Qualifi Level 7 Diploma in Health and Social Care

From expertise to excellence in healthcare leadership

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Course Level

Level 7

Course Type

Ofqual Regulated

Awarding Body

Qualifi

Duration

6 to 12 months

Study Mood

Online

Assessment

Assignments Based

Course Overview

What is this course

The Qualifi Level 7 Diploma in Health and Social Care is a regulated Level 7 qualification designed to develop advanced knowledge and practical understanding of management, leadership, strategy, quality improvement and research within health and social care settings. It is particularly relevant to learners seeking to strengthen their capability to analyse organisational challenges, evaluate management approaches and contribute effectively to improvement within health and social care organisations.

The qualification is accredited to the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) and has the Qualification Accreditation Number (QAN) 610/1483/7. Qualifi is an Ofqual-recognised and regulated awarding organisation, with Ofqual reference number RN5160. The qualification is therefore positioned within England’s regulated qualifications framework, while its subject content can also support learners and professionals working in international health and social care environments.

The Qualifi Level 7 Diploma in Health and Social Care covers six key areas: health and social care leadership, people management, financial management, strategies and policies, leading organisational change, and research methods for healthcare professionals. These areas enable learners to examine leadership theories, performance management, financial information, strategic planning, quality improvement and research approaches in health and social care contexts.

Course Content

Detailed Curriculum Structure

Qualifi Level 7 Diploma in Health and Social Care consists of 6 mandatory units having 1200 TQT and 600 GLH. Candidates must complete all of the following Mandatory units.

Sr#	Unit Title	Credits	GLH
1	Leadership in Health and Social Care	20	100
2	Human Resource Management in Health and Social Care	20	100
3	Financial Management in Health and Social Care	20	100
4	Strategic Planning and Policy Development in Health and Social Care	20	100
5	Driving Organizational Change in Health and Social Care	20	100
6	Research Methods for Health and Social Care Professionals	20	100

Learning Outcomes of Qualifi Level 7 Diploma in Health and Social Care

Health and Social Care Leadership

Understand theories of leadership utilized in health and social care settings.
Understand influences on motivation and performance in the health and social care sector
Understand the features of effective team performance within the health and social care sector.

Managing People in Health and Social Care

Understand recruitment and selection processes in health and social care.
Understand training and career development opportunities available for individuals in the health and social care sector.
Understand performance management in health and social care.
Understand strategies for managing a diverse workforce.

Managing Finance in the Health and Social Care Sector

Understand the role of financial information in managing health and social care organisations.
Understand the different sources of finance available for the health and social care organisations.
Understand how business decisions in health and social care can be informed by financial information.

Health and Social Care Strategies and Policies

Understand the development of international healthcare policy
Understand external and internal environments for health and social care organisations
Understand strategic and business plans for healthcare organisations based on environmental analysis.
Understand the contribution of public and health promotion in the provision of health and social care services.

Leading Change in Health and Social Care

Understand perspectives of quality in health and social care services
Understand strategies for achieving quality in health and social car eservices
Understand the principles of change management in health and social care settings.
Be able to create a plan and implement effective change within a health and social care organisation.
Be able to analyse stakeholder responses to organisational change

Research Methods for Healthcare Professionals

Understand the relevance of research within health and social care contexts.
Understand research approaches in health and social care contexts.
Be able to plan a research proposal relevant to management of health and social care.
Be able to analyse and interpret a range of data.

Understand the relationship between research and evidence based practice.

Who Should Attend

Target Audience and Participants

The Qualifi Level 7 Diploma in Health and Social Care is designed for learners who want to develop advanced knowledge of leadership, people management, finance, strategy, organisational change and research within health and social care settings. The qualification is particularly relevant to professionals and aspiring managers who have responsibilities involving service delivery, organisational performance, workforce management or quality improvement.

This qualification is suitable for

Health and Social Care Managers: Professionals responsible for managing services, teams, operational activities or organisational performance.
Health and Social Care Team Leaders: Experienced team leaders seeking stronger capabilities in leadership, motivation, performance management and team development.
Care Service Managers and Supervisors: Professionals involved in coordinating care services, supporting staff and maintaining effective service standards.
Healthcare Professionals Moving into Management: Practitioners seeking to develop management and leadership knowledge alongside their professional experience.
Social Care Professionals: Individuals working in social care environments who want to understand strategic planning, workforce management, financial decision-making and service improvement.
Aspiring Health and Social Care Leaders: Learners preparing for responsibilities involving organisational leadership, change management and strategic decision-making.
Quality and Service Improvement Professionals: Professionals involved in improving health and social care services, organisational processes and outcomes.
Workforce and People Management Professionals: Individuals responsible for recruitment, staff development, performance management, retention and workforce diversity.
Health and Social Care Policy and Strategy Professionals: Learners involved in analysing strategies, policies, organisational environments and approaches to achieving quality in care services.
Professionals Developing Research Skills: Individuals who need to understand research approaches and apply research and investigation to health and social care contexts.

