Location
Oxford, Oxfordshire
Type
Full Time
Salary (£)
37,338 to 44,962 per year
About Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a place where people come first. They serve diverse communities through four hospitals and two hospices, offering care that’s grounded in compassion and cultural sensitivity. Their Chaplaincy Team isn’t just a service, it’s a family. They support each other, walk with people through joy and loss, and create a safe space where every belief system is honoured. Sound like your kind of place?
Job details
Benefits
- Visa Sponsorship Available – ideal for those seeking UK job opportunities
- Team of Mixed Faiths and Denominations – a supportive work environment built on respect and shared purpose
- On‑Call Service with Flexibility – work-life balance and meaningful routine
- Professional Development Encouraged – they’ll support your growth both spiritually and professionally
- Opportunity to Make a Real Difference – provide impactful work that touches lives daily
Requirements
- A faith or belief community background
- Degree in theology, pastoral studies or similar
- Understanding of spiritual care across different cultures and beliefs
- Empathetic communication and active listening
- Flexibility to work across four hospitals and two hospices
- Willingness to be part of a 24-hour on-call rotation
- Desire to work as part of a compassionate, values-led team
- Bonus: Counselling qualification or prior healthcare chaplaincy experience
Salary Details
The salary sits between 37,338 and 44,962 per year, depending on experience and qualifications
About the Role
This chaplaincy role is more than prayers and pastoral visits. It’s about being present in the toughest moments and celebrating quiet victories. The postholder will offer spiritual care to patients, staff, and families, no matter their beliefs. Whether you’re offering last rites, leading a reflection session, or just sitting in silence with someone in grief, your presence carries weight. You’ll work closely with a team that supports each other through laughter and loss, across six sites, including two hospices. It’s human, raw, meaningful work.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide day-to-day spiritual and religious care across the Trust
- Deliver ceremonies and rites in line with patient and family beliefs
- Support the recently bereaved with compassion and care
- Collaborate with other chaplains and attend team meetings
- Maintain clear, confidential records using their chaplaincy system
- Respond to urgent needs through the 24-hour on-call rota
- Offer emotional support to staff during challenging cases
- Commit to personal growth and ongoing professional training
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This role requires a DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975
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
Equal Opportunity Statement
They welcome applications from all faith and belief groups and are committed to building a workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities they serve
Employer Details
- Company Name: Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Address: Oxford, Oxfordshire
- Contact: Available upon application
Reference Number
Not specified
How To Apply
Interviews are set for Wednesday 4 June, so don’t wait. Apply Now and take your calling to the next level.
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