Join the Health Service Executive (HSE) South West as Clinical Director, Quality and Patient Safety, a key leadership role dedicated to improving clinical outcomes, governance, and patient experience across Cork and Kerry. This part-time, fixed-term appointment offers an opportunity to shape quality standards regionally and influence care delivery at scale within the public health system.
About the Role
As Clinical Director, Quality and Patient Safety, you will oversee the strategic implementation of quality improvement frameworks, clinical governance, and patient safety initiatives throughout HSE South West. Working closely with senior clinicians and executive management, you will ensure adherence to national quality standards and contribute to a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide clinical leadership for regional quality and patient safety programmes.
- Oversee implementation of clinical governance systems and risk management frameworks.
- Monitor performance metrics and safety indicators, ensuring alignment with national HSE policy.
- Support hospital groups and community services in embedding evidence-based practices.
- Lead engagement with multidisciplinary teams to promote safety culture and accountability.
- Collaborate with the Regional Executive Officer and Regional Clinical Director to strengthen cross-service integration.
- Report on regional quality improvement outcomes and compliance to HSE National Office.
Required Qualifications
Essential
- Registered medical practitioner with at least 10 years’ post-registration experience.
- Proven senior clinical leadership or management experience within a healthcare setting.
- Demonstrated expertise in clinical governance, quality improvement, and patient safety systems.
- Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualification in healthcare management, quality, or patient safety.
- Experience working within HSE structures or similar large public-sector organisations.
What We Offer
- Grade: Administration Unclassified 099X
- Employment type: Fixed Term, Part-time
- Health region: HSE South West (Cork & Kerry)
- Base location: Cork, Ireland
- Salary: As per HSE Consolidated Pay Scales – Administration Unclassified Grades (effective 1 August 2025; see Department of Health Circular 6/2025 for full details).
- Public service pension benefits and continuous professional development opportunities.
- Flexible working arrangements within the scope of public health service policy.
Ready to Apply?
Closing date: 5 November 2025 at 12:00 (noon).
Applications are open to both HSE and non-HSE candidates.
