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20 September 2024Webinar
Certificate in Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) – 2 day qualification
Day one: Friday 20 September 2024 (Virtual)
Day two: Thursday 26 September 2024 (Birmingham)Course tutor: Dr Roger Cooke, consultant in occupational medicine, and a leading expert in hand-arm vibration syndrome
Do you want to improve the management of HAVs in your workplace? Join The At Work Partnership for a two-day intensive qualification course including examination.
This training for OH professionals examines the requirements for health surveillance for a workforce exposed to hand-transmitted vibration, and the diagnosis and management of an individual with HAVS. It will provide an in-depth understanding of HAVS, and of the OH role in managing issues related to hand-transmitted vibration in the workplace.
The course teaches delegates all aspects of the syllabus for HAVS competence as defined by the FOM including:
- Basic principles
- Legal background
- Workplace assessment
- Health surveillance and clinical assessment
- Occupational health action and adviceDelivered virtually on day one and face-to-face on day 2 in Birmingham, the course will provide a comprehensive understanding of HAVS and the role of OH, enabling qualified OH professionals to clinically assess HAVS-related conditions and to undertake health surveillance.
Who is the training designed for?
This training is designed for OH nurses and doctors, who want to improve their knowledge, skills and competence in HAVS and gain the FOM certificate qualification.
This course forms part of a series of HAVS courses aimed at providing high quality HAVS training for various levels of experience. For beginners, or those new to HAVS, there is a NEW introductory level course specifically for OH technicians and nurses; for those who have already taken the 2-day course, The At Work Partnership also provide a refresher course.
Click here for the full course programme and to book online.
DON’T MISS OUT – Secure your place on the Certificate in HAVS course now!
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24 September 2024Hybrid
Date: Tuesday 24th - Thursday 26th September 2024
Location: Live in-person London & Manchester, virtual attendance also available
Be at the forefront of business strategy, deliver high performance and help shape more humanistic organisations that prioritise workplace wellbeing.
The 10th Wellbeing at Work Summit UK takes place 24th-26th September 2024 live in-person in London, Manchester & virtually. The three-day festival will attract senior-level HR, Reward, Wellness, Benefit and business leaders from across the region like you, who want to take their wellbeing and mental health strategies to the next level.
SOM members receive a 20% discount when booking on the Wellbeing at Work website - email Ann.Caluori@som.org.uk for the discount code.
Please note, registration is open only to HR, Benefit & Wellbeing leaders from employers with 250+ employees. Unless a conference sponsor, any registration received from Vendors, Providers, Health and Benefits Consultants, Benefit, Wellness Service Providers and Associations or anyone in a sales or accounts management role will be automatically cancelled and refunded.
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25 September 2024London
Occupational Health Nurses and AHPs Careers Morning – Wednesday 25th September
in partnership with the National School of Occupational Health
TfL, 6th Floor, 14 Pier Walk, London SE10 0ES
10.30 Welcome and Introduction - Janet O'Neill, National School of Occupational Health
Occupational Health as a Career:
10.45 Professor Anne Harriss - SOM Past President
11.00 Stephanie Foster, PAM OH - a private provider
11.15 Sarah Holling - an NHS provider
11.30 Mandy Kelly, AHP
11.45 -12.30 A Career in Occupational Health, Your Questions Answered...Programme subject to change.
- Contact mimi.eyeoyibo@som.org.uk for list of placements and information about joining SOM
- For careers information, go to the SOM Careers page
We are looking forward to seeing you at the event. Whilst we encourage you to attend in-person, please note that the event will also be livestreamed. A Teams link will be emailed to those that have signed up in due course.
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25 September 2024Webinar
Occupational Health Nurses and AHPs Careers Morning – Wednesday 25th September
in partnership with the National School of Occupational Health
Registration for Online Attendance Only
10.30 Welcome and Introduction - Janet O'Neill, National School of Occupational Health
Occupational Health as a Career:
10.45 Professor Anne Harriss - SOM Past President
11.00 Stephanie Foster, PAM OH - a private provider
11.15 Sarah Holling - an NHS provider
11.30 Mandy Kelly, AHP
11.45 -12.30 A Career in Occupational Health, Your Questions Answered...Programme subject to change.
- Contact mimi.eyeoyibo@som.org.uk for list of placements and information about joining SOM
- For careers information, go to the SOM Careers page
This registration page is for online attendance only. Please only register here if you are planning to attend this event remotely.
