Healthcare Risk and Compliance Manager
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Safeguarding, Risk and Compliance Manager. Joining a well-established Management Team, you will ensure optimum quality is provided and will play a strategic role in the overall vision and direction, underpinned by the ethos and core values of our service. The post holder will be responsible for the strategic management of projects assigned by the Senior Management Team.
My client is a Day and Residential service provider for people with disabilities for over 50 years. They provide a safe and comfortable living environment in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. We are committed to providing quality person-centered opportunities for people of various abilities. This position emphasizes governance and the delivery of safe, person-focused services, relationship building, strategic implementation, and leadership.
The Safeguarding, Risk and Compliance Manager will oversee the Quality management systems and lead the compliance function in line with regulatory requirements, legislation, and internal quality improvement initiatives. Working closely with the Senior Management and Operational Management Staff Teams, the Safeguarding, Risk and Compliance Manager will provide key support to operational activities.
Duties & Responsibilities – Healthcare Risk and Compliance Manager
* Lead, manage, and review organization-wide processes for auditing, safeguarding, HIQA compliance, quality improvement, and risk management.
* Act as a support function to ensure all Community Members with Support Needs are safeguarded and protected from all forms of abuse.
* Monitor safeguarding referral trends and outcomes, collating data for quarterly and annual reports.
* Support administrative and professional staff in their liaison and collaborative relationships with Safeguarding and internal/external stakeholders.
* Coordinate and provide advice on the review of critical incidents and monitor progress on the implementation of recommendations.
* Provide clear leadership and direction on the implementation of accountability and governance structure for quality, risk, and safety.
* Monitor key performance indicators for risk management to assure the quality and proper management of the system.
* Lead the development and implementation of Quality Management Framework, considering legislative and regulatory frameworks.
* Develop an annual plan for audits in liaison with the Senior Management team and senior operations managers.
* Carry out audits and inspections, setting and reviewing action plans for improvement.
* Provide ongoing monitoring and coordinate action plans to address areas of non-compliance.
* Utilize data from self-assessments against HIQA Standards and recommendations from HIQA inspections.
* Provide strategic and operational leadership on all aspects of quality, risk, and safety.
* Raise concerns or serious non-compliance and risk issues to the Senior Management team.
* Collaborate with other support functions on compliance issues.
* Provide leadership and ongoing support to employees (where applicable).
* Coordinate the work of the quality and compliance team, providing them with support and supervision.
* Lead and support quality improvement initiatives including committees and training as required.
* Maintain relevant electronic filing systems, ensuring accurate data is recorded.
* Participate and cooperate with National Standards for Safer Better Healthcare.
* Participate and cooperate with HIQA Standards and Recommended Practices for Records Management.
* Conduct safety audits and other audits specified by HIQA or other regulatory authorities.
* Ensure compliance with documentation standards, including individual files in accordance with local guidelines.
* Oversee and manage data confidentiality, in line with policy and GDPR.
Qualifications and Experience of – Healthcare Risk and Compliance Manager
* A minimum of a Level 7 Degree on the QQI Framework – BA in Social Care Studies, Social Care Work, Health, ID Nursing, or an equivalent relevant qualification.
* Candidates with a postgraduate qualification in Quality Management will be viewed favorably.
* Experience within Healthcare and knowledge of HIQA standards.
* High level of flexibility and willingness to develop new approaches to work.
To apply, please contact jreid@medforce.ie
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