Chaplaincy & Spiritual Care Manager

Oldham Source: WhatJobs

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Overview

In this role you will lead the Chaplaincy and Spiritual Care Team across the Northern Care Alliance, ensuring inclusive, high-quality spiritual and religious care for patients, families, and staff. You will provide expert guidance on spiritual matters and oversee daily operations, integrating spiritual care into holistic healthcare. You will support complex emotional and spiritual situations and participate in on-call cover, with emphasis on Anglican and Free Church needs. You will champion equality and uphold national NHS standards and UKBHC code of conduct, shaping a trusted, compassionate service.

Pay / Benefits

competitive benefits package
fantastic annual leave allowance
flexible working opportunities
protected hours for health and wellbeing
career development opportunities
stable NHS pension (implicit)

Responsibilities

Lead a diverse chaplaincy team across faiths
Manage daily service operations and staff
Provide spiritual care and rites to patients, families, and staff
Integrate spiritual care into holistic healthcare
Participate in on-call and major incidents response
Oversee referrals and complex care planning
Lead Christian services and remembrance events
Ensure adherence to NHS guidance and UKBHC standards

Key requirements

Degree or equivalent in chaplaincy-related subject
Postgraduate qualification or equivalent experience in chaplaincy-related discipline
Evidence of counselling skills and ongoing professional development
Ordained or accredited with Anglican Church or Free Churches Group
Minimum 5 years healthcare chaplaincy experience
Experience in caring for sick/bereaved and working with multi-faith contexts
Knowledge of NHS structures, policy, and service evaluation
Disclosure and Barring Service checks suitability
Desirable registration with UKBHC