The qualification is also appropriate for UK and international learners, with the specification requiring learners outside the UK to identify the country when referring to legislation, regulations or codes of practice in their assessment evidence.

For learners seeking an advanced qualification focused on health and social care leadership, management, strategic planning, organisational change and research, this Level 7 diploma provides a structured academic and vocational pathway aligned with senior management responsibilities.

Career & Learning Benefits

Skills, Knowledge & Opportunities You Will Earn

The Qualifi Level 7 Diploma in Health and Social Care develops advanced knowledge and applied skills in health and social care leadership, people management, financial management, strategy, organisational change and research. Its benefits are focused on strengthening professional capability for management and leadership responsibilities rather than guaranteeing a particular job or promotion.

Career Benefits:

Develops Health and Social Care Leadership Skills: Builds advanced understanding of leadership approaches, management responsibilities and decision-making within health and social care organisations.
Strengthens Management Capability: Supports learners in developing knowledge of workforce management, performance, motivation, team development and organisational effectiveness.
Improves Strategic Decision-Making: Develops the ability to examine health and social care strategies, policies, organisational priorities and external factors when making management decisions.
Builds Financial Management Knowledge: Introduces financial planning and management concepts relevant to health and social care organisations, supporting more informed resource-related decisions.
Supports Change Management Responsibilities: Develops knowledge of leading and managing organisational change, helping learners evaluate change processes and approaches to implementation.
Enhances Quality and Service Improvement Capability: Encourages learners to analyse organisational practices and identify approaches that can contribute to improved health and social care services.
Develops Research Capability: Provides knowledge of research methods relevant to healthcare professionals, supporting evidence-informed investigation and professional decision-making.
Supports Progression into Management Roles: The knowledge developed can be relevant to roles involving health and social care management, team leadership, service coordination, strategy and organisational improvement, subject to the learner’s experience and employer requirements.

Learning Benefits:

Advanced Health and Social Care Knowledge: Develops a broader and more critical understanding of contemporary management and leadership issues within health and social care.
Leadership and Management: Learners examine leadership approaches and their application to teams, organisations and service environments.
People Management: Develops understanding of managing people effectively, including performance, motivation, workforce development and organisational behaviour.
Strategic Planning: Builds the ability to analyse strategies and policies and consider their implications for health and social care organisations.
Financial Awareness: Develops understanding of financial management principles and their relevance to organisational planning and resource allocation.
Organisational Change: Enables learners to evaluate approaches to leading change and managing the challenges associated with organisational transformation.
Research Skills: Develops the ability to understand research methodologies and apply structured approaches to investigation within healthcare contexts.
Critical and Analytical Thinking: Encourages learners to evaluate information, examine organisational challenges and develop reasoned conclusions rather than relying solely on descriptive knowledge.
Evidence-Informed Practice: Connects management, strategy and research concepts with practical health and social care contexts, supporting more informed professional decision-making.
International Relevance: The qualification can be studied by learners internationally, with learners able to contextualise relevant legislation, regulations and professional requirements according to the country or health and social care environment being examined.

Overall, the Qualifi Level 7 Diploma in Health and Social Care is valuable for learners seeking to combine advanced academic understanding with practical management and leadership knowledge across health and social care environments.

Need More Information?

Frequently Asked Questions Explained

It is an Ofqual-regulated, postgraduate-level qualification designed to develop advanced leadership, management, and strategic skills for senior roles in health and social care.

Experienced professionals aiming for senior management or leadership positions.
Current managers seeking to strengthen their strategic and policy-making expertise.
Individuals aspiring to roles such as Healthcare Director, Policy Advisor, or Senior Care Manager.

The qualification is assignment-based, allowing learners to demonstrate knowledge through practical tasks rather than traditional exams.

Senior roles such as Director of Health and Social Care Services, Healthcare Manager, Policy Advisor, or Consultant.
Pathways to further academic study, including master’s or postgraduate degrees.

Yes, while regulated in the UK, it is widely recognized by employers and institutions globally. Recognition may vary depending on the country.

Enrollment Criteria

Minimum Eligibility Criteria for Enrollment

Basic English and communication skills recommended
Substantial professional experience in health and social care
Age 21 or above
Commitment to completing assignment-based assessments

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