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Would you like to work for a great employer? Enable Ireland is an organisation that makes a real difference to the lives of children and adults with disabilities in Ireland, and is named as one of Ireland's Irish Independent 150 Best Employers 2024. Enable Ireland, as an equal opportunities employer, proudly maintains a Silver Award in Diversity from the Irish Centre for Diversity. We vigorously advocate for fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion, and engagement, and are dedicated to ongoing enhancement in these areas. We are currently seeking a highly-motivated Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist (Postural and Motor Management) to join our team in CHO6, Dublin South/South East, currently based in Sandymount and Leopardstown. Contract Type: This is a permanent, full time contract. Contract Hours: 35 hours per week. Salary Scale: €64,123 – €74,738 pro rata per annum. Annual Leave Entitlement: 33 days per annum. Overview of the Post: To provide a high standard of Occupational Therapy services, including advanced and specialised interventions, to support the therapists, service users and families in CHO6. The post holder will act as a positive and supportive team leader in their specialism, using their clinical reasoning skills to provide specialist support and advice to colleagues to support the development of their knowledge and skills, whilst maintaining a clinical caseload on the Children’s Disability Network Team. The post holder will also participate in ongoing audit and appropriate work-related research/evaluation projects in areas relevant to their clinical field. Overview of Duties & Responsibilities: Please download the job description for this post to view a full list of duties. The successful candidate will have: Essential Criteria: 1. Statutory Registration, Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc: (a) Candidates for appointment must: (i) Be registered, or be eligible for registration, on the Occupational Therapists Register maintained by the Occupational Therapists Registration Board at CORU. AND (ii) Have five years full time (or equivalent) years post qualification clinical experience of which four years full time (or equivalent) must be consecutive in the required area of specialism. AND (iii) Demonstrate a proven record of clinical excellence. AND (iv) Professional Development and Practice Candidates must demonstrate evidence of continuing professional development relevant to the required area of specialism, in the form of post-graduate qualifications or relevant courses. AND Candidates must demonstrate achievement in the areas of clinical audit, quality improvement initiatives, practice development, teaching and research. AND (v) Have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability, management, leadership and professional ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office. AND (vi) Provide proof of Statutory Registration on the Occupational Therapists Register maintained by the Occupational Therapists Registration Board at CORU before a contract of employment can be issued. 2. Annual Registration: (i) On appointment practitioners must maintain annual registration on the Occupational Therapists Register maintained by the Occupational Therapists Registration Board at CORU. AND (ii) Practitioners must confirm annual registration with CORU to Enable Ireland. AND Eligible to work in the State. If you believe you would fit the role then please submit your application today. Benefits As a staff member of Enable Ireland, you will have access to a wide range of benefits, including: · Excellent internal and external training opportunities · Generous annual leave entitlements · Flexible Working · Long service reward scheme · Pay adjusted Maternity Leave · Pay adjusted Adoptive Leave · Pay adjusted Paternity Leave · Wellbeing benefits · Pension For a full list of our benefits & conditions, please click on the Employee Benefits link below: https://www.enableireland.ie/about-us/careers/employee-benefits What now? To apply, please download the job description and person specification from below for your information and complete the application form. For queries relating to the post, please contact Alexandra Swift by email at HRSandymount@enableireland.ie For technical support with Rezoomo, please use the chat feature located on the bottom right of the screen. Closing date for applications: 6th May 2025 A panel may be formed from this vacancy for any similar vacancies, which may arise during the next 12 months. Enable Ireland is an equal opportunities employer. · The post will be subject to reference checks and may be subject to Garda vetting/police clearance, as relevant. · Due to the large volume of applications, we are not in the position to provide individual feedback to applicants who are not shortlisted for interview. · Applications are invited from suitably qualified applicants from all sections of the community. · The above information serves only as a guide to the advertised position. Enable Ireland, at its discretion, reserves the right to change this prior to appointment. · Please review Enable Ireland’s Rezoomo Privacy Policy here: https://enableireland.ie/resources/publications/rezoomo-privacy-policy · Please review the Enable Ireland’s External Data Protection Notice available at https://www.enableireland.ie/privacy-policy for details on how Enable Ireland processes applicant’s personal information. Please note if you are invited for interview, we will share your personal data with: 1) Any virtual service provider we use to host the interview; and 2) the interview panel (if applicable). Your information will be stored for this purpose in line with our retention policy.
