Muslim Chaplain

We are seeking a qualified and experienced Muslim Chaplain to join our Chaplaincy team at Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust.

The successful candidate will provide spiritual and religious care to patients and staff in the Muslim faith tradition, working alongside Multi-Disciplinary Teams (MDTs) and within a Multi-Faith Chaplaincy Team.

• Provide pastoral, spiritual, and religious care to patients, relatives, and staff within the Trust.
• Work with the Multi-Faith Chaplaincy Team to develop and provide a sustainable chaplaincy service in all areas of the Trust.
• Participate in the on-call duty rota, responding to urgent requests for pastoral, spiritual, and religious care for patients of all faiths, traditions, and none.
• Support the Lead Chaplain in the day-to-day running of the Chaplaincy and deputise in their absence if required.

• Degree-level training in a subject relevant to healthcare chaplaincy.
• Accreditation/acknowledged status for faith/belief community leadership role.
• Commitment to undertake further training essential to the requirements of the post.

• Postgraduate degree or diploma in a chaplaincy-related discipline.
• Registration with the UK Board of Healthcare Chaplains or eligibility to register.

• Ability to regulate own workload and work on own initiative.
• Ability to establish effective relationships and maintain the cooperation of others.
• Trustworthiness, showing careful attention to the individual and specific needs of those in their care.

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust is a leading healthcare provider in the region, delivering compassionate care from our two main hospitals, Calderdale Royal Hospital and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary, as well as in community sites, health centers, and in patients' homes. We employ over 6,500 staff and have almost 150 volunteers. We provide a range of services, including urgent and emergency care, medical, surgical, maternity, gynaecology, critical care, children's and young people's services, end-of-life care, and outpatient and diagnostic imaging services.

We are committed to providing high-quality care and improving the health and wellbeing of our patients and communities. Our values are centered around compassion, respect, and excellence, and we strive to create a positive and inclusive work environment for all our staff.

If you are a qualified and experienced Muslim Chaplain looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity to join our team and contribute to the delivery of high-quality spiritual and religious care to our patients and staff.