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Sarah, I know that in addition to being a SCPHN you are also registered as an Occupational Psychologist with the BPS. I recall you telling me that getting that registration was like joining the ³Magic Circle². You are probably one of the most well qualified mental health specialist practicing within OH nursing. Best Anne On 25/03/2015 09:57, "Sarah Witwicka" <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > Hi, all > > I embarrassed, but that's probably just me. I thought it best to put my hands > up here and now rather than (potentially) read several rounds of nods of > agreement, and have Janet later find out that I'm a jisc member also. > Awkward...? > > I didn't expect my reply to into a thread, but thank you everyone, including > Janet, for this food for thought. > > > Best wishes, > > Sarah. > > Sent from my iPad > > On 25 Mar 2015, at 10:43, "Janet Patterson" > <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > >> Re: [OCC-HEALTH] Skills of SCPHN - OH >> Thanks for your constructive feedback. >> I totally agree when in the field of work the skills will be honed into the >> area of work. >> The context I was speaking of was more for widespread work over a variety of >> contracts. >> Finally it was not intended to single an individual out. >> >> Kind Regards, >> >> Janet Patterson RGN, RSCPHN- OH, MMEDSci, CMIOSH >> Director OHN Services >> Black and Banton >> >> Tel: 0191 487 10 40 / mobile 07557 768112 >> Black and Banton providing occupational and physical health services: health >> surveillance - medicals - drugs and alcohol testing - HAVS, ergonomics - >> stress management - sickness absence - training - health promotion campaigns >> - osteopathy - remedial massage - sports injuries - deep tissue massage - bad >> back treatment - stress counselling - offshore medicals - injury prevention >> advice - flu and travel vaccinations - first aid training >> >> The information contained in this email is intended only for the use of the >> person(s) to whom it is addressed and may be confidential or contain legally >> privileged information. 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If you have received this email in error please >> immediately advise us by return email and delete the email document without >> making a copy. >> >> Black and Banton Limited reserves the right to monitor e-mails in accordance >> with the Telecommunications (Lawful Business Practice) (Interception of >> Communications) Regulations 2000. >> >> Registered in England and Wales No. 04423463 at C4 Kingfisher House, Kingsway >> North, Team Valley, Gateshead UK NE11 0JQ >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> From: [log in to unmask] [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf >> Of Wendy Stimson Ladd >> Sent: 25 March 2015 09:14 >> To: [log in to unmask] >> Subject: Re: [OCC-HEALTH] Skills of SCPHN - OH >> >> Hi Janet >> >> >> >> I also disagree, if an OHA is working within an industry that has no issues >> with noise etc, but perhaps has a high level of stressı, sickness absence >> and foreign travel for example, I would want to see that the OHA has the >> appropriate skills to undertake the tasks of her role - why would they waste >> their time and money doing audio and spiro courses that they may never use? >> Instead they might do a legal update, mental health study day and would >> certainly need an imms course. >> >> >> >> If of course they moved to a different role, they might need to up skill as >> required. >> >> >> >> A Specialist in my opinion is just that - a Specialist in the field that they >> are working? With the ability to state when something is outside of that >> remit. >> >> >> >> Sarah - absolutely no need to feel ashamed, perhaps its an opportunity for us >> all to look at the tasks we undertake and ensure we are fully competent? >> >> >> >> >> >> Kind regards >> >> Wendy >> >> Wendy Stimson-Ladd RGN SCPHN (OH) >> Director >> >> AWL Occupational Health Ltd >> Occupational Health, Workplace Mediation and Coaching >> >> Tel: 01293 532477 >> Mob: 07814 288642 >> Website: www.awloh.co.uk <http://www.awloh.co.uk> >> LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=77137393&trk=tab_pro >> >> Based in West Sussex >> AWL Occupational Health Ltd is a Company registered in England and Wales. >> Registered number: 7380521 Registered office: The Apex, 2 Sheriffs Orchard, >> Coventry. CV1 3PP >> >> >> Please be advised that all e-mail communication relevant to assisting in the >> management of the OH process will be entered into the individual's OH file. >> This may therefore be disclosed to the client under the Data Protection Act >> (1998) >> >>> >>> On 25 Mar 2015, at 08:56, [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]> >>> wrote: >>> >>> >>> Totally agree. It was very brave of Sarah to do so. >>> Anne >>> >>> >>> On 25/03/2015 08:28, "SUE" <[log in to unmask] <x-msg:[log in to unmask]> >>> > wrote: >>> >>> >>>> >>>> While I may agree with Janet in principle its a bit mean to have a rant and >>>> for Sarah to feel she has to identify herself and feel embarrassed. We are >>>> supposed to support each other, not be a bit worthy and preachy. Just my >>>> opinion. >>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> ----- Original Message ----- >>>>> >>>>> From: Sarah Witwicka <mailto:[log in to unmask]> >>>>> >>>>> To: [log in to unmask] <x-msg:[log in to unmask]> >>>>> >>>>> Sent: Wednesday, March 25, 2015 8:09 AM >>>>> >>>>> Subject: Re: [OCC-HEALTH] Skills of SCPHN - OH >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Errrr... That person is me. I just feel a tad embarrassed right now. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Best wishes, >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Sarah Witwicka. >>>>> >>>>> Sent from my iPad >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On 25 Mar 2015, at 08:57, "Janet Patterson" >>>>> <[log in to unmask] >>>>> <x-msg:[log in to unmask]> > wrote: >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> I have been seeking an OHA / technician in the London / South area and I >>>>>> have just come across a Reg SCPHN- OH (Reg 2012) who has never had >>>>>> training or done Spirometry or audiometry!! >>>>>> >>>>>> I am astounded! Surely this is the bread and butter of OH? >>>>>> >>>>>> I have advised this person as a matter of priority to seek training and >>>>>> experience in this area as even if not hands on they should be able to >>>>>> understand and supervise the interpretations. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Can I ask the jist list your thoughts??? >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Kind Regards, >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Janet Patterson RGN, RSCPHN- OH, MMEDSci, CMIOSH >>>>>> >>>>>> Director OHN Services >>>>>> >>>>>> Black and Banton >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Tel: 0191 487 10 40 / mobile 07557 768112 >>>>>> >>>>>> Black and Banton providing occupational and physical health services: >>>>>> health surveillance - medicals - drugs and alcohol testing - HAVS, >>>>>> ergonomics - stress management - sickness absence - training - health >>>>>> promotion campaigns - osteopathy - remedial massage - sports injuries - >>>>>> deep tissue massage - bad back treatment - stress counselling - offshore >>>>>> medicals - injury prevention advice - flu and travel vaccinations - first >>>>>> aid training >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> The information contained in this email is intended only for the use of >>>>>> the person(s) to whom it is addressed and may be confidential or contain >>>>>> legally privileged information. 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