Overview
We are currently recruiting for a Quality & Safety Manager to join our team at Mater Private Cork.
This role provides leadership in the development and maintenance of Quality Initiatives and Risk Management Systems throughout the Hospital, ensuring that the Hospital develops and implements effective systems of care and services in a continuous manner in line with Hospital strategy.
Opened in ****, Mater Private Cork is an acute hospital located close to Cork city centre in Citygate, Mahon.
The hospital has more than 100 consultants and a 75-bed facility, offering services in Cardiac, Vascular, Eye, Orthopaedic and Spinal care, with Emergency Department and Urgent Cardiac Care services.
Reporting to the CEO, the successful candidate will foster a culture of Quality & Safety Management in collaboration with all disciplines across the hospital.
This is an opportunity to join a well-established, progressive and inclusive organisation with patient safety and quality of experience at the fore of everything we do.
This is an excellent opportunity to be part of the Hospital leadership team guiding the company through its next stage of growth.
Candidate Requirements
Relevant 3rd level or Health Care Professional Qualification
5 years post qualification experience with at least 3 years in a senior management role
Detailed knowledge of the Hospital's operation, structure and processes in the context of the quality role
Experience of JCI accreditation, highly desirable
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Proven leadership skills and an ability to motivate
Strong problem solving skills
Strong communication skills
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Quality Management
To lead and manage the Hospital's quality and patient safety agenda
To participate in strategic planning as part of the Hospital Management Team
To develop plans for the achievement and maintenance of safe and effective systems of care
Ensure implementation of appropriate care and environmental standards as required by external regulatory and accreditation bodies
Ensure hospital and individual departments implement plans to achieve and maintain accreditation standards
Establish outcomes of care measures in conjunction with Hospital departments
Determine reporting requirements for indicators to Hospital Management Team, Board of Management and Medical Advisory Board
Ensure corrective action if quality indicators demonstrate an issue or area of poor performance
Risk Management
Manage Incident reporting system
Ensure appropriate flow of incident forms
Coordinate analysis and response actions by appropriate structures
Provide ongoing education on topics of risk
Conduct Proactive Risk Assessments
Maintain Hospital Risk Register
A full job description is available from the Human Resources department as per contact details below.
Mater Private, Cork is committed to a policy of equal opportunities
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