Quality And Risk Manager

St. Michael's House

Quality and Risk Manager

Full Time Permanent

St. Michael's House is a community-based organisation committed to providing a quality person centred service and high standard of living to people with an intellectual disability in the greater Dublin area. St. Michael’s House is committed to providing individualised supports to people so that they can enjoy experiences, opportunities, and lifestyles similar to their peers.

Quality & Risk Manager Job Specification

The Quality and Risk Manager is a key member of the Quality Safety and Risk (QSR) Team in St. Michael's House.

The Quality and Risk Manager will work closely with service managers, Persons in Charge, Heads of Departments, and frontline services to promote and assure quality improvement and safety development.

The Quality and Risk Manager will form key working relationships with stakeholders in the HSE, HIQA and agencies providing similar services. The overall purpose of the role is to promote and build a continuous quality improvement culture in the organisation, under the leadership of the Director of Quality Safety & Risk and in collaboration with the QSR team and key internal and external stakeholders.

The postholder will be responsible for overseeing the implementation of Regulations and Quality Standards, including the Health Act 2013, HIQA Standards and New Directions Standards.

Applications are invited for this position from suitably qualified candidates.

Essential Criteria:

Candidates must have the following qualifications and experience:

- A relevant third level qualification at QQI level 7 or 8

- A minimum of five years’ experience working in the disability sector, including at least two years in a management role

- A solid understanding and experience of quality and standards frameworks and policies in the disability sector, in particular HIQA standards and regulations

- 2 years experience of working in regulated residential services

- A full driving licence (as the post requires travel to offices and centres in the organisation

- Evidence of continuous professional development

Desirable criteria:

Ideally candidates will also have the following qualifications and experience:

- A postgraduate qualification in Quality, Risk, or a related discipline

- Experience working at a management level in quality improvement and standards in a disability organisation

Remuneration: Successful candidates will be paid in line with HSE revised consolidated HSE Clinical Grade VII

How to Apply:

All the below must be received before the application is deemed complete:

- A comprehensive CV, detailing education, skills, career history, experience.

- A cover letter outlining why you wish to be considered for the post and where you believe your skills, experience and values meet the requirements of the position of Quality and Risk Manager.

To Apply: https://www.rezoomo.com/job/78378/

The Selection Process may include:

· Short listing of candidates, based on the information contained in their application.

· Competency based interview (face to face interview).

Closing date for receipt of application is 2nd of May 2025 at 5 pm

Informal enquires to Donnchadh Whelan, Director of Quality, Safety & Risk

donnchadh.whelan@smh.ie, Tel: 086 203 3128

St. Michael's House Services is an equal opportunities employer.