Healthcare Chaplain

NHS

  • Salford
  • £38,682-46,580 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 6 days ago
This is an exciting opportunity to join a multi-faith/ belief team at the Northern Care Alliance Trust based at Salford Care Organisation. As a member of the Chaplaincy and Spiritual Care team, you will be working in a diverse setting, and will be required to respond to the spiritual, religious, cultural and pastoral needs of patients, visitors and colleagues. This full-time position or potential job share includes participating in a shared on-call rota with other chaplains and would require you to be able to travel to the hospital within an hour.Previous experience of healthcare chaplaincy and the NHS is essential. You will provide spiritual care to all seeking support. This will involve ward visiting to provide general pastoral/ emotional care etc; leading and facilitating services/ rituals according to requirements; sharing in the recruitment and supervision of band 5 chaplains and chaplaincy volunteers; and responding to referrals. You will lead in providing spiritual care in critical care and high dependency areas. You will support and assist the Chaplaincy and Spiritual Care Manager in the management of the department and development of the chaplaincy team/service.This post is ideal for people who are highly motivated, knowledgeable, compassionate, diplomatic and creative. The chaplain will be able to provide spiritual care for service users and work with the team and wider Trust in addressing cultural and spiritual issues relating to health and care.Main duties of the jobMain Purpose of the Job:To work within multi-faith chaplaincy and spiritual care team and to respond to the spiritual, religious, cultural and pastoral needs of all patients, visitors and staff.To participate in the provision of 24 hour chaplaincy service and be flexible to meet the requirements of on call.To assist in the management of the service and to deputise for the Chaplaincy Manager in their absenceTo work in an integrated fashion, holding together management responsibilities, clinical pastoral work, education and teaching, committee and group work as well as responding to emergencies and the unexpected. You will need to work in a reactive as well as proactive manner and in accordance with Spiritual Care Standards as agreed by the College of healthcare Chaplains and the UK Board of Health Care Chaplains.Due to identified occupational requirements identified in an equality analyses of service, this post holder will need to be an ordained or accredited minister endorsed by the Churches Together in England, with pastoral experience 'Permitted under Schedule 9, part 1 of the Equality Act 2010'. You will be eligible to work towards UKBHC registration. We are seeking a person who will share our commitment to delivering a safe, clean and personal service; to uphold the Trust values; and will support our team, of staff and volunteers, in delivering the highest standard of spiritual care at all times.About usThe Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.DetailsDate posted28 August 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 6Salary£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Job share, Flexible workingReference number236-NCA-P415-25Job locationsSalford Care Organisationstott lanesalfordM6 8HDJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.ukPerson SpecificationQualifications/Professional Standards/KnowledgeEssential
  • oOrdained or accredited person and in good standing the Anglican Church or a part of the Free Churches Group of Churches Together in England.
  • oDegree or equivalent in relevant subject. E.g. theology, pastoral care
  • oPost based training relevant to healthcare chaplaincy.
  • oDetailed knowledge and understanding of the NHS Healthcare Chaplaincy in acute settings
  • oKnowledge and understanding of multi-faith/ belief needs and cultural requirements, and the related role and task of healthcare chaplaincy
  • oKnowledge of and ability to provide rites of passage and rituals etc, particularly with the regard to the dying and for those seriously ill.
  • oKnowledge and understand of Equality & Diversity
  • oUnderstanding of Trust vales and behaviours
Desirable
  • oA certificate in counselling or other relevant specialist training
  • oTo be registered, or to be able to register as a chaplain with UKBHC
  • oExperience of working with Mental Health
  • oFlexible working times.
experience/skillsEssential
  • oSignificant years' experience of ministry
  • oSignificant experience in healthcare chaplaincy and the delivery of spiritual care for patient, their loved ones, and colleagues
  • oExperience of caring for the sick or bereaved
  • oEvidence of continued professional development.
  • oExcellent communication, pastoral and interpersonal skills.
  • oAbility to work in difficult/distressing circumstances
  • oAbility to listen and provide spiritual care in difficult situations
  • oExperience of and ability to work autonomously
  • oExperience of and ability to work effectively with the team and others
  • oIT skills/ presentation skills
  • oProven ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams
  • oTo be able to travel to the hospital within 1 hour at any time when working or on call
  • oAble to share in weekend provision and participate in an on-call rota to respond to urgent calls out of contracted hours.
Desirable
  • oFlexible working times
Person SpecificationQualifications/Professional Standards/KnowledgeEssential
  • oOrdained or accredited person and in good standing the Anglican Church or a part of the Free Churches Group of Churches Together in England.
  • oDegree or equivalent in relevant subject. E.g. theology, pastoral care
  • oPost based training relevant to healthcare chaplaincy.
  • oDetailed knowledge and understanding of the NHS Healthcare Chaplaincy in acute settings
  • oKnowledge and understanding of multi-faith/ belief needs and cultural requirements, and the related role and task of healthcare chaplaincy
  • oKnowledge of and ability to provide rites of passage and rituals etc, particularly with the regard to the dying and for those seriously ill.
  • oKnowledge and understand of Equality & Diversity
  • oUnderstanding of Trust vales and behaviours
Desirable
  • oA certificate in counselling or other relevant specialist training
  • oTo be registered, or to be able to register as a chaplain with UKBHC
  • oExperience of working with Mental Health
  • oFlexible working times.
experience/skillsEssential
  • oSignificant years' experience of ministry
  • oSignificant experience in healthcare chaplaincy and the delivery of spiritual care for patient, their loved ones, and colleagues
  • oExperience of caring for the sick or bereaved
  • oEvidence of continued professional development.
  • oExcellent communication, pastoral and interpersonal skills.
  • oAbility to work in difficult/distressing circumstances
  • oAbility to listen and provide spiritual care in difficult situations
  • oExperience of and ability to work autonomously
  • oExperience of and ability to work effectively with the team and others
  • oIT skills/ presentation skills
  • oProven ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams
  • oTo be able to travel to the hospital within 1 hour at any time when working or on call
  • oAble to share in weekend provision and participate in an on-call rota to respond to urgent calls out of contracted hours.
Desirable
  • oFlexible working times

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