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25 September 2024London
Occupational Medicine Doctors Careers Afternoon – Wednesday 25th September
in partnership with the National School of Occupational Health
TfL, 6th Floor, 14 Pier Walk, London SE10 0ES
1.30pm -1.35pm Welcome - Nick Pahl, CEO SOM
1.35pm - 2.05pm Occupational Health – what it is and its medical training routes - Dr Ali Hashtroudi, National School of Occupational Health (confirmed)
2.05pm - 2.20pm What are recruiters looking for? - Katie Wery, Medigold Health (confirmed)
2.20pm - 2.35pm Speciality Training experience - NHS and commercial provider formal training - Dr Jacqueline Thompson (confirmed)
2.35pm - 2.50pm My occupational health career through the Portfolio Pathway - Dr Sarwar Chowdhury (confirmed)
Break
Opportunity for individual discussion slots with Dr Sarwar Chowdhury sarwar.chowdhury2@nhs.net
3.10pm -3.45pm Placement café - bringing together occupational health professionals who support placement opportunities - Janet O'Neill, National School of Occupational Health (confirmed)
3.45pm - 4.15pm Routes to entry via the Portfolio Pathway - Dr Jon Spiro (confirmed)
4.15pm - Close and Bookable slots available for individual 1:1 discussion after the event – email:
Dr Ali Hashtroudi AliAsad.Hashtroudi@gstt.nhs.uk
Dr Jon Spiro jon.spiro@tiscali.co.uk
Dr Jacqueline Thompson jacqueline.thompson@healthmanltd.com
Dr Sarwar Chowdhury sarwar.chowdhury2@nhs.net
Programme subject to change.
- Contact nick.llewellin@som.org.uk for list of placements and information about joining SOM.
- For careers information, go to the SOM Careers page and FOM website.
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25 September 2024Webinar
Occupational Medicine Doctors Careers Afternoon – Wednesday 25th September
in partnership with the National School of Occupational Health
Registration for Online Attendance Only
1.30pm -1.35pm Welcome - Nick Pahl, CEO SOM
1.35pm - 2.05pm Occupational Health – what it is and its medical training routes - Dr Ali Hashtroudi, National School of Occupational Health (confirmed)
2.05pm - 2.20pm What are recruiters looking for? - Katie Wery, Medigold Health (confirmed)
2.20pm - 2.35pm Speciality Training experience - NHS and commercial provider formal training - Dr Jacqueline Thompson (confirmed)
2.35pm - 2.50pm My occupational health career through the Portfolio Pathway - Dr Sarwar Chowdhury (confirmed)
Break
Opportunity for individual discussion slots with Dr Sarwar Chowdhury sarwar.chowdhury2@nhs.net
3.10pm -3.45pm Placement café - bringing together occupational health professionals who support placement opportunities - Janet O'Neill, National School of Occupational Health (confirmed)
3.45pm - 4.15pm Routes to entry via the Portfolio Pathway - Dr Jon Spiro (confirmed)
4.15pm - Close and Bookable slots available for individual 1:1 discussion after the event – email:
Dr Ali Hashtroudi AliAsad.Hashtroudi@gstt.nhs.uk
Dr Jon Spiro jon.spiro@tiscali.co.uk
Dr Jacqueline Thompson jacqueline.thompson@healthmanltd.com
Dr Sarwar Chowdhury sarwar.chowdhury2@nhs.net
Programme subject to change.
- Contact nick.llewellin@som.org.uk for list of placements and information about joining SOM.
- For careers information, go to the SOM Careers page and FOM website.
This registration page is for online attendance only. Please only register here if you are planning to attend this event remotely.
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09 October 2024
SOM Leadership Conference 2024 - Building success in OH
Wednesday 9th October 9.30am-4.30pm (in-person only)
RAF Centre of Aviation Medicine, RAF Henlow, Bedfordshire, SG16 6DN
An inclusive day for all disciplines offering inspiration to develop your leadership skills. Objectives are:
- Understand and articulate to others what leadership is in OH
- Reflect on the benefits of managing upwards and leading from behind
- Take away practical tips and steps, with examples, as to how OH can influence organisations to make positive change
“Leadership means the ability to influence the organisation to make positive changes and having a clear vision and to bring people on that journey for you. It also means managing challenging people management in difficult circumstances.”
Agenda (subject to change):
9.30am-10am Registration and networking
10am Welcome - Dr Vicky Mason, Chair of SOM Council
What does Leadership mean to you and what do we mean by Leadership in Occupational Health?
