The Chaplaincy and Spiritual Care Department is available to support all staff and volunteers in the hospital.
- We are happy to talk to anyone about anything
- We can often respond at short notice
- We can offer an informal chat or make an appointment with you
- We can see you for a one off conversation or several conversations over a period of time
- We can assure you that conversations are kept in confidence (except where there is danger to you or someone else)
- If we’re not the right people for you, we’ll help you find someone who is
Chapel Garden bench
- We offer places of peace and quiet to reflect and refresh
- We offer times of worship
- We continue to support staff teams at times of loss and can offer Memorial Services for colleagues
- We are interested in you as a person and are willing to share any concerns or dilemmas you might have
- We will respond to your requests for Chaplaincy help with patients in a timely manner
- We are happy to offer advice as part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team approach to the care of patients
- We can offer visits to patients who you are concerned about
- We offer staff training in spiritual and religious care, providing resources and information
Places and times Chaplaincy might offer assistance:
- Supporting staff working alongside patients
- Trauma and critical care
- Bereavement support
- Neonatal support – naming & blessing ceremonies
- Emergency weddings
- End-of-life care and support
- A holistic contribution to patient experience
- Support for wellbeing in the workplace
- Equality, inclusion and diversity
The Department is committed to supporting all pastoral, spiritual and religious needs and wishes to support staff in providing the best possible care.