The Grade VII Clinical Audit and Quality Facilitator role in Cavan offers an excellent opportunity to lead and support quality improvement initiatives within HSE Dublin and North East. This permanent part-time position focuses on strengthening clinical governance, patient safety, and continuous service improvement across the region.
This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced healthcare professional or manager seeking to make a measurable impact on quality standards and audit processes within a dynamic public health environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the development, implementation and monitoring of clinical audit programmes.
- Facilitate quality improvement initiatives aligned with national and regional standards.
- Provide expert guidance on clinical governance and patient safety frameworks.
- Analyse audit data and prepare detailed performance reports.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to drive service improvement.
- Ensure compliance with HSE policies, regulatory standards and best practice guidelines.
- Support staff training and education relating to audit and quality improvement.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Relevant third-level qualification in healthcare, management, quality improvement or a related discipline.
- Demonstrated experience in clinical audit, quality assurance or patient safety.
- Strong analytical and report-writing skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
- Knowledge of HSE governance frameworks and healthcare regulations.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
This position is aligned with the HSE Grade VII (0582) salary scale under the August 2025 consolidated public sector pay scales :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}.
Salary will be in accordance with public sector pay policy and relevant HSE circulars. The role is permanent part-time, with working hours determined in line with service requirements.
- Permanent public sector contract
- Access to public service pension scheme
- Annual leave entitlements in line with HSE policy
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Employee wellbeing supports
Location & Employer Information
This role is based in Cavan within HSE Dublin and North East, covering North Dublin, Meath, Louth, Cavan and Monaghan. The successful candidate will contribute to quality and patient safety initiatives across the region.
The Health Service Executive (HSE) is Ireland’s publicly funded healthcare provider, delivering acute and community health services nationwide.
Application Details
Informal enquiries can be directed to:
Grainne O’Connor
Quality & Patient Safety Manager
Email: Grainne.oconnor1@hse.ie
Tel: 049 437 6243
Apply before 27 February 2026, 5:00 PM.
