Before you applyThis job opportunity is open to both HSE and non-HSE applicants.ReferenceSWMA92163CategoryManagement/Admin/ICTGradeGrade VIII 0655Advertisement sourceHSEAdvertisement TypeExternalImportant InformationThis job is in the HSE.Health regionHSE South WestCountyKerryCorkLocationThere is currently One Permanent whole-time vacancy available in Quality and Patient Safety, HSE South West to be based in Borg Warner, Tralee, Co Kerry or Erinville, Western Road, Cork.A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for Grade VIII Quality and Patient Safety Manager within the South West Region from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled.RecruiterHSE South West: Kerry and CorkContract typePermanent WholetimePost specific related informationTo lead the incident and risk function with the Quality & Safety Department.To ensure a proactive approach to Risk and Incident Management across HSE South West, with consistent application of HSE Risk and Incident Management Policies and Guidance.To develop, deliver, implement and evaluate a comprehensive quality and safety programme with associated structures, policies and processes which are the vehicle for improving quality and safety.This will involve supporting the implementation of the HSE Risk and Incident ManagementPolicy And Guidance, IncludingRisk Assessment processRisk registersIncident management – develop and support systems and processes for incidentmanagement including communication and escalation of serious incidents (internally andto external agencies eg HIQA, Clinical Indemnity Schemes etc)Monitoring on incident management activity system and processes.Tracking implementation of major reports/investigations recommendationsComplaints management.Sharing of learning cross organisation through defined processPreparation of risk and incident activity and assurance reports to the Chief Officer, HSESouth West.Closing date18/02/2026 12:00:00Proposed interview dateProposed interview dates will be indicated at a later stage. Please note, you may be called forward for interview as short notice.Application detailsJack Buckley, People Resourcing, People Southwest, HSE South WestEmail: Informal enquiriesAnnette Logan, Head of Quality, Safety & Service ImprovementQuality and Safety Department I Health Service Executive I Erinville I Western Road I Cork IT12 EDKOT: | E: External link