Ivan Ward
UK Offshore & Remote area Medic with 7 years experience in the Oil & Gas industry and 12 years
within the British Army, providing medical care and health & hygiene services
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23rd Jan 1974
British
60 Wrenbury Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire NN5 6YG
ivanward@outlook.com
01604 530679 / 07800 518714
http://uk.linkedin.com/pub/ivan-ward/3b/263/468
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A dynamic medic with professional excellence in providing medical & hygiene services across diverse
geographical regions.
Proven expertise in all aspects of environmental health (hygiene) having worked closely with Environmental
Health Officers both in the UK & Kazakhstan.
Thorough exposure across various clinical procedures in emergency care & primary health; an astute
professional presenting a perfect blend of clinical skills and administrative acumen.
Extensive knowledge of information & techniques needed to diagnose & treat human injuries, diseases and
cardiac emergencies.
Well versed in all aspects of offshore helicopter & POB Administration utilising the Vantage & OPMS systems.
Experience in coordinating helicopter rescues using the topside provider with normal helicopters and also RAF
search & rescue.
Offers well-honed interpersonal skills leading to easy interaction with people & patients.
CAREER HISTORY:
Transport & Offshore Services (TOS) - UK & German North Sea (Jack up Barge)
Offshore Medic
Oct 2013 – Nov 2013 & March 2014 - present
 Managed all aspects of POB administration duties via utilisation of the Vantage System and on board records for all
personnel & freight movements as well as bedding, lifeboat and muster point allocations.
 Led & motivated medical emergency response teams through practical training & drills on a regular basis.
 Examined & treated a range of multinational patients, conducted physical examinations and evaluated treatments on a
regular basis. Coordinated several medevacs via Capita topside using both normal helicopters & RAF Search &
Rescue.
 Led the setup of the medical clinic, put in place all medical documentation, equipment & drug items totalling over 60000
Euros to ensure compliance with OGUK guidelines.
 Ensured that quality health services are provided at best possible levels through the optimum usage of available
resources.
 Implemented the OGUK regulations regarding Environmental Health & Hygiene. Supervised the catering crew to ensure
all regulations were followed and maintained via the use of tool box talks and regular hygiene inspections. Reported all
findings to the on and offshore management teams.
Various Offshore Installations including drill rigs & accommodation barges,
UK & Dutch sector North Sea;
Offshore Medic
Redwave – Wintershall, Noble
Abermed – Prosafe
Aug 2013 – Feb 2014
Kazanada – Offshore - D. Island – Kazakhstan (AGIP KCO)
Health & Hygiene Medic/ Clinic Manager
Dec 2008 – Aug 2013
 Managed 3 offshore medical clinics including the initial development & implementation of the clinical set up with
medication & equipment as per client specific requests.
 Efficiently liaised with company & client management personnel to conceptualise and implement measures for
enhancing clinical and healthcare services.
 Supervised the training of local doctors in western standards, ranging from pre hospital trauma techniques to the
implementation of all medical patient and equipment logs.
 Managed general health & hygiene conditions for up to five client vessels including all food areas, stores,
accommodation and welfare facilities for a combined POB of 700-800 personnel.
 Worked closely with client Sanitary Doctors and Health & Medical Emergency Response Coordinators to ensure
compliance with the Republic of Kazakhstan (ROK) sanitary rules & regulations.
Various Offshore Installations including drill rigs, FPSO, Production platforms & cable laying vessel
UK & Dutch sector North Sea & Rio De Janeiro Brazil
Offshore Medic / Offshore coordinator
Sept 2007 – Dec 2008
Abermed – BP, Total, Centrica & Ensco
Oilfield Medics – Dolphin drilling & Bluewater
Interservices - Chevron
Seatechs – Seastream / Wellstream
British Army – Northern Ireland – (Royal Irish Regiment)
Infantry Soldier / RMA 1 Medic
Mar 1995 – Jun 2007
 Served in the British Army for 12 years in Northern Ireland and managed all responsibilities of a Medic in the unit.
 Responsible for pre & post treatment of soldiers and ensured quality health services are provided at the best possible
levels through the optimum usage of available resources.
 Provided education for the prevention of serious diseases and assisted soldiers in the management of acute & chronic
medical conditions.
 The Army not only taught me initial medical knowledge I have but also gave me the discipline, time management and
focus required to work in a high demand stressful job.
Various Building Contractors, (Various locations around Northern Ireland)
Apprentice then qualified Carpenter / Joiner
Jan 1990 – Mar 1995
QUALIFICATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL TRAINING:
Courses
Compressed Air Emergency breathing system (CA-EBS)
2014
Dangerous Goods by Air – Offshore Operations
2014
Vantage administrator, Rennie Communications
2013
COSHH assessor
2013
HSE Offshore Medic Course, Nottingham University Hospital. Exp 02/2016 2013
Advanced Life Support (ALS) Exp 02/2017
2013
Pre Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) Exp 02/2017
2013
Manual Handling
2013
Bone injection techniques (IO)
2013
Thrombolysis Trained
2013
Minimum Industry Safety Training (MIST) Exp 07/2017
2013
UGUK Medical. Exp 08/2015
2013
Level 2 Food Safety (Accredited by the Environmental Health)
2013
BOISET offshore survival (Petans Norwich) Exp 08/2015
2011
Level 3 Food Safety (Accredited by the Environmental Health)
2009
IOSH (managing safely) Health & Safety Course
2007
European Computer Driving License (ECDL)
2007
Regimental Medical Assistant Class 3-1
2003 – 2005
Essential Skills level 2 English
2005
Command Leadership & Management certificate (CLM) Level 1
2003
City & Guilds craft 585 (Joinery), Banbridge College of further education
1992
Previous Offshore Medic courses; Ex-med – 2007, Nottingham – 2010
IT Skills
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Offshore Vantage POB system administrator
Membership
Associate member of the Institute of Remote Health Care (IRHC), membership number - 20110156.