Level 7 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management

The objective of the Level 7 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management qualification is to develop learners’ understanding of policy, management theory and practice in health and social care. It provides learners with an opportunity to engage with the challenges facing professionals, services users and policy makers in their own country. It will provide knowledge that underpins the ability to work as an effective manager in the hospitals/social care industry. It combines both theoretical and practical knowledge in the health and social care profession. The qualification will develop and enhance knowledge and skills in the areas of leading change, effective performance, planning and accountability, development and team leadership. Learners will be able to work in a variety of roles within health care administration and/or management.

For entry onto the  Level 7 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management qualification, learners must possess:

• An honours degree in related subject or UK level 6 diploma or an equivalent overseas qualification
• Mature learners with management experience
• Learner must be 21 years old or older at the beginning of the course

The OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management qualification consists of 6 mandatory units for a combined total of 120 credits

• Health and Social Care Leadership
• Managing People in Health and Social Care
• Managing Finance in Health and Social Care
• Health and Social Care Strategies and Policies
• Leading Change in Health and Social Care
• Research Methods for Healthcare Professionals

A Level 7 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management opens up various senior-level career opportunities in healthcare, social services, and management.

Healthcare Management & Leadership:

• Overseeing operations in hospitals, clinics, or care facilities
•  Managing hospital departments, budgets, and patient care services
• Running residential or nursing care homes, ensuring compliance and quality care
• Leading medical teams and implementing healthcare strategies
•  Managing community health programs and social work teams
• Developing and implementing public health initiatives
• Overseeing services for vulnerable populations, such as elderly or disabled individuals

Policy and Regulator Roles:

• Working with government or NGOs to shape healthcare policies
• Ensuring health and social care providers meet regulations
• Implementing policies to protect vulnerable individuals in care

Entrepreneurship & Private Sector Roles:

• Running a private healthcare or social care business
• Managing staffing solutions for healthcare providers
• Leading digital health and innovation projects

Achieving the Level 7 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management qualification enables learners to progress into or within employment and/or continue their further study. As this qualification is approved and regulated by Ofqual (Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulation), learners are eligible to progress to Master’s top-up programmes at many universities in the UK and overseas with advanced standing.