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Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

5d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • People, HR & Administration
    Healthcare
  • Manchester

AI generated summary

  • You must provide spiritual support, lead worship, conduct funerals, collaborate with staff, handle sensitive info, and abide by UKBHC codes and Trust policies.
  • You will provide spiritual support, lead worship, conduct funerals, collaborate with staff, and manage sensitive patient situations while adhering to trust policies.

Requirements

  • - Provide pastoral, religious and spiritual support to distressed patients, clients, carers, families, and the bereaved
  • - Plan and support religious services to meet pastoral needs
  • - Lead appropriate acts of worship within the Trust and work with volunteers to take religious rites to patients on the wards; for example holy communion, sacraments to the sick
  • - Conduct foetal baby and adult funerals as required – liaising with the Trust’s Bereavement Service
  • - Conduct religious rites of passage as required
  • - Support the Chaplaincy Manager deliver pastoral care across the organization and within their own area of responsibility
  • - Work respectfully and sensitively alongside other healthcare professionals
  • - Be an active team member of the Trust Corporate Patient Services Department and comment on policies that are being developed for the department
  • - Develop links with Trust ward staff and managers
  • - Provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information, for example, being aware of religious affiliations; supporting patients in distressing situations; dealing with family conflicts
  • - Abide by the UKBHC code of conduct and act in accordance with Trust policies, procedures and values
  • - With supervision by more senior on-call staff provide faith specific on-call

Responsibilities

  • - Provide pastoral, religious and spiritual support to distressed patients, clients, carers, families, and the bereaved
  • - Plan and support religious services to meet pastoral needs
  • - Lead appropriate acts of worship within the Trust and work with volunteers to take religious rites to patients on the wards; for example holy communion, sacraments to the sick
  • - Conduct foetal baby and adult funerals as required – liaising with the Trust’s Bereavement Service
  • - Conduct religious rites of passage as required
  • - Support the Chaplaincy Manager deliver pastoral care across the organization and within their own area of responsibility
  • - Work respectfully and sensitively alongside other healthcare professionals
  • - Be an active team member of the Trust Corporate Patient Services Department and comment on policies that are being developed for the department
  • - Develop links with Trust ward staff and managers
  • - Provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information, for example, being aware of religious affiliations; supporting patients in distressing situations; dealing with family conflicts
  • - Abide by the UKBHC code of conduct and act in accordance with Trust policies, procedures and values
  • - With supervision by more senior on-call staff provide faith specific on-call

FAQs

What is the main responsibility of the Assistant Chaplain?

The main responsibility of the Assistant Chaplain is to deliver compassionate pastoral, spiritual, or religious support for patients, carers, and staff, particularly for those identifying with Muslim faith traditions, across the Trust.

Will I be working independently in this role?

Yes, the post holder will work autonomously within their own religion/faith group, but will also have the authority to refer to the Chaplaincy Manager when necessary.

What kind of support will I provide to patients and their families?

You will provide pastoral, religious, and spiritual support to distressed patients, clients, carers, families, and the bereaved, as well as conduct religious rites and plan religious services to meet pastoral needs.

Are there opportunities to develop links with staff at the Trust?

Yes, the role involves developing links with Trust ward staff and managers to enhance the delivery of spiritual care services.

How does this role integrate with other healthcare professionals?

You will work respectfully and sensitively alongside other healthcare professionals and be an active team member of the Trust Corporate Patient Services Department.

Will I be required to conduct funerals?

Yes, you will conduct foetal baby and adult funerals as required, liaising with the Trust’s Bereavement Service.

What is the expected experience level for this position?

The post holder should be authorised and accredited to practice as a world religion or belief leader to provide effective chaplaincy services.

Who can I contact for more information about the role?

You can contact Siddiq Diwan, the Chaplaincy Manager, via email at siddiq.diwan@mft.nhs.uk or by telephone at 01612768792 for further details or informal visits.

How does the Trust promote inclusion and career development?

MFT fosters a culture of inclusion and belonging, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent.

Is experience in digital health systems necessary for this role?

While familiarity with digital health systems like the Electronic Patient Record system (Hive) can be beneficial, it is not explicitly stated as a requirement for this role. Training and support may be provided.

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

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Mission & Purpose

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the UK, employing over 20,000 staff. We are responsible for running a family of nine hospitals across six separate sites, providing a wide range of services from comprehensive local general hospital care through to highly specialised regional and national services. We are the main provider of hospital care to approximately 750,000 people in Manchester and Trafford and the single biggest provider of specialised services in the North West of England. We are also the lead provider for a significant number of specialised services including Breast Care, Vascular, Cardiac, Respiratory, Urology Cancer, Paediatrics, Women’s Services, Ophthalmology and Genomic Medicine.