I think it depends on the stance taken by the prospective employer. The SLA
could well be the underlying reason and possibly SEQUOHS.

If you want to discuss further options please contact me off list:
[log in to unmask].

Anne

On 10/10/2014 19:41, "Cathy Martin" <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> Hi Anne
> Thanks for this information. One of the reasons I raised the question was that
> I had had a conversation with a recruitment agent regarding roles they were
> recruiting to for a provider. I was told that the provider had stipulated OHAs
> on part 3 of the register only and the reason given was that their SLAs
> required it.  I am concerned that some providers may make this an integral
> part of future tenders thus excluding those of us who have equally good
> experience and non NMC approved courses. I also wonder whether employers
> understand that my qualification and experience is just as good as that of
> Someone who holds the SCPHN.
>
>
> Cathy
>
>> On 10 Oct 2014, at 18:39, [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]>
>> wrote:
>>
>> Hello Cathy
>>
>> NMC approved courses must meet all the standards that the NMC set including
>> a requirement to undertake a period of practice supervised by another OHN
>> who holds SCPHN registration. Your MSc is an excellent one. Sadly, it is not
>> approved by the NMC as it was not designed to comply with NMC requirements.
>> There was a short window of opportunity to gain registration by submission
>> of a portfolio. That has not been available since about 2010.
>>
>>
>> The only way now to become registered on the NMC SCPHN register is by
>> completing an NMC approved programme which confers SCPHN registration on
>> graduation. Crystal ball gazing - the new National School of Occupational
>> Health will, I am sure, approve courses for OHNs in the future. By that
>> stage SCPHN registration may be of lesser importance.
>>
>> If I were recruiting an OHN to join a department I have managed their
>> registration as a SCPHN would be of lesser importance to me than their
>> competence, OH skills set and their education in OH. Holding an MSc from
>> Birmingham Uni would certainly be a distinct advantage. I have raised this
>> with the Diana Kloss in her capacity as Chair of the Council for Work and
>> Health.
>>
>> Anne
>>
>> Anne Harriss
>> Course Director
>> LONDON SOUTH BANK UNIVERSITY
>>
>>
>>> On 10/10/2014 13:48, "Cathy Martin" <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>>>
>>> I'm sure this question has been asked before but here goes - Has anyone else
>>> noticed that many more employers are asking for OH advisors to be on part 3
>>> of
>>> the register?  I'm experienced and have what I consider to be a good
>>> qualification (PgDip OH, University of Birmingham) yet I would not be
>>> considered for some roles because I am not on part 3 of the register.  I
>>> understand the need for accredited courses which ensure a standard of
>>> competency for occupational health but certainly when I undertook my course,
>>> which wasn't that long ago, there weren't many of these available. If I
>>> choose
>>> to undertake further study to be able to call myself a specialist practioner
>>> and enter the hallowed halls of part 3 of the register, how would I go about
>>> that?  My PgDip was  taken at masters level.  I thought it was pretty good
>>> but
>>> clearly if the trend is for employers to request Part 3 of the register for
>>> OH
>>> positions, I will have to think again.
>>>
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