Muslim Team Chaplain | Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a dedicated professional to lead spiritual support for Muslim patients and staff. The role involves collaborating with a Multi-Faith Chaplaincy Team to fulfill the spiritual and cultural needs of the community. Applicants should be skilled in assessing needs and providing appropriate responses. Weekend shifts may be required, and the position is subject to a six-month probation. This role closes on 22 Dec 2025.

Qualifications

• Lead and provide spiritual support to Muslim patients and staff.
• Collaborate with Multi-Faith Chaplaincy Team to meet spiritual and cultural needs.
• Assess needs of individuals and provide appropriate responses.

Responsibilities

• Ensure spiritual support meets agreed standards.
• Act as a religious lead for Muslim patients and staff.
• Be a spiritual and cultural resource within the Trust.

Job description

Role Overview

Main role is to lead and provide spiritual support appropriate to the needs of the Muslim patients, relatives and friends and staff.

Responsibilities

To work collaboratively with the members of the Multi‑Faith Chaplaincy Team and Trust staff to ensure that the spiritual, pastoral, religious and cultural needs of patients, relatives and friends and staff are met according to agreed standards.

To be a religious lead for the Muslim patients, relatives and friends and staff; assess the needs and provide appropriate responses within approved resources.

To be a spiritual, pastoral, religious and cultural resource to individuals and the Trust.

Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.

Employment is subject to a six‑month probationary period.

About the Trust

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top‑performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award‑winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children’s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.

We are committed to equal opportunities and believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence. As part of our dedication to equity, we actively welcome applications from individuals from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that diverse teams bring and are committed to creating an environment where all voices are heard, respected, and empowered to succeed.

Closing Date

This advert closes on Monday 22 Dec 2025.