# Bank Chaplain > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/bank-chaplain/41668c1a-74f9-45c4-a003-1d0bc2b8e43d - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/bank-chaplain/41668c1a-74f9-45c4-a003-1d0bc2b8e43d.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Darlington - **Region:** North East and Yorkshire - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Estates and facilities - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £39,959 to £48,117 a year - **Contract type:** Bank - **Employment type:** Flexible working - **Closing date:** 2026-07-07T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-09T11:31:20.704Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/C9439-2627-013?employerCode=C9439 - **Application URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/application/C9439-2627-013/pre-application-questions-pause?referrer=jobadvert&ref=C9439-2627-013 - **Employer website:** https://www.cddft.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job summary We are seeking to appoint Bank Health Care Chaplains to work ecumenically within the Trust principally to assist in providing 24/7 emergency, and out of hours call-out provision. ### Main duties of the job Chaplains are expected to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and be comfortable working alongside colleagues of different denominations, other faith groups and none offer Pastoral, Spiritual and Religious Care to patients carers and staff on wards and in departments across the Trust as appropiate. This may include the administration of the sacraments according to the rites of the Anglican or Free Church traditions. apply an in-depth understanding of the bereavement process in working sensitively with the wide ranging spiritual and religious needs and concerns of patients, carers and staff facing life changing events respond in a pastorally sensitive way to the varied complex situations of a maternity unit ### About us If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager. You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks. We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes. We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented. Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents. Over reliance on AI-generated content is discouraged and may diminish the applicant's chances of success. For the most up-to-date information on visa requirements and eligibility, please check online to determine whether you can apply. ### Details - Date posted: 09 June 2026 - Pay scheme: Agenda for change - Band: Band 6 - Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year - Contract: Bank - Working pattern: Flexible working - Reference number: C9439-2627-013 - Job locations: Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust, Hollyhurst Road, Darlington, County Durham, DL3 6HX, United Kingdom ### Job responsibilities Chaplains require excellent communication skills to engage easily with people from all kinds of backgrounds, including those of different religious traditions and those of no faith. Pastoral sensitivity is an absolute essential, together with the ability to work within what can sometimes be very distressing situations. Chaplains need to be team players, working as part of a mutually supportive and multi-disciplinary team; and to demonstrate courtesy, sensitivity and a deep personal spirituality. Meanwhile they need to be adaptable so the care they give is always appropriate to the situation they encounter. ## Job Details We are seeking to appoint Bank Health Care Chaplains to work ecumenically within the Trust principally to assist in providing 24/7 emergency, and out of hours call-out provision. ## Job Description Chaplains are expected to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and be comfortable working alongside colleagues of different denominations, other faith groups and none offer Pastoral, Spiritual and Religious Care to patients carers and staff on wards and in departments across the Trust as appropiate. This may include the administration of the sacraments according to the rites of the Anglican or Free Church traditions. apply an in-depth understanding of the bereavement process in working sensitively with the wide ranging spiritual and religious needs and concerns of patients, carers and staff facing life changing events respond in a pastorally sensitive way to the varied complex situations of a maternity unit ## Responsibilities Chaplains require excellent communication skills to engage easily with people from all kinds of backgrounds, including those of different religious traditions and those of no faith. Pastoral sensitivity is an absolute essential, together with the ability to work within what can sometimes be very distressing situations. Chaplains need to be team players, working as part of a mutually supportive and multi-disciplinary team; and to demonstrate courtesy, sensitivity and a deep personal spirituality. Meanwhile they need to be adaptable so the care they give is always appropriate to the situation they encounter. ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Substantial experience in hospital and community based ministry settings. Experience of community based ministry - Experience of visit-based working within an NHS setting - Experience of working with palliative and end of life care **Desirable** - Additional pastoral/counselling/listening skills training ### Qualifications **Essential** - As necessary for authorization and accreditation by the relevant faith group - Level 6 degree or demonstrable equivalent experience ### Special Requirements **Essential** - Good inter-personal, communication skills and self-knowledge. - Ability to work alone and as a representative of an ecumenical team. - Able to be present, at short notice, and to arrive within 1 hour to any site in the trust ### Statutory Registration **Essential** - Authorised and accreditted by their respective faith group ### Special Skills & Knowledge **Essential** - Extensive experience and demonstrable skills in pastoral care. - Knowledge of and sensitivity to a range of religions and faiths. - Knowledge of the NHS and current issues **Desirable** - Counselling experience ## Documents - [ID Checks (PDF, 434 KB)](document:2951729) - [Job Description (DOCX, 878 KB)](document:2951727) - [New Recruitment Brochure (PDF, 807 KB)](document:2951728) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.