Job Overview
The Quality, Risk and Patient Safety Advisor role at University Hospital Kerry offers an opportunity to play a key role in enhancing patient safety and healthcare quality. This Grade VII position involves leading quality improvement initiatives and supporting governance structures within a dynamic hospital environment. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced professionals seeking to contribute to continuous improvement in healthcare delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate risk management processes, including risk assessments and maintenance of risk registers
- Manage incidents and serious incidents, ensuring appropriate follow-up and reporting
- Support and implement quality improvement programmes across the hospital
- Oversee development and compliance with policies, procedures and guidelines
- Track and monitor implementation of recommendations from audits, reviews and investigations
- Facilitate implementation of national standards set by HIQA
- Support governance structures and complaints management processes
- Promote patient and service user involvement initiatives
- Assist with clinical audit activities and service improvement programmes
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Relevant third-level qualification in healthcare, management or a related field
- Demonstrated experience in quality, risk or patient safety within healthcare
- Strong knowledge of healthcare governance and regulatory standards
- Excellent analytical, organisational and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and drive continuous improvement initiatives
- Experience working within multidisciplinary teams
- Knowledge of HIQA standards and audit processes desirable
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
Salary Scale: €60,613 – €78,795 (Grade VII pay scale, including incremental progression and LSIs where applicable).
Contract Type: Permanent Wholetime
Benefits include public sector pension scheme, annual leave entitlement, and access to professional development opportunities within the HSE.
Location & Employer Information
This position is based at University Hospital Kerry, Tralee, Co. Kerry, operating under HSE South West (Kerry and Cork). The hospital provides a wide range of acute healthcare services and is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care.
Application Details
Applicants can apply via the official recruitment platform:
https://www.rezoomo.com/job/96286
Informal enquiries can be made to:
Ms Caroline O’Connor
Quality, Risk & Patient Safety Manager
University Hospital Kerry
Tel: 0871833146
Email: carolinea.oconnor@hse.ie
HR Contact: Niall Creedon Kelly, Staff Officer, People Resourcing, HSE South West
Last Day to Apply: 28 April 2026 at 12:00 PM
