Inclusive Team Chaplain

About the Trust

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.

The Trust comprises of four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

About the role

The post holder will be responsible for the continuing development of a high standard of religious, pastoral and spiritual care for patients, their relatives, staff and visitors in the OUH NHS Foundation Trust, regardless of faith or cultural traditions.

The post holder will work with colleagues and the Lead Chaplain in the provision of chaplaincy services across the Trust. The postholder may be required to work at any of the 4 hospital sites plus the 2 hospices within the trust. The duties and responsibilities of the post holder require a commitment to an on-call rota (on a pro-rata basis) and to ensure continuity of service during periods of leave.

The Trust actively welcome applications from all faith and belief groups.

Further details and applications

Salary: £39,959 - £48,117 per annum pro rata

Hours: 37.5, though part-time will be considered

Applications close: 20/08/2026 23:59

Interview date: 09/09/2026