Assessors' Panel (NHS)

The Department of Health recommends the use of National Assessors for the appointment of Hospital Chaplains and HCC co-ordinates the Panel of Assessors for Whole-Time Hospital Chaplaincy posts. An Assessor, in addition to giving professional assessments on the applicants at shortlisting and interview, would also advise the Trust on any other matters, job description, advertisement, etc.

Guidelines are available to NHS Trusts wishing to appoint a Whole-Time Chaplain, which suggest best practice procedures, and may be obtained by emailing: mary.ingledew@c-of-e.org.uk. Trusts can also arrange the appointment of an Assessor by sending an email request to mary.ingledew@c-of-e.org.uk who will forward your enquiry to the Co-ordinator of The Panel.

Link to:

• Guidelines for the Appointment of Whole-Time Hospital/Healthcare Chaplains
• NHS Assessors' Panel
• NHS Chaplaincy Christian Denominational Assessment Form

This page last updated on 3 March 2010