Jane Richards

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Continuing Ministerial Development Advisor, Associate Priest at The Diocese of Chelmsford

United Kingdom

Overview

Jane Richards is the Continuing Ministerial Development Advisor and Lead Adviser for Training for the Diocese of Chelmsford. Before ordination, she had a long career as a Public Health Specialist for the NHS. Her experience includes serving as a Vicar in Basildon, a hospital chaplain, and as a representative on the General Synod.

Originally from Scotland, Jane is a keen supporter of the Falkirk and Scotland football teams. She has a wide range of hobbies that include reading, crocheting, walking, gardening, cooking, and singing. She has three adult children and a cat, and enjoys a wide variety of music.

Prior to her ministry, Jane worked for many years as a Public Health Specialist for the NHS and Local Authority.

Personality Overview

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Assertive

Curious

They are likely to ask many questions and look heavily for supporting information.  They are generally good communicators and can be hard to convince. They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing.

Topics They Care About

Ministerial Development
As the Continuing Ministerial Development Advisor and Lead Adviser for Training, she is responsible for the formation, wellbeing, and training of clergy in her diocese.
Public Health
She worked for many years as a Public Health Specialist for the NHS and Local Authority before being ordained, giving her deep insight into community health.
Healthcare Chaplaincy
She has direct experience working as a hospital chaplain, combining her healthcare background with her pastoral ministry.

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Work History

1-2023
Continuing Ministerial Development Advisor, Associate Priest at The Diocese of Chelmsford
7-2017 - 3-2023
Vicar - Parish of St. Andrew's with Holy Cross, Basildon at The Church of England
10-2015 - 6-2017
Team Chaplain at Mid Essex Hospitals
6-2014 - 5-2017
Assistant Curate at Church of England
4-2013 - 10-2015
Head of Commissioning - Public Health & Well Being at Essex County Council

Education

2011 - 2014
BA from St. Mellitus College
1998 - 2003
MSc from University of East London

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