Senior Occupational Therapist
Would you like to work for a great employer? Enable Ireland is an organisation that makes a real difference to the lives of children and adults with disabilities in Ireland, and is named as one of Ireland's Irish Independent 150 Best Employers 2024. Enable Ireland, as an equal opportunities employer, proudly maintains a Silver Award in Diversity from the Irish Centre for Diversity. We vigorously advocate for fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion, and engagement, and are dedicated to ongoing enhancement in these areas. We are currently seeking a highly-motivated Senior Occupational Therapist to join our teams in CHO6, Dublin South, currently based in Sandymount and Leopardstown. Leopardstown Our Leopardstown office is ideally situated within a HSE building at Leopardstown Shopping Centre, offering excellent connectivity, convenience, and a vibrant working environment. Located directly on the Luas Green Line and just minutes from the M50, it ensures easy access for commuters from across the city and beyond. The shopping centre offers a range of amenities including Dunnes Stores, coffee shops and pharmacies among other retailers, making it a practical and attractive location for staff. Sandymount Our Sandymount office is located in a vibrant seaside village with a welcoming community feel. Just a short walk from Sandymount Strand, the village offers a great mix of cafes, restaurants, and local shops, including a Tesco for convenience. The office is served by the DART commuter train and central bus routes, making it easily commutable from the city and surrounding areas. Contract Type: Permanent, full and part time contracts. Salary Scale: €57,771 – €68,385 pro rata per annum. Salary scales are subject to LSI’s (Long Service Increments). Annual Leave Entitlement: 33 days per annum. Overview of the Post: To work as a senior member of the interdisciplinary team providing services to children and families within the region. The post holder will be responsible for the provision of an occupational therapy service and/or a special school (to be specified). This will include assessment diagnostics and intervention, clinical and performance supervision and ongoing service delivery to children with a range of disabilities attending our service. Services are provided to children aged 0 – 18 years with physical, sensory, and/or learning disabilities, and/or developmental delay. Overview of Duties & Responsibilities: Please download the job description for this post to view a full list of duties. The successful candidate will have: Essential Criteria: Candidates for appointment must: Be registered, or be eligible for registration, on the Occupational Therapists Register maintained by the Occupational Therapists Registration Board at CORU. AND Have three years full time (or an aggregate of three years) post qualification clinical experience. AND Have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and professional ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office. AND Provide proof of Statutory Registration on the Occupational Therapists Register maintained by the Occupational Therapists Registration Board at CORU before a contract of employment can be issued. Annual registration On appointment practitioners must maintain annual registration on the Occupational Therapists Register maintained by the Occupational Therapists Registration Board at CORU. AND Practitioners must confirm annual registration with CORU to Enable Ireland. AND Candidates must be eligible to work in the State. Desirable Criteria: · Minimum 1 year post qualification experience of working with families and children with a range of physical disabilities/developmental delays. · Experience of working with children 0 – 18 years and their families. · Experience and/or training in clinical supervision. · Minimum of 2 years’ experience working in a children’s disability service. · Experience of multi/interdisciplinary team working. · Experience of supervising students/therapy assistants. If you believe you would fit the role then please submit your application today. Benefits As a staff member of Enable Ireland, you will have access to a wide range of benefits, including: · Excellent internal and external training opportunities · Generous annual leave entitlements · Flexible Working · Long service reward scheme · Pay adjusted Maternity Leave · Pay adjusted Adoptive Leave · Pay adjusted Paternity Leave · Wellbeing benefits · Pension For a full list of our benefits & conditions, please click on the Employee Benefits link below: https://www.enableireland.ie/about-us/careers/employee-benefits What now? To apply, please download the job description and person specification from below for your information and complete the application form. For queries relating to the post, please contact Alexandra Swift by email at HRSandymount@enableireland.ie For technical support with Rezoomo, please use the chat feature located on the bottom right of the screen. Closing date for applications: 6th May 2025 A panel may be formed from this vacancy for any similar vacancies, which may arise during the next 12 months. Enable Ireland is an equal opportunities employer. · The post will be subject to reference checks and may be subject to Garda vetting/police clearance, as relevant. · Due to the large volume of applications, we are not in the position to provide individual feedback to applicants who are not shortlisted for interview. · Applications are invited from suitably qualified applicants from all sections of the community. · The above information serves only as a guide to the advertised position. Enable Ireland, at its discretion, reserves the right to change this prior to appointment. · Please review Enable Ireland’s Rezoomo Privacy Policy here: https://enableireland.ie/resources/publications/rezoomo-privacy-policy · Please review the Enable Ireland’s External Data Protection Notice available at https://www.enableireland.ie/privacy-policy for details on how Enable Ireland processes applicant’s personal information. Please note if you are invited for interview, we will share your personal data with: 1) Any virtual service provider we use to host the interview; and 2) the interview panel (if applicable). Your information will be stored for this purpose in line with our retention policy.
