DSE Assessor

Main Purpose of Job

The Display Screen Equipment (DSE)/Ergonomic Workstation Assessor is an important service in the occupational health team. Your role is to ensure that the employer is meeting their obligations under the Display Screen Equipment Act 1992. Due to significant business growth PAM Physio Solutions are looking to embrace the skills of an enthusiastic and experienced DSE Assessor. As a DSE Assessor you will conduct and deliver reports for workstation/workplace/vehicle assessment referrals to a range of clients within the legislation and guidelines laid down by the Health and Safety Executive for client employees with musculoskeletal complaints using current evidence, within agreed client Key Performance Indicators.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• To carry out a range of ergonomic assessments and deliver reports, including Display Screen Equipment Assessments and Workstation Assessments.
• To produce high-quality reports clearly and concisely on your assessment findings & if required, to assist in checking written reports prior to being sent to clients.
• Recommend the necessary reasonable adjustments or treatment required, including any ergonomic equipment associated with the assessments.
• To work within your scope of practice and ensure that appropriate recommendations are well explained and justified as well as being reasonably practicable.
• To maintain accurate documentation on the client employee file and on the PAM PPS database.
• To maintain objectivity always, with the client employee's wellbeing in mind.
• To take initiative and responsibility in maintaining your professional development in order to continue to deliver the most appropriate service level at all times. This will include individual CPD activities as well as participation and attendance of PPS CPD activities.
• To maintain good communication and relations with the client's Human Resources, Occupational Health and Line Management, and with the client employees.
• To liaise, as regularly as is needed, with your Line Manager and in certain situations with other PPS staff.
• To audit outgoing DSE reports maintaining core standards.
• To understand the requirements of the client and how this relates to the clinical management of the client employees.
• To understand, and to work within, the agreed client Key Performance Indicators.
• To liaise, as regularly as is needed, with your Line Manager and in certain situations with other PPS staff.
• To audit outgoing DSE reports maintaining core standards.
• To understand the requirements of the client and how this relates to the clinical management of the client employees.
• To understand, and to work within, the agreed client Key Performance Indicators.

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• Experienced MSK clinicians with transferable skills into DSE or experienced DSE assessors
• Excellent understanding of ergonomic solutions as well as other support strategies
• Awareness of the Equality Act 2010 and HSE DSE legislation
• Strong communication skills including excellent active listening skills and ability to empathise with client employees
• Excellent report writing skills and ability to justify advice and recommendations.
• Experience of demonstrating a range of available ergonomic equipment
• Good knowledge of available provisions for non-medical help such as: assistive technology, furniture, IT equipment and environmental adjustments
• Experienced and comfortable with conducting remote assessments via MS Teams or telephone if required

Our Company Benefits Package

• We pay your auto-enrolment pension contribution of 8%, you can also make enhanced contributions which are matched up to a further 5%
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays with the option to buy or sell up to 5 days (FTE)
• Life insurance scheme valued at 4x your annual salary
• Health Cash Plan Scheme, which covers you for things like Opticians, Dental Treatment and even Physio if needed
• Perkbox membership with amazing discounts on things like food and drink, retail and days out, all through our rewards scheme
• Long service rewards & flexible Working Hours
• Access to a 24/7 EAP Counselling line and a 24/7 GP line and wellness support
• Support with training and development
• Group Income Protection

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £30,000.00-£32,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Flexitime
• Free flu jabs
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Work Location: On the road