The OTHM Level 6 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management is an advanced, Ofqual-regulated RQF qualification designed to develop the knowledge, understanding and management skills required for professional roles in the health and social care sector. The qualification focuses on developing capable managers who can contribute effectively to service quality, organisational performance and person-centred care.

Learners develop expertise across eight mandatory areas, including personal and professional development, managing quality in health and social care, principles of health and social care management, workplace health and safety, financial decision-making, human resource management, leadership and management, and research methods for healthcare professionals. This broad curriculum combines management theory with practical, sector-focused knowledge relevant to contemporary health and social care environments.

The qualification is particularly suitable for health and social care professionals, supervisors, team leaders, aspiring managers and experienced practitioners seeking to strengthen their leadership and management capabilities. It supports the development of skills in quality improvement, workforce management, financial decision-making, policy implementation, teamwork, service evaluation, research and evidence-based practice.

The OTHM Level 6 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management can support professional development and progression towards management responsibilities across healthcare, residential care, domiciliary care, community services and wider social care settings. Successful learners may also progress to relevant Level 7 or Master’s-level study, subject to the receiving institution’s requirements.