Jewish Chaplain: Compassionate Spiritual Care Leader

NHS; Manchester; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious healthcare provider in Manchester is seeking a Jewish Chaplain to deliver compassionate pastoral care to patients, families, and staff. This role requires community leadership and strong communication skills to provide spiritual support and guidance, arrange religious services, and coordinate alongside healthcare professionals. The successful candidate will be recognized as a Jewish faith chaplain and will work within the Trust's values, enhancing the experience of patients and colleagues across the organization.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Ordained or relevant Leader in good standing with own faith/non-faith community.
• Accredited training/qualification in theology, pastoral care or equivalent experience.
• Excellent communication, pastoral and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to listen and provide pastoral support in difficult situations.

Responsibilities

• Provide pastoral, religious and spiritual support to patients, relatives and carers.
• Plan and facilitate Jewish religious services in healthcare settings.
• Coordinate with Bereavement Services for burial requests.
• Support Chaplaincy Manager in delivering pastoral care organisation-wide.

Job description

A prestigious healthcare provider in Manchester is seeking a Jewish Chaplain to deliver compassionate pastoral care to patients, families, and staff. This role requires community leadership and strong communication skills to provide spiritual support and guidance, arrange religious services, and coordinate alongside healthcare professionals. The successful candidate will be recognized as a Jewish faith chaplain and will work within the Trust's values, enhancing the experience of patients and colleagues across the organization.