Quality Patient Safety Advisor – Healthcare
The Quality Patient Safety Advisor will support the Quality & Patient Safety (QPS) Manager in developing, implementing, and evaluating quality, safety, and risk-management programmes across IHA Dublin South West, Dublin South City & West, and Kildare/West Wicklow. Lead initiatives that improve service quality, patient safety, incident management, and assurance processes. This is a rolling contract position.
Key Responsibilities of Quality Patient Safety Advisor – Healthcare
* Lead and oversee local quality and safety improvement initiatives.
* Monitor and address underperformance in quality/safety areas.
* Coordinate and support clinical audit activity.
* Develop and deliver training related to quality, safety, and risk.
* Analyse quality performance data and prepare reports.
* Develop policies, procedures, and compliance supports.
* Manage risk systems: risk assessments, risk registers, and reporting.
* Oversee incident management including serious incident escalation and NIMS reporting.
* Lead/participate in incident investigations and ensure follow-through on recommendations.
* Maintain organisational learning and promote a systems approach to error prevention.
* Support QPS committees, cross-divisional collaboration, and national/regional initiatives.
* Represent QPS Manager as needed and maintain strong stakeholder relationships.
* Ensure working knowledge of HIQA/MHC standards and regulatory requirements.
Requirements of Quality Patient Safety Advisor – Healthcare
* Level 6+ qualification in risk or healthcare quality or a healthcare professional qualification.
* Significant healthcare experience involving quality/risk management.
* Experience in leading change, training delivery, and multi-stakeholder collaboration.
* Suitable knowledge, skills, and management ability for the role.
To apply please contact jreid@medforce.ie or click apply.
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