Muslim Team Chaplain

Job summary Main role is to lead and provide spiritual support appropriate to the needs of the Muslim patients, relatives and friends and staff. Main duties of the job 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. About us 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. If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period. Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites. Details Date posted: 08 December 2025 Pay scheme: Agenda for change Band: Band 6 Salary: £46,419 to £55,046 a year pro rata Contract: Permanent Working pattern: Part-time Reference number: 289-CR-61-A Job locations: Cross site, Fulham Road, London, SW10 9NH Job responsibilities To be a religious lead for the Muslim patients, relatives and friends and staff; assess the needs and provide appropriate responses within approved resources. Islamic training and related faith experience Essential Degree level or faith equivalent Faith experience of ministry Understanding of world faiths Ability to relate to human suffering and illness Desirable in depth knowledge of own faith and world faiths Experience of working in the NHS 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 https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration. 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 at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-record-checks-for-overseas-applications. Employer details Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Cross site, Fulham Road, London, SW10 9NH https://www.chelwest.nhs.uk/ #J-18808-Ljbffr