INTERNAL/EXTERNAL COMPETITION Ref No: 2025/17 Grade VIII Head of Quality and Patient Safety Permanent Full-Time ROLE SUMMARY: This is a senior management post with key responsibility to lead the Quality and Patient Safety Department.
The Head of Quality and Patient Safety will lead in advancing a patient quality assured safety programme that promotes a culture of quality and safety and the elimination of avoidable harm.The Department has responsibility to promote and support the development of quality and patient safety initiatives with continual focus on data driven strategies for patient care including improving the patient experience, clinical outcomes, operational workflows, safety plan development and safety measures.
REPORTING TO: Secretary / General Manager Executive Management Team PERSON SPECIFICATION Knowledge: 1.Understanding of the Irish healthcare system.
2.Have a relevant third level qualification.
Skills: 1.Excellent leadership and communication / interpersonal skills.
2.Possess an ability to develop and maintain business relationships both internally and externally with key stakeholders.
Experience: 1.Have proven experience at Senior Management Level of at least 5 years.
2.High degree of integrity and initiative.
3.Ability to perform well under pressure with the energy, initiative and resilience necessary to deliver results.
Hours of Work:35 hours per week, working schedule to be decided locally by Line Manager.
Annual Leave Entitlement:30 working days per year (January to December).
Salary Scale:Grade VIII, in accordance with Department of Health Consolidated Pay Scales.
Applications should be made via this platform and should include a current Curriculum Vitae and cover letter.
Closing Date: 5pm on Monday 3rd March 202 Skills: Grade VIII Head of Quality and Patient