Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Muslim Team Chaplain

The closing date is 12 November 2025

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

29 October 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

Job locations

Cross site

Fulham Road

London

SW10 9NH


Job description

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.

Job description

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.

Person Specification

Islamic trainig 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
Person Specification

Islamic trainig 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 the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

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 here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

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 the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

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 here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cross site

Fulham Road

London

SW10 9NH


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cross site

Fulham Road

London

SW10 9NH


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Religious, Spiritual and Pastoral Care

Michael Sserunkuma

Michael.Sserunkuma1@nhs.net

02033158083

Details

Date posted

29 October 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

Job locations

Cross site

Fulham Road

London

SW10 9NH


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