Galway University Hospital is seeking a highly organised and motivated Clinical Audit Coordinator Grade VII to support clinical governance and quality improvement across acute hospital services. This permanent leadership role offers an opportunity to influence patient safety, service improvement, and compliance with national standards within a dynamic healthcare environment.
A panel may be formed from this campaign for current and future permanent or specified purpose vacancies (full-time or part-time) within HSE West and North West RHA.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate clinical audit programmes across acute hospital services.
- Support clinicians and multidisciplinary teams in developing and implementing audit plans.
- Ensure compliance with national clinical audit standards and governance frameworks.
- Analyse audit data and prepare detailed performance and compliance reports.
- Facilitate quality improvement initiatives arising from audit findings.
- Liaise with hospital management, clinical leads, and external stakeholders.
- Maintain accurate documentation and reporting systems in line with HSE policy.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Relevant third-level qualification in healthcare, management, quality improvement, or related discipline.
- Significant experience in clinical audit, governance, or healthcare quality systems.
- Strong analytical and report-writing skills.
- Excellent organisational and project coordination abilities.
- Proven ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary clinical teams.
- Strong knowledge of HSE governance and healthcare regulatory frameworks (desirable).
Full eligibility criteria are outlined in the official Job Specification.
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
Salary is aligned with HSE Grade VII pay scales in accordance with the Department of Health Consolidated Salary Scales (1 August 2025 revision) .
- Permanent wholetime contract
- Public sector pension scheme
- Annual leave entitlement in line with HSE policies
- Structured incremental salary progression
- Professional development opportunities
Salary will be paid strictly in accordance with approved public sector pay policy and national agreements.
Location & Employer Information
This role is based in the Academic Office at Galway University Hospital, serving the HSE West and North West region (Donegal, Sligo, Leitrim, Roscommon, Mayo, and Galway).
Galway University Hospital is part of the HSE acute hospital network, delivering specialist and general services to a wide regional population.
Application Details
Applications must be submitted via the official Rezoomo platform (Google Chrome recommended).
Important:
- Digital application form only – CVs will not be accepted.
- Review the official Job Specification before applying.
Job Specification & Application Portal:
https://www.rezoomo.com/job/93528/
Informal Enquiries:
Tara Cahill, Grade VIII
Academic Office, HSE West and North West RHA
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 091 893272
Interviews are scheduled for the week commencing 23 March 2026.
Apply directly via the official portal before the deadline:
Last Day to Apply: 6 March 2026, 10:00 AM
