ABOUT

Specialist team

We are a team of experienced Occupational health qualified Primary Care Doctors, Occupational Health Nurse Specialists and Managers. We understand the interface between your business needs, the needs of the individual, their health related issues and the impact of this in the workplace.

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Flexibility

• We want to provide what you need.

• We can see employees at our well-equipped modern medical centers or within the workplace if appropriate.

• We offer a suite of services so that you choose the range of products appropriate to your business needs.

• We will not try to sell you products that are inappropriate, or try to up-sell our services to you.

What we do

• We provide a professional, efficient and personal service that cares for you and your employees.

• We develop close relationships with your HR team to provide support and advice tailored to your specific workplace needs.

• Our team is trained in safeguarding and equality issues.

• We deal with information confidentially and sensitively; according to the relevant legislative frameworks.

• We understand complex medical conditions and the impact of these on functionality for employees.

• We understand the services and resources available on the NHS and in the private sector to support individuals in seeking further health care.

• We know how to identify the best ways to support an individual back into the work place and help them reach their optimum performance.

• We know how to advise you to give appropriate support and reasonable adjustments when necessary.

• If you need us, we can be available to you at short notice.

OUR LEADING TEAM

Dr Joanna King

Dr Joanna King graduated from Leicester University in 1997. She subsequently trained in general practice and has been a GP Partner since 2007. Occupational Health is an interest she first developed on a  Medical school placement at Uttoxeter JCB factory, but has more recently pursued this interest with Mendip Vale Occupational Health. Her qualifications include, MB ChB, MRCGP (with Distinction), DRCOG and DipOccMed.

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Dr Sam Partridge

Dr Sam Partridge trained at Bristol University and qualified in 1996, he has been a partner at his practice in Yatton since 2006. In addition to his interest in Occupational Health, he has qualifications in Dermatology and Medical Education. His qualifications include, MRCP, MRCGP, DRCOG, Diploma in Practical Dermatology (Cardiff), DipOccMed.

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Dr Andy Warinton

Dr Andy Warinton trained at Cambridge University and Middlesex University College Hospital in London. He qualified in 1988 and is now the senior partner at his GP practice having worked there since 1998. He has held the Diploma in Occupation Medicine since 2000 and his particular areas of clinical expertise are musculo-skeletal, respiratory, diabetes and travel.

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Patricia Stevens

Patricia Stevens trained as a nurse at Buckinghamshire Chilterns University College and worked as a senior nurse in accident and emergency in a West London Hospital. From there she was keen to pursue a career in Occupational Health. She worked on the Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 construction project and obtained her degree in Occupational Health at the University West of Scotland in 2009. For the past 12 years she has worked in the aviation industry before joining the Mendip Vale OH team in 2017.

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Sami Commons

Sami Commons is an experienced administrator with over 15 years’ experience in both private and corporate organizations. Sami has been in Primary Care with the Mendip Vale Group for 7 years and is the administrator for Occupational Health Since May 2017. Sami has qualifications including Psychology and Supervisory Management. She enjoys her job role as the key contact in occupational health and ensures we provide a seamless service.