Quality & Compliance Officer

CORLANN IRELAND – WEST REGION

PERMANENT FULL-TIME QUALITY & COMPLIANCE OFFICER (Grade VI)

QUALITY ENHANCEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT – WEST REGION

JOB REF: 98139

Objectives of the Post:

• The person appointed will work as a member of the Quality Enhancement & Development department in the West Region, reporting to the Head of Department with the primary role of ensuring that Registered Provider HIQA compliance requirements are being met. The role will also encompass other compliance reporting requirements which will be identified.

• The post holder will be required to take an active part in ensuring that the day-to-day operations of the Service reflect the ethos and vision of the CORLANN Ireland and that all co-workers are meeting the needs of the individuals supported by the services.

• The person appointed should have the ability to participate proactively as a member of a team and contribute positively to the ongoing development of effective teamwork.

• The person will participate in a range of organisational development projects that reflect a human rights-based approach to service delivery that promotes and supports persons supported to direct their own lives.

Reporting/Responsible To:

Head of Quality Enhancement & Development Department (QED).

Qualifications and Experience:

Each candidate for the appointment must possess:

a) A minimum of a Level 7 on the QQI Framework - BA in Social Care Studies or equivalent relevant qualification in Health or Social Care, Nursing or in a relevant professional discipline.

b) 3 years’ experience in a supervisory or management position in disability or health related services

c) Excellent knowledge of HIQA Standards and Regulations.

d) A strong knowledge of best practice, current developments, emerging issues and legislation in relation to the provision of health or social care services

e) A knowledge and understanding of HIQA monitoring, inspection and regulatory

f) Excellent communication and organisational skills

g) The requisite knowledge, ability (including a high standard of suitability and of administrative capacity), flexibility and experience of the proper discharge of the duties of the appointment.

Working Hours:

35 hours per week based on a 5-day duty roster. Contracted hours of work are liable to change between the hours of 8am and 8pm to meet the requirements of the service.

The CORLANN model of service is based on Personal Outcome Measures requiring employees to be flexible in their working hours to provide a quality service delivery for each individual.

Applications for blended working will be accepted following successful completion of probation.

Annual Leave:

30 days per annum pro-rata per annum.

Remuneration:

Department of Health Grade VI (Clerical) salary scale (01/02/2026) - €57,898 to €70,734 gross per annum.

The reference salary applying to the grade ranges from a minimum of €57,325 to a maximum of €66,017 gross basic per annum. After three years on the maximum point, a Long Service Increment applies bringing the annual salary to €68,372 gross basic per annum. After a further three years another Long Service Increment applies bring the annual salary to the maximum of €70,734 gross per annum.

Probation:

A probationary period of nine months from the date of appointment applies to the post. The employment may be terminated at any time during the probationary period should the employer find that the appointee is unsuitable to continue employment. The probation period may be extended at the Employer’s discretion.

Tenure:

This position is permanent, full-time and pensionable.

Travel:

The person appointed must provide his/her own car and must furnish an indemnity from Insurers in favour of the employer. Travelling expenses at the appropriate rate will be paid in respect of travel necessarily performed in the discharge of duty.

Please find details of full job description attached.

Informal Enquiries to Head of Quality Enhancement & Development Department

Anna Nolan-Fitzmaurice, on 087-2129035

The closing date for receipt of completed application forms on-line is 5pm, Monday 1st June 2026

Interviews will be held in person on Thursday June 11th 2026.

The CORLANN Ireland is an equal opportunities employer.

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