A specialised examination for individuals in offshore professions. This assessment ensures workers are physically and mentally fit for the demanding offshore environment. Key components of the examination include:
Screening Questionnaire: A brief overview of the individual’s health history.
Physical Measurements: Assessments of weight, height, and Body Mass Index (BMI).
Vitals Check: Basic checks like pulse and blood pressure.
Hearing Test (Audiometry): To ensure no hearing impairments due to the noisy offshore platforms.
Vision Testing: Evaluations for clear sight and colour identification. The primary aim is to detect any health risks or abnormalities that might affect an individual's offshore work capability, ensuring safety and optimal performance.
Safety and efficiency are the cornerstones of maritime operations. In this context, our drug screen plays a pivotal role in ensuring the well-being and optimal performance of crew members.
We are fully trained in drug and alcohol screening to include chain of custody testing. This comprehensive drug testing service, tailored specifically for maritime professionals, screens for six commonly abused substances. These substances, if present in the system, can severely impair judgment, coordination, and reaction times — all of which are crucial for the demanding environment at sea.
The test not only ensures that seafarers are free from these impairing drugs but also acts as a deterrent, promoting a culture of responsibility and awareness. Given the isolated and often challenging conditions onboard, it's imperative that every crew member is at their physical and mental best. The presence of drugs can compromise not only the individual's safety but also the safety of the entire vessel and its operations.
With swift and accurate results, our drug screen upholds the highest standards of maritime medicine, safeguarding both individual crew members and the broader maritime community.
In the maritime world, where the environment can be both physically demanding and confined, ensuring the respiratory health of crew members is of utmost importance. Spirometry stands as a cornerstone test in this regard, offering a detailed evaluation of an individual's lung function.
Spirometry measures the volume and speed of air a person can inhale and exhale, providing crucial insights into the health of the respiratory system. For seafarers, this test is especially vital. Whether it's the potential exposure to engine fumes, the salty sea air, or the physical demands of shipboard tasks, a crew member's lungs are constantly put to the test.
By regularly assessing lung function through spirometry, maritime medical professionals can detect early signs of respiratory conditions, such as asthma, chronic bronchitis, or other obstructive and restrictive lung diseases. Early detection not only ensures timely intervention but also helps in making informed decisions about a seafarer's fitness for duty.
In the maritime sector, the health and well-being of crew members are paramount, especially given the physically demanding and often isolated nature of their roles. Our Fitness to Return to Work service is a comprehensive assessment designed to evaluate a seafarer's medical and physical readiness to resume duties after an illness, injury, or extended absence.
This assessment goes beyond a mere health check. It delves into the specific demands of maritime roles, ensuring that returning crew members can safely perform their tasks without risking their health or the safety of others onboard.
The process involves a thorough medical examination, functional capacity evaluation, and, if necessary, specialised tests tailored to the individual's role on the ship. Upon completion, a detailed report is generated, providing insights into the individual's current health status, potential limitations, and recommendations for any accommodations or adjustments needed onboard.
This report, combined with the necessary forms, provides both the seafarer and the maritime employer with a clear understanding of the individual's readiness to return to work.
Dr. Steve Parr-Burman has been a stalwart in the field of offshore medical work and advice since 1989, amassing over 25 years of experience. He served North Shore Surgery from 1988 to 2015 and has since been associated with Lockwood GP Surgery. Dr. Parr-Burman specialises in OEUK/OGUK and ENG1 medicals, PSV/HGV medicals, and offers them at competitive rates. He has earned a diploma in occupational medicine from the Royal College of Physicians and is a registered OGUK doctor. His services extend to both individual clients and companies. He is also proficient in Musculoskeletal Medicine, offering sports medicine advice and return-to-work guidance. His expertise encompasses ERT Medicals, Chester step tests, health screenings like spirometry, audiometry, shoulder measurement certification, and drug and alcohol screening.
