Overview Before you apply. This job opportunity is open to both HSE and non-HSE applicants. Post specific information Reference: SWMA92163 Category: Management/Admin/ICT Grade: Grade VIII 0655 Advertisement source: HSE Advertisement Type: External Health region: HSE South West County: Kerry, Cork Location There is currently one permanent full-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. Contract type Permanent Whole-time Post-specific related information To 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 Management Policy and Guidance, Including: Risk Assessment process Risk registers Incident management – develop and support systems and processes for incident management including communication and escalation of serious incidents (internally and to external agencies e.g. HIQA, Clinical Indemnity Schemes etc) Monitoring on incident management activity system and processes. Tracking implementation of major reports/investigations recommendations Complaints management. Sharing of learning cross organisation through defined process Preparation of risk and incident activity and assurance reports to the Chief Officer, HSE South West. Closing date 18/02/2026 12:00:00 Proposed interview date Proposed interview dates will be indicated at a later stage. Please note, you may be called forward for interview as short notice. Application details Jack Buckley, People Resourcing, People Southwest, HSE South West Email: Jack.buckley1@hse.ie Informal enquiries Annette Logan, Head of Quality, Safety & Service Improvement Quality and Safety Department | Health Service Executive | Erinville | Western Road | Cork T12 EDKO T: 087 6548911 | E: annette.logan@hse.ie External link: https://www.rezoomo.com/job/92163/
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