Chaplain

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust; Wigan; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Chaplain to join a dedicated team at a leading NHS Foundation Trust. This role focuses on providing spiritual, pastoral, and religious care to patients, staff, and visitors, ensuring respect for diversity and individual equality. The successful candidate will uphold NHS chaplaincy guidance while actively participating in team coordination and support. Join a forward-thinking organization that values its staff and is committed to placing patients at the heart of care, ensuring dignity, safety, and a supportive environment for all.

Qualifications

• Provide spiritual, pastoral, and religious care to diverse groups.
• Record assessments of spiritual needs in patient information systems.

Responsibilities

• Support patients, staff, and visitors with spiritual and pastoral care.
• Coordinate the chaplaincy team and ensure compliance with Trust policies.

Skills

Spiritual Care

Pastoral Support

Diversity Awareness

NHS Policies Compliance

Education

Theological Training

Chaplaincy Certification

Job description

Job Opportunity: Band 6 Chaplain at Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Chaplain to join the team at Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Position Details:

• Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
• On Call Rota participation required

The successful applicant will provide spiritual, pastoral, and religious care to meet the needs of patients, staff, students, and visitors. The post holder will also deputise for the Chaplaincy and Spiritual Care team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide pastoral, spiritual, and religious support respecting diversity and individual equality.
• Uphold and act in accordance with Trust policies, NHS chaplaincy guidance, and UKBHC code of conduct.
• Record assessments of spiritual needs and care delivery in patient information systems following protocols.
• Be aware of their role within the team and the trust’s major incident plan.
• Support the manager in leading and coordinating the chaplaincy and spiritual care team and volunteers.

Wrightington, Wigan, and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serve the community with acute hospital and community services. We value our staff, believing that 'happy staff makes for happy patients.' We are committed to staff engagement and living our values:

• People at the Heart
• Listen and Involve
• Kind and Respectful
• ONE Team

We are dedicated to placing patients at the center of our care, ensuring dignity and safety. We welcome applications from all sections of society, acknowledging the benefits of a diverse workforce.

For further details or informal visits, please contact:

Name: Rev. Jane Astley
Job Title: Chaplaincy & Spiritual Care Manager
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]