Job summary
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, world-class cancer centre, is seeking to recruit a Bank Christian Chaplain to join a multi-faith and multi-denominational team, serving a mixed population and providing high quality pastoral, spiritual and religious care to patients, carers, visitors and staff. Significant prior pastoral experience is essential and previous practice in healthcare would be desirable, together with a willingness to work respectfully with people of all faiths and beliefs. The post is split between Sutton, Surrey and Chelsea sites.
For more information, please contact Rev'd Tasha Critchlow on
Main duties of the job
To be a chaplain to the Sutton Hospital offering pastoral, spiritual and religious care to those of all religious traditions and none.
To make assessment of the emotional and spiritual needs of patients, their families and friends and our staff and arrange the appropriate response with available resources; providing on-going support while a patient is receiving treatment in the organization.
To visit and offer pastoral care to patients, their families and friends and staff in the wards and departments.
When appropriate to minister to the seriously ill or dying, to provide sacraments (if licensed)when requested.
To pray with and / or for patients, their families and friends, and staff.
To conduct regular and occasional services of public worship in the chapels and elsewhere in the Trust as appropriate, according to the rites of your own church or denomination and/or ecumenically as required, publicising and arranging times of worship in consultation with the Lead Chaplain.
About us
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 3,900 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital and in Cavendish Square.
At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.
At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits and learning and development opportunities. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.
Details
Date posted
11 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Bank
Working pattern
Flexible working
Reference number
282-Bank_Chaplain-2026
Job locations
The Royal Marsden Hospital Sutton
Sutton
SM2 5PT
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide for the spiritual and religious needs of our patients and their families and friends who are unable to be in contact with their regular faith community.
To conduct occasional baptisms and marriage blessings as required and at your discretion and following discussion with the Lead Chaplain.
To liaise with leaders of faith communities with respect to the pastoral care of their members who may also be our patients, always bearing in mind the rules of confidentiality by which every NHS employee is bound.
Alongside medical, nursing and other healthcare professionals take an active part in the multi-disciplinary care of the patients of the hospital.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide for the spiritual and religious needs of our patients and their families and friends who are unable to be in contact with their regular faith community.
To conduct occasional baptisms and marriage blessings as required and at your discretion and following discussion with the Lead Chaplain.
To liaise with leaders of faith communities with respect to the pastoral care of their members who may also be our patients, always bearing in mind the rules of confidentiality by which every NHS employee is bound.
Alongside medical, nursing and other healthcare professionals take an active part in the multi-disciplinary care of the patients of the hospital.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
* Ordained, Commissioned (or equivalent) and capable of being licensed by your bishop (or equivalent)
* First degree in Theology or equivalent level of knowledge gained through theological formation
* Commitment to on-going professional development relating to pastoral care.
Desirable
* Pastoral Care/Counselling qualification/training
* Accreditation with UKBHC or eligibility to obtain accreditation
Experience
Essential
* Experience of pastoral ministry
* Experience of working with those in distress.
Desirable
* Recent experience of NHS chaplaincy
* Experience of working within a multi-faith team.
Skills Abilities/knowledge
Essential
* To communicate well both in writing and conversation.
* Computer skills: Word, Outlook, Web-search on Internet, basic Excel, MS Teams, Zoom
* Good organizational skills with proven ability to manage own workload and to set priorities.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
* Ordained, Commissioned (or equivalent) and capable of being licensed by your bishop (or equivalent)
* First degree in Theology or equivalent level of knowledge gained through theological formation
* Commitment to on-going professional development relating to pastoral care.
Desirable
* Pastoral Care/Counselling qualification/training
* Accreditation with UKBHC or eligibility to obtain accreditation
Experience
Essential
* Experience of pastoral ministry
* Experience of working with those in distress.
Desirable
* Recent experience of NHS chaplaincy
* Experience of working within a multi-faith team.
Skills Abilities/knowledge
Essential
* To communicate well both in writing and conversation.
* Computer skills: Word, Outlook, Web-search on Internet, basic Excel, MS Teams, Zoom
* Good organizational skills with proven ability to manage own workload and to set priorities.
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
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Royal Marsden Hospital Sutton
Sutton
SM2 5PT
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Employer details
Employer name
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Royal Marsden Hospital Sutton
Sutton
SM2 5PT
Employer's website
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