Linda Ross

Linda Ross is a Professor in the Faculty of Life Sciences and Education at the University of South Wales, specializing in spiritual care and its integration into healthcare systems. Affiliated with the Health, Care, and Well-Being Research and Innovation Group, her work spans clinical practice, education, and policy. She has authored over 130 academic publications, including the 2025 book Spiritual Assessment in Healthcare: A Resource Guide.

Education:

• PhD in Nursing (Queen Margaret College, 1992)
• Registered General Nurse (UKCC, 1986)
• BA Nursing (Queen Margaret College, 1986)

Research Interests:

• Spiritual assessment methodologies
• Cross-cultural spiritual care practices
• Healthcare chaplaincy roles
• Professional competency development

Activities & Recognition:

• Editor for Journal for the Study of Spirituality and Health and Social Care Chaplaincy
• Founding member of the EPICC Network
• Recipient of the Top 100 Women of Spirit Award (2016)
• International visiting researcher at institutions like the University of Ghana and University of Otago

Key Projects: Development of the EPICC Spiritual Care Competency Tool, advocacy for holistic patient care frameworks, and global collaboration in spiritual healthcare education.