Trust Chaplain, Band 6

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen to join the spiritual care team at Gloucestershire Hospitals. Based mainly at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital the post-holder will lead a large multi-faith volunteer team delivering high-quality spiritual, pastoral and religious care to over 600 inpatients as well as staff and carers. You will be part of a paid team of 3.4 FTE chaplains working across the Trust to deliver a 24/7 service. As well as supporting staff and patients at times of need you will be an advocate for spiritual care, liaise with faith leaders in the community and lead teaching sessions for staff and volunteers.

Additional working pattern details: Plus on-call duties 1:3

The proposed interview date is: 10th December

Main duties of the job

You will lead the spiritual care team at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital on a daily basis, including Sunday working, providing direction, support and accountability to the volunteer team. Within the department you will share responsibility for ensuring the provision of spiritual, pastoral and religious care across all trust sites including appropriate rites, ceremonies and events to support both staff and patients. You will be part of the 24/7 trust-wide on-call rota and expected to be on-site in response to out-of-hours calls within one hour. There will be opportunities to lead strategic projects to improve and develop the delivery of spiritual care to the hospitals.

About us

We take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant, diverse communities, but also support one another.With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one of our innovative hospitals. As well as generous annual leave allowance, access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.

Details

Date posted

13 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year (pa pro rata if part-time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

318-25-T0705

Job locations

Gloucestershire Royal Hospital

Great Western Road

Gloucester

GL1 3NN

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