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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?

NHSE London are holding an informational session for individuals who are seeking to submit a pre-application/portfolio to the UKPHR for specialist registration. 

 

The information session will cover the following topics:

 

·                What is Specialist Registration by Portfolio Assessment?​

·                What is the process for submitting a portfolio?​

·                How can I determine my eligibility?

·                Tips for writing your pre-app and portfolio​

·                What is the London Support Offer?​

·                How do I apply for the London Support Offer?​

 

The session will not be recorded, but slides will be shared and questions and answers noted. 

 

The session will be:

 

  • 26th January 10.30am to 12pm virtually on MS teams  

 

To sign up please use this form. Please hold the date in your diary as there may be a delay in sending invites with the Christmas Break. 

 

In the meantime, Please use the UKPHR website, which has a wealth of information to help you determine if this is the right route for you, including a matrix to map out where you gaps in your knows how or shows hows. 

 

We will also be running info sessions for managers with details to follow, but you are welcome to invite your manager to this session too. 

 

After the session is delivered, we will open applications for the London Support Offer.