi-faith context of the hospital.
- Ensure that the religious/sacramental needs of patients are met in keeping with the Bon Secours Mission, Values and Ethos.
- Explain and promote pastoral care services during staff learning and development activities such as induction of new staff, ongoing training days, etc.
- Assist with the care of the chapel and plan/participate in liturgical events.
- Maintain healthcare chaplaincy accreditation by completing annual CPD.
- Identify opportunities to improve the quality of the pastoral care service.
Informal inquiries are welcome, please contact Dwayne Gavin, Head of Mission, 021-4801737 or email
DGavin@bonsecours.ie
Applications for the above post are to be submitted online via your Workday Login to Mandy O’Sullivan, Talent Acquisition Specialist. Please ensure you have uploaded your CV to your application.
Closing date for receipt of completed applications is Friday 25th July 2025
Bon Secours Health System is an equal opportunities employer. Our values of Human Dignity, Compassion, Stewardship, Service and Integrity guide everything we do. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace where all employees have the opportunity to thrive. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, abilities and perspectives, and provide reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require any assistance, please contact
amosullivan@bonsecours.ie
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