Bank Chaplain

NHS; Sutton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading cancer care provider is seeking a Bank Christian Chaplain to offer pastoral, spiritual, and religious care in a multi-faith team. Candidates should have a first degree in Theology and prior pastoral experience, and they must be capable of working respectfully with diverse faiths. The role involves assessing emotional needs, conducting worship services, and providing support to patients and staff at Sutton Hospital and Chelsea sites. Flexible working arrangements are available, fostering a nurturing environment.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Ordained and capable of being licensed by a bishop.
• Commitment to professional development in pastoral care.
• Experience in pastoral ministry and working with distressed individuals.

Responsibilities

• Provide pastoral care to patients and staff of all faiths.
• Assess the emotional needs of patients and arrange support.
• Conduct services of worship and public prayers.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Education

First degree in Theology or equivalent

Tools

Word

Excel

MS Teams

Zoom

Job description

Job summary

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, world-class cancer centre, is seeking to recruit a Bank Christian Chaplain to join a multi-faith and multi-denominational team, serving a mixed population and providing high quality pastoral, spiritual and religious care to patients, carers, visitors and staff. Significant prior pastoral experience is essential and previous practice in healthcare would be desirable, together with a willingness to work respectfully with people of all faiths and beliefs. The post is split between Sutton, Surrey and Chelsea sites.

For more information, please contact Rev'd Tasha Critchlow at [e-mail].

Main duties of the job

To be a chaplain to the Sutton Hospital offering pastoral, spiritual and religious care to those of all religious traditions and none.

• To make assessment of the emotional and spiritual needs of patients, their families and friends and our staff and arrange the appropriate response with available resources, providing on‑going support while a patient is receiving treatment in the organisation.
• To visit and offer pastoral care to patients, their families and friends and staff in the wards and departments.
• When appropriate to minister to the seriously ill or dying, to provide sacraments (if licensed) when requested.
• To pray with and/or for patients, their families and friends, and staff.
• To conduct regular and occasional services of public worship in the chapels and elsewhere in the Trust as appropriate, according to the rites of your own church or denomination and/or ecumenically as required, publicising and arranging times of worship in consultation with the Lead Chaplain.

About us

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world‑leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 3,900 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services.

We have two hospitals – one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey – as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital and in Cavendish Square.

At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.

At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits and learning and development opportunities. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on‑going achievements.

Details

Date posted: 11 February 2026

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 6

Salary: Depending on experience

Contract: Bank

Working pattern: Flexible working

Reference number: 282‑Bank_Chaplain‑2026

Job locations: The Royal Marsden Hospital Sutton, Sutton, SM2 5PT

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications – Essential

• Ordained, Commissioned (or equivalent) and capable of being licensed by your bishop (or equivalent)
• First degree in Theology or equivalent level of knowledge gained through theological formation
• Commitment to on‑going professional development relating to pastoral care.

Education/Qualifications – Desirable

• Pastoral Care/Counselling qualification/training
• Accreditation with UKBHC or eligibility to obtain accreditation

Experience – Essential

• Experience of pastoral ministry
• Experience of working with those in distress.

Experience – Desirable

• Recent experience of NHS chaplaincy
• Experience of working within a multi‑faith team.

Skills – Essential

• To communicate well both in writing and conversation.
• Computer skills: Word, Outlook, web‑search on Internet, basic Excel, MS Teams, Zoom.
• Good organisational skills with proven ability to manage own workload and to set priorities.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

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.

Employer details

Employer name: The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

Address: The Royal Marsden Hospital Sutton, Sutton, SM2 5PT

Employer's website: https://www.royalmarsden.nhs.uk/working-royal-marsden