Locum Consultant Paediatric Nephrologist
Purpose of role: The newly appointed consultant will integrate with established teams at both TSCUH and OLCHC. This is a locum post, being filled to maintain current service levels. The appointee will deliver general nephrology outpatient clinics at both sites, in addition to integrating into our established specialist nephrology clinics which are run on a collaborative basis (e.g. transplant and dialysis clinics; nephro-urology; specialist nephrology follow up clinics). The appointee will play a full role in delivering inpatient ward rounds; and providing a consultation service at both sites. The appointee will take an active part in the on call rota and work with colleagues to provide comprehensive and seamless cover for paediatric nephrology at a regional and national level. Eligibility Criteria: Mandatory Professional Qualifications and Experience a) Registration as a specialist in the Specialist Division of the Register of Medical Practitioners maintained by the Medical Council in Ireland in the specialty of paediatrics And b) Two years postgraduate training and experience in Paediatric Nephrology “The successful interviewee must be registered as a specialist in the relevant specialty on the Specialist Division of the Register of Medical Practitioners maintained by the Medical Council of Ireland, within 180 days of the day of interview and before taking up appointment. In exceptional circumstances proleptic appointments may be considered for candidates engaged in relevant training programmes. The Consultant must, at all times while continuing to hold office, continue to be registered with the Medical Council of Ireland. Documentary evidence of Medical Council Registration is required and must be produced annually to the Medical Administration Department within the Children’s Health Ireland. Should the successful candidate not be registered as a Specialist at that time, the post may be offered to the next suitable candidate. Should no suitable candidate exist, a further recruitment process may be initiated”. The above is governed by the Health Service Executive letter of approval for this post. Desirable Criteria: Clinical fellowship in Paediatric Nephrology, national or international. Essential Skills / Competencies / Knowledge: • Significant experience in clinical practice in delivery of acute unscheduled care at both local and national levels • Experienced clinician with credibility and the ability to command the respect of all clinical and non-clinical professionals • Experience of developing, applying and reviewing an evidence-based approach to decision making • Excellent inter-personal skills, including experience and familiarity with public, professional, media and political communications and stakeholder relations • Demonstrate commitment to fostering partnerships, multi-professional and multi-disciplinary relationships • Demonstrate a knowledge and undertaking of the current governance structures and anticipated changes with the establishment of the new children’s hospital • Experience in reconfiguring acute services across organisations and regions • Demonstrate leadership and team management skills including the ability to manage his/her staff and service and work with multi-disciplinary team members • Experience of operating in complex and challenging environments • Knowledge of the Irish health sector, national health programmes and health reform agendas • Strong negotiation and influencing skills • Effective change management skills • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written • Risk and issue management skills • Ability to recognise and respect the expertise of others and the contribution of team members and harness good teamwork and open contributions to enable the achievement of programme aims • Demonstrate evidence of effective planning and organising skills including awareness of resource management • Have excellent computer skills, competencies and knowledge of hospital data/ information systems How to apply & other queries: The criteria for short listing are based on the requirements of the post as outlined in the eligibility criteria and/or the essential & desirable knowledge, skills and competencies section of this job specification. Failure to include information regarding these requirements may result in you not being called forward to the next stage of the selection process To apply for this position, please send a CV and letter of application. The closing date for submissions of CV’s and letter of application is 11:45pm on Sunday May 18th 2025 . Applications must be completed through the advertised post on CHI.jobs by clicking ‘Apply for Job’. Applications will not be accepted through direct email or any other method. Informal Enquiries can be obtained from: Dr. Clodagh Sweeney, Consultant Paediatric Nephrology, Clodagh.sweeney@childrenshealthireland.ie For other queries relating to this recruitment process, please contact Cillian Greene, Medical Talent Acquisition Specialist via Cillian.greene@childrenshealthireland.ie
Team Leader
Team Leader / Supervisor – Your journey starts here – and where it goes is up to you. The Role: This is a stepping-stone, not a stopgap. As Team Leader, you’ll build essential leadership skills, gain valuable hands-on experience, and be supported every step of the way. Whether you see yourself running your own store or stepping into a regional role, we’ll help you get there. Why Join Us? Make it Yours: This role is based in Dundrum Town Centre - Located in a vibrant shopping district!
