Mental Health Chaplain

1 month ago


Prestwich, United Kingdom Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Due to identified occupational requirements this post holder will need to be of a Muslim faith, as is ‘Permitted under Schedule 9, part 1 of the Equality Act 2010’.

What are we looking for? We are looking for a person with established mental health chaplaincy experience, ideally in in a forensic setting who can demonstrate considerable pastoral skills within a faith specific Muslim context. And we are looking for someone who can be a chaplain in providing pastoral and spiritual care to all service users and staff irrespective of their faith or belief, spirituality, or pastoral need. We are seeking a person with flair to work alongside a variety of health care professionals in a multi-disciplinary team context.

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 6,400 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 160 locations.

We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.

Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.

Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.

Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.

See attached detailed job description and person specification:
Staff benefits
- Pay Enhancements - 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Excellent pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Wellbeing programme
- Blue Light Card Discounts



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