Health Care Chaplain
| Posting date: | 02 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £31,049.00 to £37,796.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £31049.00 - £37796.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 February 2026 |
| Location: | Wigan, WN1 2NN |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9302-26-0026 |
Summary
Follow chaplaincy policies and provide relevant faith-based perspectives which support the delivery of spiritual, religious and pastoral care strategies, policies, protocols, procedures and work plans Observe national healthcare chaplains Codes of Conduct (UKBHC) and other professional codes of conduct, policies and guidelines relating to chaplaincy services To maintain a professional, calm, empathic, sensitive and respectful approach when working in stressful and emotional situations within a busy environment To provide support staff, patients and visitors as required in times of crisis, loss, or bereavement as part of the staff wellbeing and support offering Provide support for staff and schedule time for staff as service users. Assessing and respond to staff pastoral and spiritual needs (individual or collective) To support the chaplaincy manager and deputy manager when dealing with complex issues as they might arise within the chaplaincy and spiritual care team To share in general visiting on the wards and departments to provide pastoral, spiritual and religious care to patients, relatives and staff of all faiths, beliefs and none Maintain concentration and a calm consistent approach in the delivery of pastoral care despite unpredictable and unexpected work patterns or demands To always respect and maintain service user confidentiality, only recording essential data within Trust systems subject to consent and within legal and Trust frameworks for Information Governance Be responsible for patient record keeping and monitoring spiritual, religious and associated with care given to patients by the healthcare chaplaincy and spiritual care team using the appropriate systems subject to consent and within information governance regulations Conduct contract funerals/baby funerals. Liaising with the relevant Funeral Directors and community leaders as required to facilitate faith-based burials To work sensitively and collaboratively with the patients own Priest/Minister/Faith Leader to meet the holistic pastoral needs of their parishioners To support, mentor and supervise chaplaincy volunteers, pastoral faith students and honorary chaplains Fluent and effective communicator in speech and writing Communicating with patients and their families/carers in complex and often sensitive situations Demonstratable communication skills to communicate with individuals in a variety of complex encounters Friendly and professional approach to working with colleagues, the capability to work independently and collaboratively Participate in a range of cases supporting the manager to deliver effective pastoral and spiritual care Participate in reflective practice which supports professional development and contributes to the delivery of spiritual, religious, and pastoral care Active in the maintenance of the post holders own spiritual needs Actively maintain and contribute to personal and departmental objectives including own appraisal, essential training, and continuing professional development (CPD) To assist in preparing and conducting services of public worship, to facilitate private prayer as appropriate and to administer religious rites appropriate to the persons faith group or belief and those of no belief. To participate in the provision of a 14hr a day chaplaincy on call cover, on a rota basis. To support the chaplaincy and spiritual care team and volunteers in the performance of their duties, fostering productive and positive working relationships. To build and maintain effective relationships with clinical teams, wards and departments assigned by the Chaplaincy Manager. Participate in projects and operational groups as directed by the Chaplaincy & Spiritual Care Manager.