Team Member
Join Our Team as a Barista – Brew Up a Great Career with Us! The Role: This isn’t just another job — it’s your chance to kickstart a career in a brand that values growth, development, and promoting from within. As a Barista, you’ll be part of a supportive team where learning is part of the day-to-day, and where your potential matters. Why Join Us? Make it Yours: This role is based in Dundrum Town Centre – Located in a vibrant shopping district! Apply today and bring your love for coffee to life!
Senior Psychologist
Internal Competition Senior Psychologist (Brain Injury/ Stroke/ Spinal Cord System of Care/ Polar/ Paediatric/ Outpatient Programmes) Permanent/Temporary/Full-Time/Part-time Panel Positions We are seeking experienced Senior Psychologist with an interest in acquired disability and rehabilitation to work with our team at the National Rehabilitation Hospital (NRH). Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for the above vacancies. Please note that successful candidates will be placed on a panel until a suitable vacancy arises. The candidate must, on the latest date for receiving completed application forms for the office, possess: · A recognised University Degree or Diploma obtained with first- or second-class honours in which Psychology was taken as a major subject and honours were obtained in that subject. · A recognised postgraduate professional psychological qualification appropriate to the area of professional psychology in which the position is designated. Candidates who have completed their post-graduate training outside the Republic of Ireland must ensure that their qualification is validated by the Department of Health and Children. · Minimum of five years satisfactory postgraduate experience in the area of professional psychology in the designated area. The five years’ experience must be comprised of no more than three years of postgraduate training and no less than two years (Whole Time Equivalent) as a staff grade psychologist. · The requisite knowledge and ability, including a high standard of suitability and clinical ability, for the proper discharge of the duties of the office. · Evidence of assessment, formulation and intervention of patients from a range of clinical cohorts, including acquired disability. · Experience of supervising staff and/or psychology trainees/students. · Experience of interdisciplinary teamwork is advantageous. · Strong communication skills. · For successful candidates who are interested in pursuing specialist training in neuropsychology, that they fulfil the requirements of the Division of Neuropsychology of the Psychological Society of Ireland. ______________________________________________________________________________ Informal enquiries to Dr Suvi Dockree, Principal Clinical Neuropsychologist/ Interim Head of Psychology Department suvi.dockree@nrh.ie Full details can be found at www.nrh.ie/careers . The proposed date for the interview is on Wednesday 21st May 2025. Shortlisting may be carried out on the basis of the information supplied in your CV. The criteria for shortlisting are based on the requirements of the post as outlined above. Failure to include information regarding these requirements may result in you not being called forward for the next stage of the selection process. A panel will be formed in order to fill future Full Time, Part Time, Permanent and Temporary positions for Senior Psychologists. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and support a smoke-free workplace policy.
