Assistant Director of Quality and Safety
Stamullen, County Meath, Ireland
Company: Bitrecruit
Client / Employer: Occupop
Job reference: 1f1a5f757752ffde896cb773108b7bc4
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Lead, advise, and manage the development and implementation of the Quality and Safety management function in Talbot Group services.
Coordinate incident reporting and review processes, including serious incidents, safeguarding events, staff accidents and dangerous occurrences.
Oversee complaints management systems ensuring alignment with HIQA standards and patient safety legislation.
Support maintenance and review of centre and organisational risk registers consistent with HSE Integrated Risk Management Policy (2023).
Support the Safety Management System in compliance with the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005.
Prepare high‑quality quality, risk, patient safety and health & safety reports for senior management, board and regulators.
Facilitate the design, development and delivery of training programmes required to assist compliance and continuous quality improvement.
Identify and support Quality Improvement priorities; develop and oversee targeted improvement initiatives.
Build and maintain relationships and communication with colleagues within Talbot Group and the wider health and social care community.
Maintain a high standard of work performance, attendance, appearance and punctuality and adhere to Group’s strategies and policies.
Eligibility Criteria and Qualifications
Academic award in Quality / Safety / Risk Management at level 7 (or higher) on the QQI framework or equivalent, or currently studying for same, OR a professional qualification at Level 7 or higher in a health related discipline/area.
Significant experience working in health services in a post that has involved quality and safety management.
Experience of Incident and Risk Management processes.
Experience of leading and implementing Quality Improvement initiatives within a care setting.
Experience of changing organisational culture regarding Quality and Safety through education and training.
Experience of Team Leadership and collaborative working with multiple stakeholders.
Full competence, health, and good character.
Required Skills, Competencies and Knowledge
Knowledge and experience of quality improvement, safety assurance, risk management, and regulatory compliance in a health or social care setting.
Knowledge of Incident Management and Systems Analysis processes.
Excellent organisational and time‑management skills; ability to meet objectives within agreed timeframes.
Strong analytical, decision‑making and problem‑solving skills.
Leadership, teamwork, motivation, innovative approach, flexibility, adaptability.
Communication and interpersonal skills, presentation, negotiation, influencing.
Capacity to support, supervise, develop and empower staff in changing work practices.
Benefits and Working Conditions
Annual salary: €65,000 - €70,000.
Job location: Talbot Group Services, Stamullen, Co. Meath.
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