NAAS-01-2025-02 Grade VIII - Quality and Patient Safety Manager
* Naas, County Kildare, Ireland
* Full time, Permanent
Who We Are
The Dublin Midlands Hospital Group comprises the following 8 hospitals: Saint Luke’s Radiation Oncology Network, Tallaght University Hospital, Dublin, Coombe Women & Infant’s University Hospital, St. James’s Hospital, Naas General Hospital, Midland Regional Hospital, Portlaoise, Midland Regional Hospital, Tullamore, Regional Hospital Mullingar. Naas General Hospital is an acute general hospital serving a catchment population of over a quarter of a million people in Kildare and West Wicklow.
Skills and Attributes
* Professional Knowledge & Experience
Description
Grade VIII - Quality, Risk and Patient Safety Manager
There is one Whole-time Permanent Post available. A panel may be created for GVIII Quality, Risk and Patient Safety Manager, Naas General Hospital from which permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part time duration may be filled.
Purpose of the Post:
To lead, advise and manage the development and implementation of Quality, Risk and Patient Safety structures and processes in the Hospital. The post holder will co-ordinate the Quality and Patient Safety Agenda and be accountable for the organisational achievement of conformance and performance with internal and external compliance requirements.
To drive core programmes of work in quality, safety and risk management, including: implementation of the HSE’s Patient Safety Strategy 2019 – 2024, clinical effectiveness, clinical audit, service user involvement; risk management, complaints, incidents/serious incidents, patient safety and service improvement.
To manage and coordinate the review and continual appraisal of the corporate risk register for Naas General Hospital, including the co-ordination and oversight of the NGH local risk register.
To ensure regulatory compliance and address any gaps/potential gaps in service provision identified by regulators/legislative bodies.
To lead and champion all issues relating to patient safety, patient experience and incident reporting/follow up with a clear design/strategy in place to quality assure and quality improve.
Participate as a member of the Senior Hospital Management Team at NGH and contribute to the operational management of the Hospital.
Promote best evidence incident and risk management practices that foster a fair, open and learning culture.
Support the General Manager, Operations Manager, Director of Nursing, Clinical Directors, Consultants, Nurse Managers and Department Heads in establishing a proactive Quality & Patient Safety culture, focusing on patient safety within clinical directorates and departments.
Be responsible for the staffing resource within the Quality & Patient Safety function.
The Quality, Risk and Patient Safety Manager will deputise for the General Manager and provide out of hours hospital management on the on call rota.
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must have at the latest date of application:
1. An academic award in Risk Management or Quality in Healthcare at level 6 (or higher) on the Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) framework or equivalent, OR a professional qualification in a health-related area.
2. Significant experience of working in the health services in a post that has involved risk management, incident management and investigations as relevant to this role.
3. Experience of leading change in a complex organisation.
4. Experience of delivering training programmes.
5. Experience of managing and working collaboratively with multiple stakeholders.
6. Have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and management ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office.
Health
A candidate for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.
Character
Each candidate for and any person holding the office must be of good character.
Benefits
* Paid Time-Off for Vacation and Sick Days
* Retirement Plans
* Remote Work Options
* Professional Development + Growth
* EAP (Employee Assistance Programme)
* Opportunities for Advancement
* Great Location
* Work/Life Balance
* Employee Recognition
* Pension Scheme
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Annual Tax Saver Travel Scheme
Naas General Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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