Senior Engineer
Senior Engineer, Dublin Apply now » Date: 24 Jan 2025 Location: Dublin, IE, IE Company: Allied Irish Bank Location/Office Policy : Central Park, Dublin 18 - Hybrid - 2 days per week Hybrid Working- 2 Day minimum from Office at Central Park If you are not sure about your suitability based on any aspects of the role advertised, we encourage you to please contact the Talent Aquisition Team at careers@aib.ie for a conversation. AIB is an equal opportunities employer, and we pride ourselves on being the first bank in Ireland to receive the Investors in Diversity Gold Standard accreditation from the Irish Centre for Diversity. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees. Should you have a reasonable accommodation request please email the Talent Acquisition team at careers@aib.ie Closing Date: Tuesday the 6th of May 2025 Disclaimer: Unsolicited CV’s sent to AIB by Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this position. AIB operates a direct sourcing model and where agency assistance is required, the Talent Acquisition team will engage directly with our recruitment partners. Job Segment: Recruiting, Engineer, Bank, Banking, Java, Human Resources, Engineering, Finance, Technology Apply now »
Sales Development Manager
Tirlán Tirlán, is a world-class food and nutrition co-operative, with a diverse portfolio of quality ingredients, leading consumer and agri brands. Tirlán owns leading brands such as Avonmore, Kilmeaden Cheese, Millac, Solmiko, Truly Grass Fed, Premier Milk, Wexford, mymilkman.ie and GAIN Animal Nutrition. We nurture a talented team across Ireland, the US, MEA and China, delivering annual revenues of over €3 billion, and over 2,300 people to manage our network of 11 processing plants and 52 agri branches. Our purpose is to nourish the world, while safeguarding our environment for future generations. Role Profile We have an opportunity for a Sales Development Manager to join Tirlán. Reporting to and working closely with the Foodservice Account Manager, Field Sales & Agents, the successful candidate will effectively manage a team of agents across a range of Foodservice Customers to achieve the sales, distribution and margin mix targets for their area. Responsibilities About us Through our expertise in research and development, customer insights, food safety and state-of-the-art manufacturing we bring innovative food and nutrition solutions to a global market. Our new and vibrant headquarters in Kilkenny City operates as a collaboration hub where multi-functional teams come together in a hybrid work environment. Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion We believe in the value of difference. We know that different perspectives, life experience and backgrounds can drive innovation and deliver growth. We welcome people from all walks of life without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, or disability status. Join our Talent Pool Considering a new career in Tirlán but this isn’t the role for you? Join our talent community and sign up for job notifications at www.tirlan.com/careers Tirlán is a Values Based Organisation
Head Receptionist
Principal Duties, Responsibilities & Accountabilities: Please see full job descritpion for a complete list of duties and responsibilitites
Quality & RISK Manager
Quality & RISK MANAGER JOB DESCRIPTION Title: Quality & Risk Manager Purpose of the Position: This is a key senior management post with responsibility and accountability for the operational provision of an effective, quality & risk management programme to meet the needs of the person served, staff and stakeholders and the strategic development of this plan to meet changing organisational needs. To promote best evidence risk management practices that foster a fair, open and learning culture and to implement systems and processes to ensure that the organisation learns from incidents and claims analysis. Support Executive Management Team, Board of Directors, Medical Directors, Programme Managers, and Department Heads in establishing a proactive risk management culture, focussing on quality and safety within the rehabilitation programmes and departments. Accountable to: Chief Executive Officer Liaison / Communication: The proper performance of these duties will require a high degree of liaison and communication internally with Managers and Staff throughout the hospital and with external stakeholders in the course of their normal duties and responsibilities. QUALITY & RISK MANAGER JOB DESCRIPTION Overview of the Role The Quality & Risk Manager will be responsible for the implementation and oversight of the hospital risk management programme with consistent application of Enterprise Risk Management and Incident Management Policies and Guidance. Responsible for the development, implementation and evaluation of a comprehensive risk management programme with associated structures, policies, procedures which are a vehicle for improving quality and safety in the hospital and to ensure the hospital consistently strives to achieve and improve compliance with the HIQA National Standards of Safer Better Healthcare. He/she will be expected to keep abreast of all imminent developments in the areas of Healthcare Risk Management/Quality Improvement/Incident Management and will have to undertake training and qualifications that are necessary for the successful performance in the role He/she will work with the senior management Team to enable a hospital wide quality and risk management culture and to establish a systematic and proactive approach to identification, analysis, evaluation, and minimisation of risk within the hospital. ACCOUNTABLILITY, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES General Accountability · Maintain throughout the hospital awareness of the mission and values in relation to all safety activities, with primary responsibility for patient safety. Note: These responsibilities and accountabilities are a guide only and are subject to review and amendment to meet the changing needs of the Hospital. Outline of Duties and Responsibilities · Communication& Consultation o Demonstrate