Team Chaplain


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£39,959 to £48,117 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Warwick, CV34 5BW
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	14 Sept 2026
Closing date:	12 Oct 2026

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Summary

Knowledge, Training and Expertise Contribute to the development of spiritual healthcare in a multi-faith setting, being sensitive to and aware of the varying pastoral, spiritual and religious needs of diverse ethnic groups, and to assist staff on responding to their needs. Assist and advise external partners, e.g. representatives of faith communities, in the pastoral care of their people while in hospital, and to receive information from them, always observing the rules of confidentiality by which every NHS employee is bound Adhere to the Code of Professional Conduct (2024) of the Council for Professional Chaplains and Pastoral Carers (formerly UKBHC Communication Skills and Working Relationships Be an informed, visible, and active presence in the Trust, visiting wards or departments frequently; ensuring that the pastoral, spiritual and religious needs of patients, staff and relatives are met. Communicate clearly and empathetically with patients, relatives and staff at all times. Use advanced communication skills and inter-personal skills to give and receive complex information often in sensitive or intense situations, e.g. following receipt of bad news or where there may be barriers to understanding or acceptance Work with the early pregnancy, maternity and neonatal teams to offer support to parents and families experiencing baby loss at any stage of gestation, or the care of extremely ill babies. Actively offer a ministry of encouragement to staff and offer time and space for supportive listening and counsel when sought Help patients, relatives and staff articulate their pastoral, spiritual or religious needs and identify resources to address them Ensure that the prayer rooms, Chapel and Oasis are properly maintained and accessible to all. Analytical and Judgement Skills Contribute to education programs within the Trust to enhance understanding of spiritual, cultural, and religious needs of patients and staff Provide support to members of multi-disciplinary teams engaged in pastoral and spiritual assessment or referral, to help this become a standard part of patient care Planning and Organisational Skills Plan and organise own workload Ensure that suitable religious services, rites, and ceremonies are made available to all who require them, without discrimination and in consultation with ward staff and the patients religious community as appropriate. Plan, organise and conduct adult contract funerals, baby funerals (at any stage of gestation) thanksgiving, memorial, and other services as required Freedom to Act Initiate and take responsibility for own work pattern within the parameters of national standards and Trust polices Attend appropriate meetings related to work, both inside and outside the Trust Be a part of the Chaplaincy response within the Trusts major incident plans and response. Management Responsibility Supervise trainee chaplains and chaplaincy volunteers as required

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