• Job Description

  Req#: C9236-26-0170?language=en&page=520&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  This is an exciting opportunity to join an established multi-faith/ belief team in Salford Care Organisation, part of the Northern Care Alliance. As a member of the Chaplaincy and Spiritual Care team, you will be working in a diverse setting and will be required to respond to the spiritual, religious, cultural and pastoral needs of patients, visitors and staff.

  The part time position is an ideal job share and will involve working set hours/ days and participating in a shared on-call rota (out of hours, weekends and bank holidays) with other chaplains. This would require you to live within a reasonable distance of the hospitals and have an ability to travel to the hospitals when needed.

  Main duties of the job

  The Chaplain will primarily work with and support those of a Roman Catholic faith providing pastoral and sacramental care. This will involve responding to specific referrals and visiting wards to provide pastoral/ emotional care; sacramental care and rituals, as well as sharing in the training and supervision of volunteers as is appropriate.

  We are looking for an ordained minister in good standing with the Roman Catholic Church Previous experience of healthcare chaplaincy and the NHS is desirable but it is not essential. You will be eligible to work towards UKBHC registration.

  About us

  The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

  As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care , appreciate and inspire - to join our team.

  Details

  Date posted

  06 February 2026

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 5

  Salary

  £31,049 to £37,796 a year pro rata

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Part-time, Job share

  Reference number

  236-NCA-P317-25-A

  Job locations

  Salford Royal Hospital

  Chaplaincy & Spiritual Care, Hope Building, Salford Royal Hospital,

  Salford, NCA

  M6 8HD

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Ordained Minister endorsed by the Roman Catholic Church.
  • Degree or equivalent in a relevant subject. E.g. Theology.

  Experience

  Essential

  • Ministerial experience of working with Roman Catholic Church community.
  • Experience of working with others and independently, including with colleagues of other faiths / traditions and none.
  • Experience of caring for the sick or bereaved.

  Desirable

  • oBasic knowledge and experience of NHS care strategy and policy.

  Knowledge

  Essential

  • Knowledge of and ability to provide rites of passage and rituals etc, particularly with the regard to the dying and for those seriously ill.
  • Knowledge of multi-faith/ belief needs and cultural requirements.
  • An understanding and respect for diversity.
  • Understanding of Trust Values and relation to role.

  Desirable

  • Knowledge of Ethical issues.

  Skills

  Essential

  • Computer literate.
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to listen, be open minded and respond with empathy compassion and with a tolerant attitude.
  • Ability to demonstrate self- awareness.
  • Ability to balance care, confidentiality and accountability within reporting structures.

  Other

  Essential

  • Evidence of continued Professional Development.
  • Willing to receive supervision and leadership of the chaplaincy manager.
  • To be in good standing with the Roman Catholic Church and the Bishop of Salford.
  • Able to share in weekend provision and participate in an on-call rota to respond to urgent calls out of contracted hours.
  • To be able to travel to the hospital within 1 hour at any time of the day/ night when working or on call.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Ordained Minister endorsed by the Roman Catholic Church.
  • Degree or equivalent in a relevant subject. E.g. Theology.

  Experience

  Essential

  • Ministerial experience of working with Roman Catholic Church community.
  • Experience of working with others and independently, including with colleagues of other faiths / traditions and none.
  • Experience of caring for the sick or bereaved.

  Desirable

  • oBasic knowledge and experience of NHS care strategy and policy.

  Knowledge

  Essential

  • Knowledge of and ability to provide rites of passage and rituals etc, particularly with the regard to the dying and for those seriously ill.
  • Knowledge of multi-faith/ belief needs and cultural requirements.
  • An understanding and respect for diversity.
  • Understanding of Trust Values and relation to role.

  Desirable

  • Knowledge of Ethical issues.

  Skills

  Essential

  • Computer literate.
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to listen, be open minded and respond with empathy compassion and with a tolerant attitude.
  • Ability to demonstrate self- awareness.
  • Ability to balance care, confidentiality and accountability within reporting structures.

  Other

  Essential

  • Evidence of continued Professional Development.
  • Willing to receive supervision and leadership of the chaplaincy manager.
  • To be in good standing with the Roman Catholic Church and the Bishop of Salford.
  • Able to share in weekend provision and participate in an on-call rota to respond to urgent calls out of contracted hours.
  • To be able to travel to the hospital within 1 hour at any time of the day/ night when working or on call.

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  Additional information

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Salford Royal Hospital

  Chaplaincy & Spiritual Care, Hope Building, Salford Royal Hospital,

  Salford, NCA

  M6 8HD

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Salford Royal Hospital

  Chaplaincy & Spiritual Care, Hope Building, Salford Royal Hospital,

  Salford, NCA

  M6 8HD

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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