21 Sep 2026 (Available)
Apply by: 24 Aug 2026
September intake
Course overview
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 Council for Professional Chaplains and Pastoral Carers (The Council). This course will also be appropriate for those who are already chaplains but wish to enhance their knowledge, skills, and practice further.
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Email: Nana.Kyei-Baffour@nhs.net
Tel: Direct: 020 7188 9844 Or 020 7188 1187
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Funding
- £3450.00 for all non-GSTT employees
- £2,450 for GSTT Employees who are not sponsored
- £1,230 for GSTT Employees who are sponsored (Sponsorship Letter will need to be provided)
Why choose LSBU?
Our Central London facilities provide an ideal environment for clinical skills development and simulation learning. The skills laboratories and lecture rooms are equipped for teaching a variety of skills in a safe environment, allowing participants to develop high levels of competence and confidence under close supervision.
We offer programmes for all levels of healthcare staff. From study days and foundation degrees for staff working in bands 1-4, through to top-up degrees, specialist modules, Master's programmes and professional doctorates for a variety of healthcare professionals.
Undertaking CPD at LSBU means learning from experts with excellent knowledge and clinical skills in their area of speciality. Many of our academic staff hold joint posts between LSBU and some of London's most prestigious hospitals and healthcare services.
Course details
Prerequisites
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 Council for Professional Chaplains and Pastoral Carers (The Council). 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.
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