pro-active commitment to all communications with internal and external stakeholders o Provide Risk Management support and advice to the CEO and Department/Programme Managers as required. o Communicate and consult on risk matters with the Chief Executive, hospital Committee’s/Steering Groups. o Report risks in an appropriate way to Chief Executive, Board of Directors, Programmes, Department Heads and staff as appropriate to their role and level of accountability. o Liaise with Hospital Legal Advisors, State Claims Agency, Health Service Executive, Professional Bodies and other regulatory authorities on risk matters where necessary. o Represent the hospital at the Dublin Hospital Group Risk Management Forum and others as requested. Provide feedback to relevant hospital committee’s/steering groups. o Act as Chairperson for various organisational committees and subgroups with internal and external stakeholders. · Proactive Risk Management Process o Manage an overall risk management programme for the hospital. o Establish integrated risk management reporting structures and processes. o Provide advice and support to service colleagues in improving incident and risk management processes to ensure continuous quality improvement and patient, staff and other stakeholder safety. o Provide advice and support service colleagues regarding risk assessments, which involves analysing risks as well as identifying, describing, estimating and evaluating the risks including legal requirements affecting the hospital. o Provide advice on plans to control risks o Manage corporate risk register and support individual programmes and departments in managing local risk registers. o Ensure identified risks and controls are recorded in the Corporate Risk Register. Continuous assessment of the corporate risk register and sub registers to enable the identification of current and emerging risks that present a threat or opportunity to the achievement of business objectives. o Escalate operational and strategic risks when required to the Executive Management Committee, Quality, Safety and Risk Committee. o Administer, maintain and manage the National Incident Management Systems (NIMS), including training of the NIMS software. o Escalate the reporting of serious incidents internally and to external agencies e.g. the Health Service Executive, State Claims Agency and others as required. o Participate, assist and/or co-ordinate in a timely manner, the investigation of serious incidents and in the development and implementation and monitoring or quality improvement plans, as required. o Provide reports as required for Programmes, Department Heads, and relevant committee/s on incidents, quality, safety and risk. o Develop a process for tracking the implementation of recommendations from reports, investigations and safety audits to ensure that assurance on implementation within the NRH. o Support the Hospital Major Emergency Plan Committee and support the implementation of the Major Emergency Plan. o Contribute to the development of performance indicators for risk management system which can be monitored (quality and safety profile). o Manage incidents that have potential for claims or escalate to claims. o Represent the hospital in the management of claims for compensation made against the Hospital (alleged clinical negligence, employer’s and public liability). o Obtain legal advice when required for patient or other hospital risk related matters. o Prepare and support staff attending court i.e. Coroners, Civil or Criminal courts for hospital related matters. o Ensure claims are analysed for potential learning and quality improvement. o Management of insurance policies and compliance with notification requirements o Participate as required and in the annual review of the Insurance Portfolio. o Promote a just and fair culture which supports patients/service users and staff and has an emphasis on learning to improve from incidents and near misses. o Use a structured approach in the proactive identification and actioning of those aspects of a service that have a potential to cause harm. This should include evidence from sources within the healthcare setting locally, nationally and internationally o Advise the Chief Executive/ Board of Directors on potential risks, serious incidents, incidents reviews, claims data and ensure processes are in place for sharing information on good practice in risk management. o Maintain links with the Clinical Director to ensure communication of quality and risk matters are managed appropriately o Set short and long term goals for the direction of the risk management process. o Participate in Executive Management Team out of hours cover. · Standardised Policies Procedures, Guidelines o Ensure processes are in place for the development of Policies Procedures, Guidelines, based on best available evidence, using standard format. o Support the development of a Policy, Procedure, Guidelines framework for the development and management of organisational polices. o Ensure all risk management documentation; policy and guidance are kept up to date, as appropriate. o Maintain and review at a minimum annually the hospital Safety Statement. · Quality Improvement o In conjunction with the Quality Improvement and Accreditation Officer, support staff with quality improvement projects in line with the HSE Framework for Improving quality. o Participate in multidisciplinary quality improvement initiatives to improve patient safety o Use recognised quality improvement tools to accurately diagnose issues, identify remedial actions, implement these and then to assess and measure the change that has occurred. o Promote patient-focused approaches to clinical quality by participating in multidisciplinary audits that compare current practice to best practice standards or procedures. o Ensure clinical audit programme has linkages to risk management and quality improvement programme. o Develop Quality Improvement plans and monitor actions from internal reviews and external inspections i.e. HIQA, HSA. · Education and Training Develop and support delivery of uniform training