Job Overview
The Quality Patient Safety Medical Coordinator Galway role is a senior Grade VII leadership position within Galway University Hospitals (GUH). This permanent wholetime opportunity plays a central role in driving quality improvement, strengthening patient safety systems, and supporting risk management initiatives across the hospital group.
Working in a complex acute healthcare environment, the successful candidate will lead collaborative initiatives that enhance clinical governance, support regulatory compliance, and embed a culture of continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate quality improvement and patient safety initiatives across Galway University Hospitals.
- Oversee incident and complaint management processes in line with legal and regulatory requirements.
- Support the development and implementation of risk management frameworks and governance structures.
- Provide expert guidance on quality assurance and patient safety best practice.
- Deliver and coordinate relevant training and education programmes.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary stakeholders to lead organisational change initiatives.
- Supervise and manage staff as appropriate to the Grade VII level.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Proven track record in quality improvement, risk management, and patient safety initiatives.
- Demonstrated experience in incident and complaint management processes.
- Strong knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements within healthcare settings.
- Experience leading change in a complex health-related organisation.
- Ability to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders.
- Experience delivering training and education programmes relevant to the role.
- Supervisory and managerial experience appropriate to Grade VII level.
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
Salary Scale (Grade VII – 0582): €60,613 – €78,795 per annum (LSIs applicable in line with public sector pay policy).
This is a Permanent Wholetime position within the HSE West and North West region. Standard public sector terms and conditions apply, including annual leave, pension entitlements, and access to continuous professional development opportunities.
Location & Employer Information
This role is based at Galway University Hospitals (GUH), County Galway, within the HSE West and North West health region (Donegal, Sligo, Leitrim, Roscommon, Mayo, and Galway).
Galway University Hospitals provide a comprehensive range of acute and specialist services, supporting high standards of clinical governance and patient-centred care.
Application Details
Important: This competition is open to employees of the HSE, TUSLA, Section 38 agencies, or statutory health agencies only, in accordance with WRC Agreement 161867.
Reference: G12173
Category: Management / Admin / ICT
Grade: Grade VII (0582)
Advertisement Type: Internal
Recruiter: HSE West and North West
Contract Type: Permanent Wholetime
We welcome enquiries about the role:
Laura Moylan
Quality and Patient Safety (QPS) Manager, GUH
Email: laura.moylan@hse.ie
For recruitment process enquiries:
Email: recruit.guh@hse.ie
Last Day to Apply: 21 April 2026 at 10:00 AM
