Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Bank Hospital Chaplain

The closing date is 16 March 2026

Job summary

We are looking to recruit a bank Chaplain within the Norfolk & Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Spiritual Healthcare team. The successful post holder will be prepared to work with patients, their relatives and friends, and staff and students, whatever their cultural and faith tradition, for the purpose of pastoral, spiritual and religious care. We are looking for someone who understands the complexities of working in a team and will enjoy the challenges of Spiritual Healthcare in an acute hospital. This bank role is ideal for someone looking to explore Chaplaincy and gain experience in an Acute trust.

Main duties of the job

To be a Chaplain within the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, being prepared to work with patients, their relatives and friends, and staff and students, whatever their cultural and faith tradition, for the purpose of pastoral, spiritual and religious care. The successful candidate will have to work independently so chaplaincy experience is essential. We are looking for someone who understands the complexities of working in a team and will enjoy the challenges of chaplaincy in an acute hospital.

To support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service, all staff are expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects of their work and consistently demonstrate NNUH's 'PRIDE' values of People focused, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence and demonstrate behaviours that support and encourage an inclusive culture.

About us

Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!

The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.

We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity.

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:

Flexible working hours
Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
Multi Faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane site
Discounted gym memberships
Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH Colney Lane site
Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
On-site Nursery at NNUH Colney Lane
On-site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney Lane
Support in career development
Flexible staff bank
Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics

Date posted

25 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

234-26-TS-Chaplain

Job locations

Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital

Colney Lane

Norwich

NR4 7UY

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description for full details and main responsibilities.

Please note that this advertised position, which is part of occupation code 2463 does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa (this includes if you are already in a sponsored post and looking to change employer). The Trust would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description for full details and main responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications/training and professional development

Essential

Qualified to degree level or equivalent experience
Eligible to be authorised by appropriate faith or belief group to practice as a healthcare chaplain
Registered or eligible to hold registration to hold registration of the UKBHC

Experience

Essential

To have proven pastoral experience
To have significant experience of a recognised pastoral care role
To have some experience of working as a Chaplain and/or some working experience of the NHS

Desirable

To have some knowledge and experience of other faith communities and multi-faith working

Skills, abilities and knowledge

Desirable

Excellent knowledge of own faith or belief system in healthcare settings Working knowledge of faith and belief matters and their impact with regard to healthcare
To be able to communicate effectively in stressful situations
To have a mature understanding of issues around client confidentiality

Person Specification

Qualifications/training and professional development

Essential

Qualified to degree level or equivalent experience
Eligible to be authorised by appropriate faith or belief group to practice as a healthcare chaplain
Registered or eligible to hold registration to hold registration of the UKBHC

Experience

Essential

To have proven pastoral experience
To have significant experience of a recognised pastoral care role
To have some experience of working as a Chaplain and/or some working experience of the NHS

Desirable

To have some knowledge and experience of other faith communities and multi-faith working

Skills, abilities and knowledge

Desirable

Excellent knowledge of own faith or belief system in healthcare settings Working knowledge of faith and belief matters and their impact with regard to healthcare
To be able to communicate effectively in stressful situations
To have a mature understanding of issues around client confidentiality

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Address

Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital

Colney Lane

Norwich

NR4 7UY

Employer's website

https://www.nnuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Address

Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital

Colney Lane

Norwich

NR4 7UY

Employer's website

https://www.nnuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)