The Quality Improvement Facilitator Grade VII HSE role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to national quality and patient safety initiatives within the public health service. Working as part of the Audit, Improvement and Education Team in the Office of the Chief Clinical Officer, the successful candidate will support the development, implementation and evaluation of quality improvement programmes across services.
Job Overview
There are currently two permanent whole-time vacancies within the Audit, Improvement and Education Team of HSE National Quality and Patient Safety. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to drive continuous improvement, enhance patient safety standards and support evidence-based practice across the health service.
This role is open to both HSE and non-HSE applicants and may also form a panel for future permanent or specified purpose vacancies (full-time or part-time).
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and support quality improvement initiatives across healthcare services.
- Facilitate audit cycles, service evaluations and improvement projects.
- Provide expert guidance on patient safety and quality standards.
- Develop and deliver education and training programmes in quality improvement methodologies.
- Analyse performance data and generate actionable reports.
- Collaborate with clinical and management teams to implement sustainable change.
- Support national quality strategies aligned with HSE priorities.
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement and patient-centred care.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Relevant third-level qualification in healthcare, management or a related discipline.
- Demonstrated experience in quality improvement, audit or healthcare governance.
- Strong analytical, organisational and project management skills.
- Experience facilitating multidisciplinary teams and stakeholder engagement.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Knowledge of patient safety frameworks and healthcare standards.
- Eligibility to work in Ireland.
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
- Salary aligned with HSE Grade VII (0582) pay scale in accordance with public sector pay policy and February 2026 consolidated salary scales.
- Permanent whole-time and part-time opportunities available.
- Specified purpose contracts may also be offered.
- Public service pension scheme and annual leave entitlements.
- Access to professional development and national quality improvement initiatives.
Location & Employer Information
The main National Quality and Patient Safety Office is located at Dr Steevens’ Hospital, Steevens’ Lane, Dublin 8. Additional office locations include Erinville, Western Road, Cork and the National Technology Park, Castletroy, Limerick.
The successful candidate will be based in one of these locations (to be agreed with the Service Manager).
The Health Service Executive (HSE) is Ireland’s publicly funded healthcare provider, delivering high-quality services across hospital and community settings nationwide.
Application Details
Applicants must submit the official application form via email only.
- Application Email: recruitmanagement@hse.ie
- Subject Line: NRS15212 Quality Improvement Facilitator (Grade VII)
- Additional Campaign Information – NRS15212
- Application Form
- Job Specification
Email applications will receive a response within 2 working days confirming receipt. If you do not receive a response within 5 working days, you are advised to contact recruitmanagement@hse.ie to verify receipt.
Informal Enquiries:
Róisín Egenton, General Manager – Audit, Improvement and Education
Email: Roisin.Egenton@hse.ie
Reference: NRS15212
Last Day to Apply: 08 April 2026 at 12:00 PM
