Nick Pahl
CEO at Society of Occupational Medicine- Claim this Profile
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Ruth George
I first met Nick some four years ago now. I don't know anyone better connected in the field of occupational medicine and Nick has generously enabled me to make further connections which wouldn't have happened without us working together. Long may the collaboration continue!
Susan Woodhead
Nick is a very approachable intelligent and enthusiastic CEO, very easy to get on with and deeply committed to engaging with members of the profession.As a regional group co ordinator I have experienced meeting Nick , he's a good speaker and communicator and enjoys interacting with members. It's good to have him at the helm.
Charles Buck
Nick is a dedicated and effective CEO at the British Acupuncture Council who successfully manages complex affairs and competing influences.
Ruth George
I first met Nick some four years ago now. I don't know anyone better connected in the field of occupational medicine and Nick has generously enabled me to make further connections which wouldn't have happened without us working together. Long may the collaboration continue!
Susan Woodhead
Nick is a very approachable intelligent and enthusiastic CEO, very easy to get on with and deeply committed to engaging with members of the profession.As a regional group co ordinator I have experienced meeting Nick , he's a good speaker and communicator and enjoys interacting with members. It's good to have him at the helm.
Charles Buck
Nick is a dedicated and effective CEO at the British Acupuncture Council who successfully manages complex affairs and competing influences.
Ruth George
I first met Nick some four years ago now. I don't know anyone better connected in the field of occupational medicine and Nick has generously enabled me to make further connections which wouldn't have happened without us working together. Long may the collaboration continue!
Susan Woodhead
Nick is a very approachable intelligent and enthusiastic CEO, very easy to get on with and deeply committed to engaging with members of the profession.As a regional group co ordinator I have experienced meeting Nick , he's a good speaker and communicator and enjoys interacting with members. It's good to have him at the helm.
Charles Buck
Nick is a dedicated and effective CEO at the British Acupuncture Council who successfully manages complex affairs and competing influences.
Ruth George
I first met Nick some four years ago now. I don't know anyone better connected in the field of occupational medicine and Nick has generously enabled me to make further connections which wouldn't have happened without us working together. Long may the collaboration continue!
Susan Woodhead
Nick is a very approachable intelligent and enthusiastic CEO, very easy to get on with and deeply committed to engaging with members of the profession.As a regional group co ordinator I have experienced meeting Nick , he's a good speaker and communicator and enjoys interacting with members. It's good to have him at the helm.
Charles Buck
Nick is a dedicated and effective CEO at the British Acupuncture Council who successfully manages complex affairs and competing influences.
Credentials
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Generalist Specialist at the Register of Public Health
UKPHR
Experience
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Society of Occupational Medicine
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United Kingdom
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Medical Practices
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1 - 100 Employee
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CEO
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Apr 2016 - Present
The Society of Occupational Medicine (SOM) is the largest and oldest national professional organisation of individuals with an interest in occupational health. SOM membership is for anyone working in and with an interest in occupational health. SOM membership demonstrates a commitment to improving health at work, supports professional development and enhances future employability enhancing our members’ reputation and employability. Members are part of a multidisciplinary community – including doctors, technicians, nurses, health specialists and other professionals – with access to the information, expertise and learning needed to keep at the forefront of their role. Our members benefit from career development opportunities alongside practical, day-to-day support and guidance, through local and national networks that are open to all. Through its collective voice, SOM advances knowledge, raises standards and increases awareness and seeks to positively influence the future of occupational health. Membership is also open to healthcare professionals working in occupational health in the UK and around the world. Benefits for our members including the Occupational Medicine Journal, e news, a wide variety of webinars, access to insurance to doctors and nurses, medical appraisals, regional groups, insurance events and discounts on our conference and other products e.g. the new Art and Occupation book. Our Patrons are Lord Blunkett, Dame Carol Black, Lord Popat and Norman Lamb, MP. We launched a revised “occupational health - the value proposition” report in 2022, and an allied global version. Recent other publications cover topics from construction, HAVS, neurodiversity and sleep. Show less
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British Acupuncture Council
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United Kingdom
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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CEO
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Jan 2011 - Apr 2016
Achieving accreditation by the Government’s Professional Standards Authority which aims to ensure public confidence in practitioners Support to independent accreditation board- the BAAB Offers Membership value and support e.g. offering workshops on the NHS Organisational responsibility e.g. Financial control; Governance review; Development, launch and implementation of new strategic and public affairs plan Facilititated rebrand with coms / PR team Ensured turn around if finances Responsible for producing the strategic plan, running the annual corporate business planning round and the risk register I have operational responsibility for a team of 20 permanent staff and a network of professional development leads operating across the country. I also lead on board recruitment and development. I chair the Group of accredited registers with the professional standards authority. The interests of the public and those we regulate are central to our work. I have appropriate and productive relationships with stakeholders, such as the arthritis and musculoskeletal alliance and leading and managing the skilled and dedicated staff. Show less
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Assistant Director-partnerships
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Aug 2009 - Jan 2011
Commissioner for mental health and carers Adult safeguarding and 3rd sector lead Commissioner for mental health and carers Adult safeguarding and 3rd sector lead
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Public health strategist
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Jul 2008 - Aug 2009
• Commissioning Diabetic Retinopathy services • Social marketing lead for a TB/new entrants project • Completed Health Needs Assessments for COPD/Lung Cancer and Diabetes and related Equality Impact Assessments • Map of medicine lead • Public health lead for end of life care • Ambassador in public meetings with varied stakeholders • Commissioning Diabetic Retinopathy services • Social marketing lead for a TB/new entrants project • Completed Health Needs Assessments for COPD/Lung Cancer and Diabetes and related Equality Impact Assessments • Map of medicine lead • Public health lead for end of life care • Ambassador in public meetings with varied stakeholders
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Help the Hospices
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London, United Kingdom
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Director
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Dec 2002 - Jul 2008
Member of the Leadership Team • Facilitated new partnerships e.g. with Carers UK • Facilitated new Chair of Hospice Studies at University of Lancaster • Created new global alliance – a partnership of palliative care organisations • Commissioned new global reports as to state of care of the dying • Organised global summits, a variety of conferences, a launch with Princess Anne etc • Led development of new University of Kent patient survey programme • Established user involvement group • Managed multifunctional teams across the organization • Responded to appropriate consultation documents/ papers and interpreted and communicate global health policy for staff/ stakeholders • Developed best practice documents based on national guidance • Presented to Government and international audiences • Developed new work streams, such as a Department of Health e-learning project • Developed and implemented international strategic plans (£500k per year) • Commissioned review of tele-medicine and video conferencing opportunities Show less
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Associate Director - public health
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Mar 1999 - Dec 2002
• Service lead - Breast and cervical cancer screening - Redbridge and Waltham Forest; • Completing evidence reviews • Health Intelligence service lead - Redbridge and Waltham Forest • Service re design - Primary/Secondary interface project • Cancer strategy development - Redbridge and Waltham Forest • Service lead - Breast and cervical cancer screening - Redbridge and Waltham Forest; • Completing evidence reviews • Health Intelligence service lead - Redbridge and Waltham Forest • Service re design - Primary/Secondary interface project • Cancer strategy development - Redbridge and Waltham Forest
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Education
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Windsor Leadership Trust
Certification, Organizational Leadership -
London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, U. of London
Master of Public Health (MPH), Public Health -
The Open University
Diploma, Business Administration and Management, General -
University of Sussex
Bachelor's degree, Economics