Job requirements
Essential
9 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Values
Excellent communication, listening and interpersonal skills.
- Values
Demonstrates an inclusive, culturally sensitive and non-judgemental approach to spiritual care.
- Values
Flexible and responsive to changing clinical and organisational demands.
- Knowledge
Sound knowledge of safeguarding, confidentiality, consent, equality, diversity, inclusion and professional boundaries within healthcare practice.
- Knowledge
Knowledge and understanding of faith-specific requirements and the practical provision of multi-faith spiritual care.
- Knowledge
Knowledge of delivering education, presentations and training relating to spiritual care, religion, belief, bereavement and pastoral support.
- Experience
Demonstrable experience of providing specialist spiritual, religious and pastoral care to patients, families, carers and staff within healthcare settings.
- Experience
Experience of facilitating religious rites(appropriate to your faith), prayers, blessings, sacraments, memorial services and acts of worship appropriate to patient needs, preferences and faith traditions.
- Experience
Experience of supporting staff wellbeing through pastoral care, reflective practice, remembrance services, critical incident support and periods of organisational change.
Desirable
3 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Values
Compassionate, resilient and emotionally intelligent practitioner.
- Knowledge
Demonstrable ability to develop innovative approaches which enhance patient experience and improve access to spiritual care services.
- Experience
Experience of building and sustaining effective relationships with faith communities, community organisations and religious leaders to enhance patient care and support timely referrals.
Job overview
North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Chaplain to join the service to provide excellent pastoral, spiritual and faith based care to our patients, relatives and staff.
Main duties of the job
- Providing compassionate spiritual, religious and pastoral care to patients, relatives, staff and volunteers, regardless of faith, belief or background.
- Conducting worship services, facilitating prayer and reflection, and arranging religious rites and sacraments as required.
- Ensuring chaplaincy support is accessible throughout the Trust, including participation in a 24-hour on-call service for urgent pastoral needs.
- Offering bereavement support and guidance to families experiencing loss or significant life events.
- Supporting the spiritual wellbeing of staff and teams, including providing pastoral support during challenging situations.
- Leading, supervising and supporting chaplaincy colleagues, volunteers and bank chaplains, including involvement in recruitment, induction, appraisal and development activities.
- Working collaboratively with local faith leaders, community organisations and healthcare colleagues to ensure inclusive care for people of all faiths and beliefs.
- Contributing to the planning, development and continuous improvement of chaplaincy services across the Trust.
- Supporting service audits, research activities and quality improvement initiatives to enhance spiritual care provision.
- Assisting with budget management, preparing reports, contributing to Trust committees and helping to develop chaplaincy strategy.
- Supporting the Trust's response to major incidents and ensuring chaplaincy services are prepared to meet emergency and crisis situations.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The Band 6 Chaplain is responsible for the provision and further development of the Chaplaincy Service within North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust.
FULL JOB DESCRIPTION ATTACHED
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for Chaplain with North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust in Warrington, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Chaplain role. The advertised salary is £39959.00 to £48117.00. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 21 Oct 2026.
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