Healthcare Chaplain

Health Care Chaplain (Harold’s Cross and Wicklow)

· 1.0 WTE (35 hours) and 0.5WTE (18.5 hours)

· Indefinite duration contract

· H.S.E. funded

· Based in Harold’s Cross or Wicklow

To ensure our all patients, residents, families and staff are offered appropriate spiritual, emotional and psychosocial support. The Healthcare Chaplains work as members of the multi-disciplinary team to support the provision of holistic healthcare to our service users. The Pastoral Care Department operates on an interdenominational basis and is staffed accordingly. We acknowledge that today the wider Hospice community is multicultural and multi-faith and cares for people of all denominations and everyone regardless of faith affiliation and those who profess no faith.

Essential Requirements

Qualifications:

· Level 8 Degree or Higher in Theology from a recognised third level institution.

· Three units of Clinical Pastoral Education in an approved Centre, or equivalent qualifications as determined by the Healthcare Chaplaincy Board (HCB) or the Chaplaincy

Accreditation Board (CAB).

· Be a currently Certified Healthcare Chaplain accredited by the Healthcare Chaplaincy Board (HCB) or the Chaplaincy Accreditation Board (CAB).

Experience:

· Minimum of 6 months experience post accreditation, working as a healthcare chaplain in a relevant healthcare setting.

· Relevant experience of supporting patients, families and staff in the area of bereavement and loss.

· Experience of Multi-Disciplinary Team working.

· Knowledge of current HSE polices and national guidance relevant to the performance of role and delivery of services.

Desirable Requirements

Qualifications:

· Possess a clean driver’s license

Experience:

· Experience in palliative and end of life care desirable.

· Experience of working in organisations/settings with diverse cultures

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills

· Excellent organisational skills

*Please note that there are 2 vacancies on offer and on the day of interview candidates will be asked to specify their preference of location*

Informal enquiries for this recruitment panel advertisement are most welcome. Please contact

Emer O’Leary | Lead Health Care Chaplain/Pastoral Care Lead | 01 408 6236| eoleary@olh.ie

A detailed Job Description & Person Specification can be downloaded below or by contacting the HR Department | hr@olh.ie

Latest date for receipt of applications is 12pm (noon) on Monday 09thMarch 2026.

Our Lady’s Hospice & Care Services is an equal opportunities employer and supports a smoke free environment.