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

Entry Level Requirements

Careers

Employability Service

At LSBU, we want to set you up for a successful career. During your studies – and for two years after you graduate – you’ll have access to our Employability Service, which includes:

• Free employability workshop and events for student all year round, more details can be found on our event section.
• Online board where you can see a wide range of placements: part-time, full-time or voluntary. You can also drop in to see our Job Shop advisers, who are always available to help you take the next step in your search.
• LSBU Careers Hub offering group workshops on CVs, interview techniques and support, guidance on future careers, as well as loads of career resources, connecting you with employers, exciting events, 1-1 support and relevant workshops.

Our Student Enterprise team can also help you start your own business and develop valuable entrepreneurial skills.

Employability

This course will enable graduates to apply for positions within chaplaincy in the NHS and elsewhere. In addition, students will have the opportunity to develop some key skills including improving communication, IT, literacy, and research skills and to be able to apply for further study.

Upon successful completion of the first three modules, students can be registered as Band 6 Healthcare Chaplains (equivalent to Band 6 Nursing). This is recognised throughout the UK in NHS hospitals and in other healthcare settings providing a gold standard for professional chaplaincy. So, students can enter the professional chaplaincy market with this qualification.

Also, after successfully completing the PG Cert Healthcare Chaplaincy and Wellbeing, students will be able to enter onto PG Diploma and Masters to increase their learning and promote their professional recognition and widen their employment opportunities to Bands 6 and 7 Healthcare Chaplaincy in managerial, consultancy and specialized roles.

Professional Link

The course is aligned to meet the professional competences as measured by the UK Board of Healthcare Chaplaincy (UKBCH).

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