PE Global Healthcare are recruiting for a Quality and Compliance Officer for our established client in Kilkenny.
The primary function of this role is: To access compliance according to HIQA regulations and National Standards within HIQA regulated residential locations.
To offer guidance on reviewing each regulation and applicable standard.
To guide quality improvement and ongoing development of person centred services.
To ensure the service upholds a rights-based approach.
Duties & Responsibilities; Ensure the delivery of quality services for the people we support.
Ensure compliance with regulatory bodies, in line with legislative requirements and the organisations policies and procedures.
Develop templates, to support continuous service improvement and best quality of care.
Work to meet objectives and organisational goals within identified timeframes.
Complete provider audits, track implementation of actions within identified timeframes and seek verification of closed out action.
Support continuous quality improvement within the organisation, in line with regulatory, legislative and practice requirements.
Support staff to ensure quality brief is being adhered to.
Promote and participate in the implementation of change.
HIQA Duties:
Registration/Re-registration of Designated Centres.
Applications to vary or remove conditions as outlined by HIQA requirements.
Registration of Persons in Charge and Persons Participating in the Management of the designated centres.
Management & oversight of the HIQA Portal.
Registration of the Board of Directors.
Ensure all designated centres documentation is present and in line with regulations.
Qualifications; Essential:
Relevant third level qualification in Social Care High proficiency in the use of MS Office suiteExperience Minimum three years experience working in the disability sector Experience in a HIQA regulated setting desirable but not essential Experience of working within and implementing change programmes Working collaboratively with multiple areas and teams Knowledge and understanding of the Health Act, 2007 Regulations and any standards or government publications on the provision of services for day and residential services in the Disability sector Knowledge of quality management systems and procedures Hold a core belief and passion for the sustainable delivery of high quality people we support focused services Demonstrates ability to plan, organise and prioritise Ability to source and interpret both theoretical and technical information Strong research skills and the ability to think strategically Excellent communications skills, including strong report writing skills Excellent communication and interpersonal skills If this sounds like the perfect role for you, you can apply below, or call Jamie on for a confidential chat or send your CV to Although it is not possible for us to respond to all applications, we at PE Global will do our upmost to give you feedback on your application.
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Skills:
compliance social care HIQA Benefits: Paid Holidays Pension Educational assistance