The Q & S Manager (Clinical Audit) post is a key role with the responsibility for the development, co-ordination and implementation of clinical audit systems in line with quality improvement activity, ensuring that the Hospital is compliant with HIQA standards, supporting the delivery of quality safe patient care.

The Quality and Safety Manager (Clinical Audit) will work as an effective member of the Quality & Safety team, proactively contributing to the priorities of the Department.

The Quality and Safety Manager (Clinical Audit) will assist staff in analysing and interpreting healthcare quality data, identify good practices for sharing, address issues and identify opportunities for improvement across the organisation.

This campaign will run in compliance with the Code of Practice prepared by the Commission for Public Service Appointments (CPSA). The CPSA is responsible for establishing the principles that should be followed when making an appointment. These are set out in the CPSA Code of Practice. The Code outlines the standards that should be

Each candidate must on closing date for applications:

• Have a healthcare professional qualification

          And

• Have worked in the acute adult hospital sector in Ireland at senior level for minimum of two years

          And

• Candidates must possess the requisite knowledge and ability, including a high standard of suitability, for the proper discharge of the office.

Post Specific Requirements if any:

• Excellent communication skills and ability to liaise and work well with a broad range of disciplines at all levels.
• Ability to manage time and demonstrate a high level of organization skills.
• Proficiency with computer systems including Microsoft Word and Excel software.
• The successful candidate must be available to work primarily onsite, in the Quality and Safety Department at the Hospital.

Health

A candidate for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.

Character

Each candidate for and any person holding the office must be of good character.

CHB Grade VII Quality & Safety Manager (Clinical Audit)