Quality Patient Safety Advisor
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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