Senior Chaplain, Multi‑Faith Spiritual Care

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Enfield

On-site

GBP 46,000 - 54,000

Full time

6 hours ago

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Job summary

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a compassionate chaplain to join its diverse Spiritual Care Team. This role provides inclusive spiritual and pastoral support to patients, families, visitors, volunteers and staff of all faiths, with a patient-centred approach that respects individual beliefs.

You will respond to referrals, work with MDTs and ethics committees, lead memorial services where needed, and help staff wellbeing.

Qualifications

Comprehensive knowledge of faith and belief systems to work in a multi-faith context.
Experience of counselling and/or pastoral and religious support.
Substantial ministry experience.
Healthcare settings experience and NHS familiarity.
Understanding of NHS policies relevant to chaplaincy service.

Responsibilities

Provide compassionate spiritual and religious care to patients, families, visitors, volunteers and staff.
Receive and respond to urgent and non-urgent referrals; liaise with other chaplains as needed.
Collaborate with Chaplaincy and Spiritual Care Team; maintain open communication.
Raise the profile of spiritual care across the Trust; engage with MDTs and ethics committees.
Offer staff wellbeing support via one-to-one sessions and reflective groups.
Contribute to teaching, training, and educational sessions when required.
Support pregnancy loss families; arrange and lead baby funerals and memorial services where appropriate.
Oversee and maintain spiritual care spaces and multi-faith facilities across the Trust.
Participate in a 24-hour on-call Chaplaincy service as required.