# Trust SPaRC Practitioner-Chaplain (Church of England) > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/trust-sparc-practitioner-chaplain-church-of-england/de38969b-7772-4fb8-819d-5907c19b21e3 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/trust-sparc-practitioner-chaplain-church-of-england/de38969b-7772-4fb8-819d-5907c19b21e3.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Bradford - **Region:** North East and Yorkshire - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Estates and facilities - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £39,959 - £48,117 per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (8.30 am-4.30 pm plus on-call) - **Closing date:** 2026-08-14T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-22T12:51:28.702Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/West_Yorkshire/Bradford/Bradford_Teaching_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Chaplaincy/Chaplaincy-v8153436 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8153436?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.bradfordhospitals.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Closing Date: 14 August 2026 Shortlisting to take place after closing date: commencing 15 August 2026 Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 24 August 2026 Make a meaningful difference where it matters most Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is proud to be growing our Spiritual, Pastoral and Religious Care (SPaRC) Team, and we are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Church of England Chaplain to join us. This is a unique and rewarding opportunity to provide holistic, person-centred care, supporting patients, families, carers and colleagues at some of the most important and vulnerable moments in their lives. ### Main duties of the job As part of our multi-faith SPaRC team, you will: Deliver high-quality spiritual, pastoral and religious care across our hospital sites Respond to faith-specific needs while supporting people of all beliefs—or none Work collaboratively with colleagues, volunteers and multidisciplinary teams Contribute to a culture where kindness, dignity and compassion are integral to care You will also participate in an on-call rota, ensuring support is available when it is needed most. We are looking for someone who: Is ordained within the Church of England Has significant experience providing sensitive, inclusive pastoral car Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills Thrives in a multi-faith, multidisciplinary environment Brings a compassionate, inclusive and forward-thinking approach to care Is committed to upholding our Trust values and delivering high-quality, equitable care for all ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities To provide general pastoral and spiritual care to individuals, groups or areas of the hospitals as agreed with the Department Manager within the overall strategy of Christian needs. To mentor/supervise and support to SPaRC Bank staff, SPaRC volunteers working in the clinical areas allocated to the SPaRC Practitioner’s general responsibility. To keep accurate and up to date electronic records of patient and staff support and to work with the other SPaRC Practitioners in ensuring that the procedures and protocols of the department are well understood and communicated within the Trust. To take full part in SPaRC discussion about future developments and directions with regards to The Bradford Model and enable colleagues to share their views with clarity and consideration and to take responsibility of the assigned anchors from the Bradford Model. To undertake specific work through referral and other means with patients and staff of the same denomination/faith grouping as the post holder. To provide pastoral support to all denomination/faiths as required. To prioritise need and respond with urgency to matters relating to bereavement and to conduct funerals when required.  Also to respond quickly to requests for baptism and marriage where the patient has a life-threatening condition and work when necessary with the local Superintendent Registrar. To administer the sacraments in accordance with the rites and traditions of the church and provide services of Christian worship within the chapels (and other ward areas, by agreement). To work to ensure that local religious communities understand the work of the SPaRC and know how to make referrals to the appropriate SPaRC Practitioner. To take part in leading training and induction programmes and to sit on Trust committees, as requested and agreed by the head of SPaRC services. To liaise at all times with ward staff about the role and involvement of SPaRC and to provide care in a way sympathetic to the clinical demands and constraints of the ward environment. To participate in reflective practice and be involved in SPaRC related research as and when agreed with the head of SPaRC services Able to work flexibly within contracted hours To identify areas of personal spiritual growth and professional development in conjunction with the head of SPaRC services and undertake agreed training, study or other course of action fitting with the priorities of the department. ## Person Specification ### Knowledge **Essential** - Substantial experience in Healthcare Chaplaincy. - Demonstratable knowledge of tenets of own faith belief/tradition - Knowledge of and engagement with faith belief/tradition beyond your own - Significant work with people from diverse backgrounds, including of faith and no faith - Offer spiritual care beyond own faith/ belief boundaries with evidence of commitment to an inclusive approach to chaplaincy - Experience in pastoral techniques - Experience of working in a multidisciplinary setting and the ability to promote shared decision making - A proven pastoral, spiritual and religious expertise in complex, emotional and distressing situations - Demonstratable evidence of working with and respecting religious, spiritual and pastoral diversity and differences - Engagement with safeguarding, information governance, audit, service evaluation or research - An understanding of the NHS and SPaRC/Chaplaincy - Knowledge of religious, spiritual and ethical issues related to healthcare - Ability to represent the SPaRC Team - Involvement in the recruitment of staff e.g., volunteers ### Qualifications **Essential** - Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent work or life experience) with demonstrable learning in a relevant field such as counselling, pastoral care, psychology, psychotherapy, religious studies or Endorsement by a recognised/established Christian Faith community - Ordained member of Church of England and licensed by the Bishop of Bradford ### Communication And Relationships (Including Management Responsibilities) **Essential** - The ability to regulate own workload and work on own initiative - The ability to communicate sensitively with people who have mental and physical health problems, to request support and escalate concerns as required to Lead SPaRC Practitioner - The ability to establish and sustain effective relationships in complex and challenging environments demonstrating empathy and compassion while taking personal responsibility and compassion - To be trustworthy, showing careful attention to the individual and specific needs of those in their care and to have an approach that values and affirms the rights of those outside the chaplain’s own tradition to practice their beliefs appropriately - Demonstrate appropriate personal and professional values and behaviours and practice in accordance with the UKBHC Code of Conduct - A professional SPaRC identity rooted in one’s own religious/spiritual/pastoral heritage that integrates professional values and disclosure, positive use of power and authority, and clear and responsible boundaries, behaviours, skills and specialist knowledge - Evidence of working collaboratively, contributing to team and sustaining positive working relationships with colleagues - Enhanced use of self in SPaRC practice including emotional availability, cultural humility, appropriate self-disclosure, positive use of power and authority, and clear and responsible boundaries - A high degree of personal stability and resilience to cope with significance stress on a sustained basis Interview/Application form E - Supportive of the Trusts values - To participate in the on-call rota which offers cover overnight and at weekends - To deputise for the Head of SPaRC on operational issues as required - Willingness to respond to urgent and unexpected event e.g., major incident supporting the Head of SPaRC. - To have experience of supervising/mentoring others e.g., volunteers - Car owner/driver or suitable alternative transport to enable you to travel between sites and respond to on-call referrals ## Documents - [useful links (pdf, 110.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2589) - 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