Catholic Chaplain | Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust

Rotherham Doncaster & South Humber NHS Foundation Trust; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the UK is seeking a dedicated Catholic Chaplain to provide spiritual care for patients, families, and staff. The role requires managing diverse caseloads and collaborating with a multi-faith team. Applicants should have a passion for spiritual support and experience in pastoral care. This position emphasizes inclusive cultures and values among its staff.

Qualifications

• Passion for spiritual care and support.
• Ability to manage diverse caseloads.
• Experience in providing pastoral care.

Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual, pastoral, and religious care for patients.
• Manage own caseload to support individuals with complex needs.
• Contribute to the growth of the Chaplaincy Department.

Job description

Overview

Are you passionate about bringing hope, compassion, and spiritual support to those in need? We are looking for a dedicated Catholic Chaplain to join our Chaplaincy team at Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDASH), where your presence and care will make a real difference every day.

At RDASH, you will be part of a supportive, multi-faith chaplaincy team committed to excellence in spiritual care. You will work in a diverse and inclusive environment where your voice and expertise are valued.

If you are ready to bring your gifts and calling into a role that could contribute to the spiritual care of many lives, we would love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Provide and facilitate spiritual, pastoral, and religious care for patients, families, staff, students, and visitors.
• Manage your own caseload, supporting individuals with diverse and complex needs across our Trust and the services it delivers.
• Contribute to the growth and development of the Chaplaincy Department, working collaboratively with colleagues of all faiths and beliefs.
• Take part in projects directed by the Lead Chaplain, helping shape how chaplaincy responds to the challenges of modern healthcare.
• Serve as a specialist resource for the Trust on spiritual, ethical, and religious matters, offering guidance and insight where it is most needed.
• Provide one-to-one and group pastoral support, prayer, and sacramental ministry for patients, staff, and families.
• Respond sensitively to people in crisis, offering reassurance, listening, and comfort in often complex and emotionally demanding situations.
• Work with patients who present with diverse and sometimes challenging mental health or learning disability needs, adapting your approach to meet them where they are.

About RDASH

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.

We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.

We are dedicated to the development of our people and hold a learning half day every month for our colleagues.

We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/

How to learn more and apply

To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website: https://workwithrdash.co.uk/

We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more: https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q

The main terms and conditions of service can be found here: https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook

Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications

This advert closes on Tuesday 7 Oct 2025