Dr. Richard Griffin

Professor

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Biography

Richard Griffin is a Professor of Healthcare Management at King's Business School, having joined in September 2017. He has over thirty years of experience in the NHS and social care workforce, focusing on research related to vocational education policy. His research explores several topics including workforce planning, job design, pay, reward mechanisms, and widening participation in employment skills policy. For over a decade, he has investigated maternity support workers and the effectiveness of strategies designed to assist underrepresented groups in entering healthcare degrees. Additionally, he has contributed to employment programs for young people with special education needs and disabilities, cost-benefit analyses of apprenticeships, and the deployment of clinical support roles within mental health services. Griffin's work has significantly influenced NHS workforce policy, including the publication of his book on training evaluation. He has served as an advisor to the Cavendish Review and to Health Education England on workforce strategies. In recognition of his contributions to health and social care, he was awarded an MBE in 2015. Griffin is an active member of various committees focusing on employment and workforce development in the health sector.

Research Interests

Experience

Visiting Professor

2017-09-01 — Present

King's College London • London

Joined King's Business School to focus on Healthcare Management.

Awards

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Member of the Order of the British Empire

Requirements for King's College London

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:23
Reading
Required:23
Writing
Required:25
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant subject Quantitative competency (for some Economics/Finance programs)
Application Checklist
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  • Personal Statement
  • Two Academic References
  • CV/Resume
  • English Language Proficiency Proof
Specialization Notes

Requirements are consistent across King's Business School and Social Science & Public Policy departments for standard Master's entries.