for incident and risk management, to ensure consistent investigative processes in line with the HSE policy and guidance are applied across the service. Oversee and manage the programme of risk management/health and safety training, e.g. fire training plan, waste management training. Provide education, instruction and training on risk management, risk management reporting mechanisms and build risk awareness in the organisation. Provide health and safety/risk management-based training for managers and staff based on role and meeting the need within the organisation. Develop and support delivery of uniform training on incident and risk management, to ensure consistent investigative processes in line with the HSE Incident Management Framework, Risk Management Policies and guidance are applied across the programmes. Monitor attendance at health and safety/risk management-based training. Attend education and training as appropriate to the post Maintain continuous professional development keeping abreast of new knowledge, techniques and developments related to the role. Promote and ensure compliance with Safety and Risk Training. Present during Corporate Induction programme for new staff. · Management of resources o Accomplish staff results by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; developing, coordinating, and enforcing systems, policies, procedures, and productivity standards. o Ensure the efficient and effective use of resources for risk related activities and aligned to the department. o Utilise technology to facilitate improvements in efficiency of service and use of data to support service development. · Monitoring and review o Ensure programme in place for continuous monitoring and review of risk management activities and corrective actions are implemented in areas of non-conformance. o Conduct audits of compliance to policy and standards. · Participate in Standard Quality Based Assurance Programme o Establish and manage programme of audits to monitor performance of organisation, e.g. health and safety audits, patient safety rounds. o Participate in external audits, inspections and quality assurance-based audits e.g. CARF, Health Service Executive, Environmental Protection Agency, State Claims Agency, and ensure follow up with external agencies as required. o Assist in the completion of annual reports for external agencies as required e.g. Dublin South East Regional Health Authority o Ensure a programme of monitoring and review of compliance with standards relating to quality, safety and risk are in place i.e. HIQA Infection prevention and Control Standards, HIQA Safer Better Healthcare Standards, CARF Health and Safety, Risk Management Standards and others as developed. o Participate and advise in collaborative Risk Management Programmes as may be organised through the Quality, Safety & Risk Committee, Health Service Executive, or hospital Insurers. · Freedom of Information (FOI)/Access to Records o Oversee the FOI/access to records function in the NRH and support the Risk Management Freedom of Information (FOI)/Access to Records Officer as necessary. o Ensure systems are in place for the processing of Freedom of Information & General Data Protection Regulation requests in a timely manner and as per request deadlines o Assist the Risk Management Officer (FOI), handling Freedom of Information requests, ensuring General Data Protection Regulation policies are adhered to in retrieving information relating to claims handling, and the investigation of cases. · Clinical Governance o Participate in Quality, Safety & Risk Committee-present patient safety updates and reports at meetings o Report to the Board of Directors/or subcommittees as required o Co-ordinate the Medical Peer Review steering group to oversee the peer review of moderate/serious patient safety incidents. o Promote good clinical governance practices throughout the NRH. · Quality, Patient Safety & Risk Management o The NRH is committed to supporting a culture of continuous quality improvement through effective governance, clinical effectiveness and outcome measurement. o Quality and Patient Safety supports the Health Service to deliver high quality and safe services to patients and service users. This involves developing appropriate standards of practice that can be measured from the clinician and service user perspective and requires that the Manager is: o Responsible to ensure compliance with Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) Standards as they apply to quality, safety & risk, CARF Accreditation Standards, national and local policies, procedures, guidelines, best practice standards, relevant government legislation and regulations. o Participate in various standards, NRH accreditation and quality control groups to support the overall achievement and maintenance of the designated NRH quality and accreditation standards. o To promote and effect a continuous quality improvement (CQI) environment for services at NRH in line with existing and future regulatory requirements. o Department will work closely with other areas and services within the NRH in order to organise and assure implementation of all hospital and external quality, safety and risk management policies, procedures and requirements pertinent to services at the Hospital. The extent of speed and change in the delivery of health care is such that adaptability is essential at this level of management. The post-holder will be required to maintain, develop and enhance the necessary professional knowledge, skills and aptitudes required to respond to a changing situation. This Job description does not contain an exhaustive list of duties, and the post holder may be required to undertake additional responsibilities. It will be reviewed from time to time in order to adapt and develop the role, according to service needs and Hospital policies. I agree that this position description clearly outlines the specific responsibilities and duties that are to be carried out as part of this role. I also understand that these represent the minimum requirements to perform the duties at the current level .
