SWOE Scheme Coordinator, Public Health, Bristol Practitioner registration Webinar South West of England Practitioner Scheme By Mark Jefferies SWOE Scheme Coordinator, Public Health, Bristol 23rd May 2017

Background and context In 2010 the UK Public Health Register (UKPHR) commissioned research to assess the risks posed at different levels of public health practice; Conclusion & Rationale- Public Health practice, whether it be at the strategic or front-line operational levels, carries risk of harm to the public. The risk is sufficient to justify regulation of the public health workforce; Ethics- Registered Practitioners make declaration of fitness to practise, and acceptance of the principles and guidance published in Good Public Health Practice and UKPHR’s Code of Conduct .

UK Practitioner registration coverage 2012- 2017

Practitioner workforce profile The public health Practitioner workforce covers a wide cross-section of public health specialties in a wide range of settings, such as the NHS, local authorities and the voluntary and private sectors; Public Health Practitioners have responsibility for specific areas of work, continually develop their area of work and support others to understand it. Practitioners are likely to contribute to multi-agency/multi-disciplinary programs of work. Generally practitioners will work as part of a larger team led by someone working at a higher level; Advanced public health practitioners have responsibility for and expertise in, areas of public health and provide leadership in their area of expertise. Practitioners will normally contribute to multi-agency programs of work; Clear autonomy in work area, identified in original PH Skills & Knowledge Framework level 5 and above.

Who can apply? Public Health Practitioners from Local Authorities, NHS, Voluntary and Private sectors; SWOE Scheme areas covered: Devon, Plymouth, Torbay, Somerset, North Somerset, Wiltshire, BANES, Bristol, South Gloucestershire and Cornwall.

Practitioner testimony Live Testimony from a successful South West of England Practitioner now registered with UKPHR Tracey Hellyar, Somerset

Practitioner benefits Enhanced confidence, competence & morale Understanding of work related PH strategic input Ability to target & develop work towards PH agenda Ability to reflect & identify knowledge/skills gaps Quality of professional practice increased Empowerment with professional autonomy in work areas, promoting initiative & innovation Confidence to engage in multidisciplinary environments Competence in developing partnership networks, joining up research, policy, and PH interventions.

Employer benefits LA Joined up PH Knowledge/Skill base. Multidisciplinary approach Business Planning- Identifying skill gaps, service needs, competence & training requirements Standardised approach- Principles, values, standards providing quality practice, career progression indicators, Workplace Management controls Budget cost savings- Research, commissioning, interventions, policy & strategies cost effective Promotes safe practice, ethics & good image.

Assessor testimonies Testimony from experienced Scheme Assessors for Practitioner registration: Louisa Newman, Public Health England (PHE) Live testimony Steve Maddern, Wiltshire Deborah Lear, Public Health England (PHE) Written testimony

What Practitioner registration involves Join a Cohort of Practitioners from across the South West with the local South West of England Practitioner Registration Scheme; Portfolio development to demonstrate Public Health Practice; United Kingdom Public Health Register (UKPHR) Standards and Indicators: Area 1: Professional and ethical practice, Area 2: Technical competencies in public health, Area 3: Application of technical competencies to public health work, Area 4: Underpinning skills; Typically 3 commentaries for separate pieces of work; Supporting evidence for work- 50% currency within previous 3 years, current practice; Scheme Offer – Workshops, Portfolio Development Groups (PDG’s), Facilitator and Coordinator support, Mentors for Practitioners; Completion within Cohort time-line, between 12 months-2 years.

Verifier testimony Testimony from an experienced Consultant Verifier for the Scheme, Christina Gray, Somerset Written testimony

Practitioner registration- Start-finish Process Send application with self-assessment exercise Applications vetted by the Scheme Cohort members agreed Introduction day 1st Workshop to plan and map commentaries and evidence Assessor appointed Completion dates agreed for commentaries Attend Portfolio Development Groups Assessment Verification Verification Panel Completion Registration with United Kingdom Public Health Register (UKPHR).

Question and Answer (Q&A) The Scheme Coordinator will answer a series of questions raised on the day; Issues raised that were not resolved during the Webinar will be followed up with the participants afterwards.

Contact Details Mark Jefferies, Scheme Co-Ordinator South West of England: Mark.jefferies@bristol.gov.uk