PGDip Healthcare Chaplaincy and Wellbeing

This is a Pg Dip Top-Up course following a successful completion of the Pg Cert study pathway validated by the LSBU. The course allows the individual to explore and evaluate the diverse skills and knowledge needed for spiritual care leadership and management, including learning about compassionate community leadership. The academic modules focus and examine the NHS dimensions of leadership and the justification of theology with reference to multi-faith and belief highly diverse chaplaincy teams and communities. Throughout this course students will develop advanced skills to provide excellent pastoral ethical support within the health care environment. Individuals will also evaluate various approaches to research in healthcare chaplaincy from qualitative and quantitative perspectives and critically assess the rigour of different research methodologies to inform contemporary chaplaincy practices, promotive evidence-based practices. The course is aligned to meet the professional competences, as measured by the UK Board of Healthcare Chaplaincy. This course will also be appropriate for those who are already chaplains but wish to enhance their knowledge, skills, and practice further. For More Information: Please contact the Course Director: Revd Nana Kyei-Baffour, Email: Nana.Kyei-Baffour@gstt.nhs.uk Tel: Direct: 020 7188 9844 Or 020 7188 1187 Mode Duration Start date Application code Application method Part-time 1 year September 5840 Direct to LSBU Location Southwark Campus London South Bank University student union is located at 103 Borough Rd, London SE1 0AA. If you are visiting our Southwark Campus, you may wish to use our downloadable campus map (PNG File 466 KB). For information on accessibility, see our DisabledGo access guides. See our location page for more details.

Need further information? Call us on 0800 923 8888 to discuss entry requirements. UK Qualifications International Qualifications Pg Dip (Top-Up), Healthcare Chaplaincy and Wellbeing Applicants will be considered on an individual basis but must meet the following entry requirements before being considered for admission: Prospective candidates must: - Have successfully completed the Pg Cert in Healthcare Chaplaincy and Wellbeing offered as part of the GSTT/LSBU collaboration. Be eligible to be registered with the UK Board of Healthcare Chaplaincy. This includes to show a recognized status as a member or observant with a mainstream Faith Community or Belief Group. A mainstream faith community or belief group are those recognized by the Network for Pastoral, Spiritual and Religious Care in Health (NPSRCH) or Churches Together in England (CTE) or the Free Churches Group (FCG). Evidence to be provided. Providing a clear enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Scheme) with POCA (Protection of Children Act) & POVA (Protection of Vulnerable Adults) for hospital placement purposes. Complete the Healthcare Chaplaincy Personal Statement, using the linked proforma. For More Information: Please contact the Course Director: Revd Nana Kyei-Baffour, Email: Nana.Kyei-Baffour@gstt.nhs.uk Tel: Direct: 020 7188 9844 Or 020 7188 1187

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International applicants (September 2026 intake): final application deadline (27 July 2026 for Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nigeria, Sri Lanka, Nepal; 31 August 2026 if applying from the UK/Ireland)