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UKPHR Specialist Registration by Portfolio Assessment (SRbPA): An Alternative Pathway to Public Health Specialist Recognition

The SRbPA route is not a developmental path but an equivalent route for those with significant experience, and it becomes particularly relevant for addressing workforce shortages and strengthening the workforce pipeline

Eligibility and Requirements

This registration route is designed for experienced public health professionals who are already working at the level of a Public Health consultant and can demonstrate proficiency in all of UKPHR's Knowledge and Show How competencies, outlined in the 'Essential Documents' section. To fully understand the process and requirements, it is highly recommended to review the FAQs provided by UKPHR.

Application Process

UKPHR’s Specialist registration by portfolio assessment (SRbPA) route is a retrospective assessment of knowledge, skills and experience.

  1. The pre-application process which assesses whether you are working at the right level for this route and will be able to provide evidence across the full range of UKPHR competencies.
  2. Submission of your portfolio for assessment if UKPHR is satisfied that you are working at the right level

UK Public Health Register – 2. Specialist Registration by Portfolio Assessment (ukphr.org)

London Enhanced Support Programme

 In London, NHS England offers a support programme for those working towards this portfolio.

  • Personalised career development conversation to map individual progress towards the portfolio
  • Help with portfolio structure, matrix, and commentary
  • Peer Support Network
  • Access to London Public Health Registrar Training Days
  • Access to project work in other organisations to demonsrate show how gaps
  • Access to Faculty of Public Health Diplomat exam revision groups (when know how currency has expired)

Eligibility Criteria

  • Already working at a level equivalent to a newly qualified Public Health Consultant 
  • Able to demonstrate all UKPHR Knowledge and Show How competencies
  • Must work in London 
  • Able to retrospectively evidence experience across public health domains
  • Will have sufficient evidence to submit a pre-aplication within 18 months

Interested?

In order to apply you should:
  • ​​Feel that you are working at the level of a newly qualified consultant
  • Work in London
  • Read the UKPHR guidance to ensure you are working at the right level
  • Use the UKPHR matrix to fully understand what your knows how and shows how gaps are
  • Have a postgraduate qualification of level 7
  • Feel confident you can submit a pre-application within one or two years, while working on minor gaps 
  • Have  a public health consultant, who has worked with you for at least 1 year, sign off that you are working at the relevant level
 
 
 
Please note that applications are now open to all at any time but will be reviewed on a monthly basis. Anyone eligible who applies will be offered a one-to-one career conversation with one of our experts to agree which level of support is appropriate to you at this point. 
 
Please use the UKPHR website, supporting information and FAQ's. You can also contact the UKPHR for queries about your own experience. This site has everything you should need.