Job summary
The post holder will work within the Trust-wide Chaplaincy Service and take responsibility for delivering highly skilled, compassionate pastoral, spiritual and religious support for Jewish patients, carers and staff across the organisation. They will be authorised and accredited to practise as a recognised Jewish faith chaplain and provide effective support that demonstrates the Trust's values and behaviours, acting as a role model across managed sites.
The post holder will support the Group Chaplaincy Manager to provide an efficient, effective spiritual care service, enhancing the experience of patients and colleagues.
They will work autonomously within Jewish chaplaincy and use professional judgment to determine when to refer to the Chaplaincy Manager.
Main duties of the job
MAIN DUTIES
Provide pastoral, religious and spiritual support to distressed patients, relatives, carers and the bereaved, including bedside prayers, listening and advocacy.
Plan and support Jewish religious services and observances appropriate to the healthcare setting ensuring inclusion and safeguarding.
Lead or facilitate appropriate rites at the bedside and arrange access to religious items in line with Trust policy and infection control.
Advise on Jewish law and custom in healthcare contexts
Provide support around pregnancy loss, neonatal death and stillbirth in line with Jewish pastoral practice and family preferences.
Coordinate with Bereavement Services and external partners regarding burial requests, and sensitivities concerning post-mortem/organ donation
Support the Chaplaincy Manager in delivering pastoral care across the organisation and within their area of responsibility; work respectfully alongside all healthcare professionals.
Contribute as an active member of the Corporate Patient Services Department and provide feedback on developing policies affecting spiritual care.
Develop links with ward teams and managers to integrate spiritual care into patient pathways.
Provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information (e.g., family conflict, faith identity, end-of-life choices) with tact and discretion.
Abide by the UKBHC Code of Conduct and act in accordance with Trust policies, procedures and values.
About us
Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement.Whether you're beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.You'll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives.At MFT, you'll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions.Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it's an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We'll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guidethat sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application
Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOUfor our patients, our communities, and each other.
As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your applicationespecially personal statements and responses to role-specific questionsis written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.
Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post.As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guidethat sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application
Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOUfor our patients, our communities, and each other.
As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your applicationespecially personal statements and responses to role-specific questionsis written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.
Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post.As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.
Person Specification
E & D
Essential
- Ordained or relevant Leader in good standing with own faith/non-faith community
- Accredited training/qualification (Undergraduate degree level in theology, pastoral care or other relevant discipline - or working towards or equivalent experience)
- Accreditation/licensing with appropriate authority to practice as religion/belief/non-faith leader/representative and/or pastoral worker
- Broad knowledge of NHS Chaplaincy
- Excellent theological knowledge and good knowledge of spiritual/religious needs of people of all faiths
- Significant period of experience in faith/non-faith community
- Excellent communication, pastoral and interpersonal skills
- Ability to listen and provide pastoral support in difficult situations/ experiences
- Sound judgement, confidentiality, and record-keeping skills;
- IT literate
- Ability to work effectively with others
- To be able to work Trust wide
Desirable
- Post graduate training in Chaplaincy or equivalent
- A certificate in counselling or other relevant specialist training
- Experience in health care chaplaincy
- Familiarity with arrangements for burial requests, post-mortem/organ donation sensitivities
- Awareness of safeguarding, mental capacity, and equality legislation in NHS contexts.
Person Specification
E & D
Essential
- Ordained or relevant Leader in good standing with own faith/non-faith community
- Accredited training/qualification (Undergraduate degree level in theology, pastoral care or other relevant discipline - or working towards or equivalent experience)
- Accreditation/licensing with appropriate authority to practice as religion/belief/non-faith leader/representative and/or pastoral worker
- Broad knowledge of NHS Chaplaincy
- Excellent theological knowledge and good knowledge of spiritual/religious needs of people of all faiths
- Significant period of experience in faith/non-faith community
- Excellent communication, pastoral and interpersonal skills
- Ability to listen and provide pastoral support in difficult situations/ experiences
- Sound judgement, confidentiality, and record-keeping skills;
- IT literate
- Ability to work effectively with others
- To be able to work Trust wide
Desirable
- Post graduate training in Chaplaincy or equivalent
- A certificate in counselling or other relevant specialist training
- Experience in health care chaplaincy
- Familiarity with arrangements for burial requests, post-mortem/organ donation sensitivities
- Awareness of safeguarding, mental capacity, and equality legislation in NHS contexts.
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.
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.
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).
