Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust
RC Chaplain
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Job Description
The post holder will assist in the delivery of spiritual, religious, and pastoral care to patients, their families, and staff within the hospital at Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching NHS Foundation Trust (WWL NHS FT). The post holder will be required to work flexibly and supportively alongside chaplaincy colleagues to advise, enable, and ensure that the needs of the hospital are addressed.
Please note that this vacancy may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received. We encourage interested candidates to apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
THIS ROLE IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR SPONSORSHIP.
To provide, as part of the chaplaincy and spiritual care team, the pastoral, spiritual, and religious needs of patients, visitors, carers, and staff of WWL NHS FT respecting their diversity and the equality of the individual.
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To uphold and act in accordance with Trust policies, NHS chaplaincy guidance, and UKBHC code of conduct.
Follow protocols and procedures for the recording of relevant information on the assessment of spiritual needs and the delivery of spiritual care in the patient information systems.
Awareness of their role within the team.
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is proud to provide high-quality acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, our staff are central to everything we do — we believe that happy staff make for happy patients, and this ethos underpins our culture and our success.
We have a strong, recognized track record in staff engagement and in living our values:
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- Listen and Involve
- Kind and Respectful
- ONE Team
We are committed to placing patients at the heart of every decision and delivering safe, effective care that protects dignity and enhances experience. We seek to recruit people who share our values, our passion for high-quality care, and our belief in working together as One Team.
At WWL, we recognize the strength that comes from a rich and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all sections of society and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Rev. Jane Astley
- Job title: Chaplaincy & Spiritual Care Manager
- Email address: jane.astley@wwl.nhs.uk
- Telephone number: 01942 822324
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