Head of Spiritual Care and Bereavement Lead LW
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- Band
- Band 8
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- 18
- Hours / week
- 18
- Posted
- 01/09/2026
- Closes
- 13/09/2026
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Role summary
This role involves leading and managing the Spiritual Care and Bereavement Lead functions for NHS Fife, ensuring alignment with national frameworks. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing policies, managing the department, and acting as an expert practitioner in spiritual and religious matters. It requires strategic thinking, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to drive change in a multiagency environment. The role also involves participation in an on-call rota.
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Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 8 at £53,755 – £60,504 a year, across England.
This advert: £65,125 – £70,303 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Job reference:
258490
Salary:
Band 8A (£65,125 - £70,303)
Job closing date:
13/09/2026
Job Type:
Personal and Social Care
Location:
Victoria Hospital
Employment type:
Permanent
Hours Per Week:
18
Job posted date:
01/09/2026
Employer (NHS Board):
NHS Fife
Department:
Spiritual Care
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The Spiritual Care Department in NHS Fife embraces a broad understanding of spiritual and religious care for patients, visitors, staff and volunteers, regardless of belief or life stance. It forms an integral part of the delivery of safe, effective and person-centred care, supporting those that work within and those who access our services, their families and carers.
The department delivers the following services in Fife: healthcare chaplaincy, bereavement support, staff support and community listening. Our Spiritual Care and Bereavement Lead responsibilities align with the Scottish Government national framework on Spiritual Care (2023), “Discovering meaning, purpose and hope through person centred wellbeing and spiritual care” and the aims of “Shaping Bereavement Care” (2010).
You will be responsible for leading and managing the ongoing development of our Spiritual Care and Bereavement Lead responsibilities. We are keen to welcome a leader with a proven track record accom
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