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Job summary

Main area
Spirituality/Religious
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time - 10 hours per week (Inclusive of Friday working)
Job ref
289-CR-61
Employer
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Cross site
Town
London
Salary
£46,419 - £55,046 pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
12/11/2025 23:59

Employer heading

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust logo

Muslim Team Chaplain

NHS AfC: Band 6

Job overview

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 .

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main 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.

Person specification

Islamic trainig and related faith experience

Essential criteria
  • Degree level or faith equivalent
  • Faith experience of ministry
  • Understanding of world faiths
  • Ability to relate to human suffering and illness
Desirable criteria
  • in depth knowledge of own faith and world faiths
  • Experience of working in the NHS

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Trust IDWe are a Living Wage EmployerCapital Nurse, LondonHealthy Workplace - Commitment 2018Veteran AwareApprenticeships logoTimewise helps businesses to attract and develop the best talent through flexible working.No smoking policyCare quality commission - GoodArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardDisability confident employerStep into health

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Michael Sserunkuma
Job title
Head of Religious, Spiritual and Pastoral Care
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
0203 315 8083
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