DAM Risk Assessments
Health and Safety Assessor
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Health and Safety Assessor
Self-Employed Remote Role – Health and Safety Assessor (@ DAM Risk Assessments)
Company Description
DAM Risk Assessments simplifies health and safety compliance for dental and medical businesses. By providing tailored, practical risk assessments, we support a variety of patient-facing premises, including:
- Dental practices
- GP surgeries
- Aesthetic clinics
- Physiotherapy practices
- Other medical business venues
Our services include:
- Full premises risk assessments
- Traffic-light compliance scoring
- Action plans with clear next steps
- CQC preparation and support
- Fire and legionella risk assessments
- Ongoing monitoring
- Follow-up visits
- Continuous compliance advice
Backed by Ian Kirsop, industry expert and co-founder of Kirsop Group’s DAM division, we prioritise straightforward, human-centred guidance—focusing on actionable advice rather than intimidation.
About the Role
The Health and Safety Assessor will conduct structured health and safety risk assessments for dental and medical premises, reviewing:
- Policies and procedures
- Physical environments
- Compliance gaps
- Practical improvement opportunities
A typical day involves:
- Gathering and analysing documentation
- Interviewing practice teams
- Inspecting facilities via remote tools or scheduled site visits
- Producing clear, traffic-light-scored reports with action plans
- Advising clients on CQC readiness, fire safety, and legionella controls
- Providing follow-up guidance to support ongoing compliance
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You’ll collaborate with the DAM team to:
- Refine assessment tools
- Contribute to best practices
- Uphold consistent healthcare-specific standards
Responsibilities
- Carry out in-depth risk assessments for healthcare and patient-facing environments.
- Identify compliance gaps and propose actionable recommendations.
- Document findings using traffic-light scoring and structured action plans.
- Conduct remote inspections or on-site visits as required.
- Provide CQC preparation and accreditation assistance.
- Advise on fire safety and legionella control regulations.
- Deliver clear, jargon-free guidance to non-technical staff.
- Support ongoing compliance monitoring.
- Work independently to meet client deadlines.
Requirements
Essential Qualifications & Experience
- Strong understanding of health and safety legislation (e.g., HSE guidelines for healthcare premises).
- Practical experience in dental, medical, or clinical environments.
- Structured risk assessment experience, with ability to translate findings into clear recommendations.
- Report-writing proficiency, including digital tools for assessments and compliance tracking.
- Excellent communication skills—ability to advise multidisciplinary teams and non-specialists.
- Atention to detail, analytical thinking, and sound judgment in prioritising risks.
- Self-motivated—ability to work remotely while managing multiple client engagements.
- Relevant qualification (e.g., NEBOSH/IOSH) or equivalent industry experience.
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Preferred but Not Essential
- Background in CQC frameworks or healthcare licensing.
- Experience in fire safety or legionella control.
Contract & Resources
- Self-employed contract with a competitive day rate + expenses.
- Requires own car and iPad (for remote assessments).
- Site visits are married to client collaboration locations.
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