Grade VIII – Quality, Risk and Patient Safety Manager Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise
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Location: Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise (Ospidéal Réigiúnach Lár Tíre Port Laoise) There is currently one permanent and whole-time vacancy available.
A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for Grade VIII – Quality, Risk & Patient Safety Manager, Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise, from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part time duration may be
Informal Enquiries: For further information about the role, please contact:
Eileen Burke, Hospital Manager
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Hermaye Mc Callion
HR Recruitment Officer
HSE Dublin and Midlands
Email: ****** Purpose of the Post: The Grade VIII Quality, Risk and Patient Safety Manager will:
Lead on the Quality and Patient Safety agenda for MRHP.
Be a member of the Senior Hospital Management Team at the Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise and be expected to 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.
Eligibility Criteria /Qualifications and/ or experience: 1. Professional Qualifications, Experience etc.
(a) Candidates must have at the latest date of application:
(i) 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
(ii) A professional qualification in a health-related area
AND
(iii) 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.
AND
(iv) Experience of leading change in a complex organisation.
AND
(v) Experience of delivering training programmes.
AND
(vi) Experience of managing and working collaboratively with multiple stakeholders.
AND
(a) 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.
(b) 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.
(c) Character Each candidate for and any person holding the office must be of good character.