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Navigating Public Health Workforce Challenges in a Changing Climate

Explore the dilemma of balancing defined standards and flexibility in public health skills amidst increased regulation. Discover workforce development, occupational standards, and portfolio building for effective public health practice. Consider continuous professional development options and bespoke learning solutions.

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Navigating Public Health Workforce Challenges in a Changing Climate

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  1. Public Health Skills Fit for Purpose Gil Barton, Robert Gordon UniversityAnne Whitcombe, NHS Grampian

  2. The Dilemma How can we reconcile the current drive for defined standards and increased regulation of the workforce with the need for flexible and adaptable public health skills in a changing climate?

  3. Developing the public health workforce Defined Standards Flexibility Workforce Development Occupational Standards Portfolio Building Regulation Structural Change Specialist Registration Financial Restrictions Public Safety Working Differently

  4. Possible solutions….. Continuous Professional Development @ Health Sciences Including: • Behaviour Change in Practice (5 credit) Levels 11 (M) – 7 (UG) ODL • Promoting Health in Practice ( 5 credit) Level 11 (M) – ODL • Thinking Differently: Integrating Fifth Wave Thinking into Professional Practice (5 credit) Level 11 – ODL Postgraduate Study including PGCert, PGDip & MSc programmes NHS Health Scotland – Developing Effective Practice (delivered by NHS Boards) Bespoke NHS Learning & Development Needs A.N. Other…..

  5. References Department of Health. 2007. Trust, Assurance & Safety. DOH. London. Lyon, A., 2003. The Fifth Wave. Edinburgh: Scottish Council Foundation. Scottish Government. 2009. A Force for Improvement – Workforce Response to Better Health, Better Care. The Scottish Government: Edinburgh.

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