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We are planning our curriculum for our next degree to be offered from 2016 so the thread was useful and mirrored the outcome of one of our meetings this week. Anne On 25/03/2015 10:23, "Janet Patterson" <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > HI, > I started this thread so I will finish. Credit where credit due, we need > specialist with mental health background this is a valuable skill set. J > > Regards, > Janet > > > > From: [log in to unmask] [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf > Of [log in to unmask] > Sent: 25 March 2015 10:07 > To: [log in to unmask] > Subject: Re: [OCC-HEALTH] Skills of SCPHN - OH > > 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. If you are not the intended recipient you are hereby >>> notified that any perusal, use, distribution, copying or disclosure is >>> strictly prohibited. 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> >>> <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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