10.05am-10.45am My leadership development journey, including questions - Air Vice-Marshal David McLoughlin CBE MStJ KHS FRCP FFOM, Director Defence Healthcare
10.45am-11.25am 'Are we there yet?' - Skills and competencies needed to be an effective leader, including questions - Mr John Mark Williams, CEO Institute of Leadership
11.25am-11.40am Tea/coffee
11.40am -12.40pm Break out sessions: x2 sessions repeated, 20 mins each, with 5 min questions and moving time
- Mediation in the workplace: resolving conflict - Miss Natalie Graham, Workplace Mediator
- Successful policy writing - Mrs Hilary Winch RGN, Dip OH (Distinction), Chair NHS Health at Work Network
12.40pm-1.30pm Lunch/networking
1.30pm-2.30pm Break out sessions: x2 sessions repeated, 20 mins each, with 5 min questions and moving time
- Your leadership journey – taking the next step - Ms Emma Persand, SOM Diversity & Inclusion vice chair
- OH leadership without positional power - Dr Imogen Stilz, Consultant Occupational Physician
2.30pm-2.50pm Tea/coffee and networking break
2.50pm-3.45pm Managing your emotions and the emotions of others during difficult times - Prof Jo Yarker, Occupational Psychologist
3.45pm-4.15pm Q&A with all speakers
4.15pm Wrap up and close - Dr Lanre Ogunyemi, SOM President
£65 non-members; £50 SOM members (includes lunch and refreshments). To receive the SOM member discount, please log in to your SOM account before registering.
Military Personnel and Trainees in all fields (doctors and AHPs) can book at the discounted rate of £35 - contact Mimi.Eyeoyibo@som.org.uk for the discount code.
See:
Leadership and management for all doctors - professional standards - GMC
SOM Wellbeing buyers guide - will be available at www.som.org.uk
All nurses, doctors, AHPs and OH professionals, including trainees and students, are welcome.
Please note: Those attending must pre-register (we will ask for your Nationality once you have booked your place). You must bring a photo ID (passport or drivers license) on the day, or you will be denied entry.
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15 October 2024Webinar
Practical OH Law Certificate 2024
Tuesday 15th - Thursday 17th October 2024, A Virtual Course
Course director and lead tutor: Prof Diana Kloss, barrister
Do you have a particular interest in OH Law? Take The At Work Partnership's fantastic Practical OH Law Certificate course, led by Prof Diana Kloss. It will provide you with a detailed comprehension of the full scope of your legal responsibilities – so that you can ensure that your work, and the work of your department, is fully compliant with legislation and case law.
The three-day event is full of thought-provoking, valuable information for OH professionals who need to understand OH law in the workplace. You will leave with an in-depth knowledge of law at work and its implication for your organisation.
The course brings together some of the top experts in their fields. Prof Diana Kloss, the course director, is a leading authority on OH law, and is renowned for her clear explanations and expert guidance. Other legal experts, Nick Hanning and Emily Yeardley, join Diana in lecturing on the course, providing specialist contributions on different aspects of OH law.
How will gaining this qualification benefit you and your organisation?
You will gain:
- A comprehensive knowledge of key occupational health legal issues, from medical confidentiality and consent to disability discrimination, employment law and fitness for work
- Insight into the liabilities of the employer and OH professionals in criminal and civil law
- Advice on best practice and avoiding cases reaching an employment tribunal
- Guidance on tribunal legal procedure
- An understanding of how to apply the law to different workplace scenarios and put it into context
SPECIAL OFFERS
EARLY BIRD OFFERS now available! Save up to £100 + VAT when you book and pay before Friday 6th September 2024!
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE FULL COURSE PROGRAMME & SECURE YOUR PLACE NOW
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16 October 2024West Midlands
SOM West Midlands Group Autumn Meeting and AGM
Date and Time: Wednesday 16th October 10am-2pm
Venue: Edgbaston Park Hotel, 53 Edgbaston Park Road, Birmingham, B15 2RS
This event is free to attend. In-person attendance only.
This will be a face-to-face meeting for SOM and non-SOM members. Refreshments and a buffet lunch will be provided. Confirmed speakers and topics so far include:
- Prof Atiya Kamal, Professor in Health Psychology, Birmingham City University - Vaccine hesitancy and behavioural change.
- Dr Natasha Weston, Consultant in Infectious Disease, University Hospitals Birmingham - Interferon Gamma Release Assays.
More information, including timings and additional speakers, to follow.
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20 October 2024Overseas
Don’t miss Australia’s premier occupational medicine educational event
Coming up this October in Perth is the Annual Scientific Meeting of the Australian and New Zealand Society of Occupational Medicine (ANZSOM) – a must for health professionals working in occupational medicine, including medical practitioners, nurses and allied health professionals. The event will cover a wide range of contemporary workplace health issues as we look to "Innovate, Integrate and Inspire", to shape the evolving future of occupational medicine.
Can't make it to Perth?
Don't worry! ASM2024 is a hybrid event, giving delegates the choice of attending in person or virtually from wherever they find themselves.
Virtual registration includes:
- Full access to all 3 days of the technical program - sessions will be broadcast live via the ANZSOM online conference portal where you'll be able to chat to your fellow virtual delegates and join in the discussion.
- On-demand access to recordings and learning material - all technical sessions will be recorded, with access for 6 months post-event.
For more information or to register, visit the Conference website at http://www.anzsomasm2024.com.au/