What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chaplain position at NHS Scotland?
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
With effect from 01 April 2026, NHS Scotland is reducing its full time working week from 37 to 36 hours per week, there will be no change in full time pay.
As a member of the Department of Spiritual Care, you will be involved in exciting and challenging work as the department continues to review and develop its services for a modern healthcare setting. Be part of a team of trained practitioners in pastoral care, active listening, bereavement support, faith support and staff supervision.
This is a Tayside wide appointment to meet the wide remit of the department where you will facilitate spiritual care for patients, carers and staff in various locations and as required by the department. This means we accompany people as they explore not only their fears, doubts and frustrations, but also any hopes, strengths and choices.
You must be able to demonstrate an understanding of spiritual care, your competence for the post by reflecting on previous experience of spiritual care in a healthcare setting and hold appropriate qualifications for this post (degree level or equivalent).
Informal enquiries to: Alister Bull, Head of Spiritual Care 01382 423110
Hours of work are during 9-5pm, Mon-Fri (as agreed)
You will be required to comply with the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers in Scotland throughout your employment
Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder
Additional Information For Candidates
With effect from 01 April 2026, NHS Scotland is reducing its full time working week from 37 to 36 hours per week, there will be no change in full time pay.
As a member of the Department of Spiritual Care, you will be involved in exciting and challenging work as the department continues to review and develop its services for a modern healthcare setting. Be part of a team of trained practitioners in pastoral care, active listening, bereavement support, faith support and staff supervision.
This is a Tayside wide appointment to meet the wide remit of the department where you will facilitate spiritual care for patients, carers and staff in various locations and as required by the department. This means we accompany people as they explore not only their fears, doubts and frustrations, but also any hopes, strengths and choices.
You must be able to demonstrate an understanding of spiritual care, your competence for the post by reflecting on previous experience of spiritual care in a healthcare setting and hold appropriate qualifications for this post (degree level or equivalent).
Informal enquiries to: Alister Bull, Head of Spiritual Care 01382 423110
Hours of work are during 9-5pm, Mon-Fri (as agreed)
You will be required to comply with the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers in Scotland throughout your employment
Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder
Additional Information For Candidates
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