Dr. Parr-Burman has a rich professional history that spans several decades. Between 2016 and 2023, he has served as a General Practitioner specialising in Occupational Medicals at Lockwood GP Surgery. Located in the regions of Blackpool and Fleetwood, his role encompasses a wide range of responsibilities, including conducting OEUK/OGUK and ENG1 medicals, Chester step testing, as well as drug and alcohol screenings. He also offers basic health screens tailored for work environments. Parallelly, since January 1990, Dr. Parr-Burman has been an OGUK offshore and ENG1 medical examiner. His training in occupational medicine, complemented by a diploma in Occupational Medicine, has equipped him to offer services such as OGUK and ENG1 medicals, alcohol and drug screenings, ERT, and Chester step tests.
Dr. Parr-Burman completed his foundational education at Helsby Grammar School. Following this, he pursued and obtained his MBChB medical degree from the prestigious Dundee University. During his time there, he specialised in occupational medicals, laying the groundwork for his future endeavours in the field of occupational medicine.
Jo Parr-Burman is an Advanced Nurse Practitioner with 32 years’ experience working as a qualified nurse. Jo started her nursing career in 1988 as a student nurse at Blackpool Victoria hospital, qualifying as a Registered General Nurse in1991.
She started her career as a Staff Nurse at Blackpool Victoria Hospital working in general medicine with a special interest in diabetes and cardiology. In 1993 Jo moved to Australia to work in a small country hospital in The Blue Mountains, near Sydney in New South Wales gaining experience in surgical, medical and paediatric nursing.
Jo moved back to Blackpool Victoria hospital as a Staff Nurse in Coronary Care before joining a very busy GP Surgery as a Practice nurse in 2003. As a Practice nurse Jo became a specialist in diabetes and coronary heart disease in both prevention and treatment.
In 2015 Jo became an Advanced Nurse Practitioner gaining a Master Degree in Advanced Clinical Practice, with distinction in 2018 continuing to work within Primary care. Jo has a wealth of experience in clinical assessment, screening, diagnosing and the treatment of people with undiagnosed and undifferentiated problems.
Fleetwood Nautical Campus is renowned as one of the UK's premier nautical establishments, boasting affiliations with major shipping companies and drawing students from all corners of the globe. Situated in the picturesque town of Fleetwood, Lancashire, the campus is strategically located with seamless connectivity to the national motorway network. The institution offers a diverse range of courses accredited by esteemed bodies such as OPITO, GWO, Qualsafe, and STCW, all facilitated by a team of highly-experienced tutors. Its reputation as a leading nautical institution ensures that the facilities are top-notch, making it an ideal setting for medical consultations. Patients can expect a welcoming atmosphere, bolstered by the institution's commitment to excellence in all its endeavours. The easy accessibility of the campus further ensures that patients can reach us without any hassles, making their medical journey smooth and stress-free.
Nestled within the esteemed Fleetwood Nautical Campus, our consultation and treatment room is tailored for those in the maritime and transportation sectors, equipped with facilities to ensure comprehensive and accurate assessments. Our resident doctor is a certified OGUK and Occupational ENG1 medical examiner, bringing a wealth of expertise to address the unique medical needs of offshore professionals and HGV drivers. With a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of healthcare, patients can be assured of receiving top-tier medical services in an environment that mirrors the reliability and prestige of the Fleetwood Nautical Campus.
The image above shows the location of our reception, which will be your first point of contact. Located conveniently within the Nautical Campus' halls of residence, the reception staff are available to guide you to our office, ensuring you find your way with ease. Entering the campus from Fleetwood Road, drive around to the side car park to the building marked with the red arrow. The friendly reception staff there will show you to SJO Medicals, located in room A2.
SJO MEDICALS
A2, HALLS OF RESIDENCE
FLEETWOOD NAUTICAL CAMPUS
FLEETWOOD
FY7 8JZ
Dr. Steve Parr-Burman
steve@sjomedicals.co.uk | 07545022858
Amy Holcroft (Admin Manager)
amy@sjomedicals.co.uk | 07854629232
