Catholic Chaplain

RDASH; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the UK seeks a dedicated Catholic Chaplain to provide spiritual and pastoral care within a diverse community. This role involves managing individual caseloads and working collaboratively within the Chaplaincy team. Ideal candidates will be compassionate and skilled in supporting individuals facing complex challenges, contributing to both individual and departmental growth. Join us in making a meaningful difference in people's lives at a reputable NHS foundation trust.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing spiritual, pastoral, and religious care.
• Ability to support individuals with diverse and complex needs.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual, pastoral, and religious care for patients and families.
• Manage proper caseloads to address individual needs.
• Collaborate with colleagues to enhance the Chaplaincy Department.

Job description

Are you passionate about bringing hope, compassion, and spiritual support to those in need? We are looking for a dedicated Catholic Chaplain to join our Chaplaincy team at Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDASH), where your presence and care will make a real difference every day.

Responsibilities

• Provide and facilitate spiritual, pastoral, and religious care for patients, families, staff, students, and visitors.
• Manage your own caseload, supporting individuals with diverse and complex needs across our Trust and the services it delivers.
• Contribute to the growth and development of the Chaplaincy Department, working collaboratively with colleagues of all faiths and beliefs.
• Take part in projects directed by the Lead Chaplain, helping shape how chaplaincy responds to the challenges of modern healthcare.
• Serve as a specialist resource for the Trust on spiritual, ethical, and religious matters, offering guidance and insight where it is most needed.
• Provide one-to-one and group pastoral support, prayer, and sacramental ministry for patients, staff, and families.
• Respond sensitively to people in crisis, offering reassurance, listening, and comfort in often complex and emotionally demanding situations.
• Work with patients who present with diverse and sometimes challenging mental health or learning disability needs, adapting your approach to meet them where they are.

About the Trust

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected. We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services. We are dedicated to the development of our people and hold a learning half day every month for our colleagues.

Benefits

We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values.