Quality, Patient Safety and Risk Officer/Oifigeach Cáilíochta, Sábháilteachta Othar agus Riosca. in Dublin
- Salary
- Not stated
- Contract
- Other
- Sector
- Public
- Closes
- 19 Oct 2026
About the Role
Quality, Patient Safety and Risk Officer/Oifigeach Cáilíochta, Sábháilteachta Othar agus Riosca. in Dublin, Ireland. Permanent, full-time position with the Incorporated Orthopaedic Hospital of Ireland. Fluent English required. Closing date: 19 October 2026.
Our Mission: 'To provide a high standard of care & treatment for all patients referred to the hospital & enable them to achieve the optimum of health & independent living.'
Purpose of the Role: To lead and support the development, delivery, and evaluation of comprehensive programmes of work in quality, patient safety, complaints, and integrated risk management. This includes overseeing clinical effectiveness, ensuring safety compliance, driving service improvements, and facilitating learning from service-user feedback across all operational pathways.
Requirements
A minimum level 7-degree professional qualification in a health-related area. Significant experience of working in the Irish Health Services in a post that has involved quality and risk management as relevant to this role. Experience in risk, incident and complaint management. Experience of data measurement analysis and production of high-quality reports. Experience of managing and working collaboratively with multiple stakeholders. A proficiency in computer systems including Microsoft Word, Outlook, Power Point, Excel and NIMS. Fluent command and understanding of the English language to include spoken and written word.
Desirable: An academic award in Risk Management or Quality in Healthcare at Level 6 (or higher) on the Quality and Qualifications (QQI) framework or equivalent.
Details
Position: Quality, Patient Safety and Risk Officer (Grade VII). Contract: Permanent. Hours: 35 hours onsite. Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer. Salary range: HSE Consolidated pay-scale (Current Applicable Scale).
How to Apply
Closing Date: 19 October 2026. For enquiries, contact the Incorporated Orthopaedic Hospital of Ireland.
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Frequently asked
- What are the main duties of the Quality, Patient Safety and Risk Officer?
- The main duties include leading and supporting the development, delivery, and evaluation of comprehensive programmes of work in quality, patient safety, complaints, and integrated risk management. This includes overseeing clinical effectiveness, ensuring safety compliance, driving service improvements, and facilitating learning from service-user feedback across all operational pathways.
- What qualifications are required for this role?
- A minimum level 7-degree professional qualification in a health-related area is required. Desirable qualifications include an academic award in Risk Management or Quality in Healthcare at Level 6 (or higher) on the Quality and Qualifications (QQI) framework or equivalent.
- What experience is necessary for this role?
- Significant experience of working in the Irish Health Services in a post that has involved quality and risk management is required. Experience in risk, incident and complaint management, data measurement analysis, and production of high-quality reports is also necessary. Experience of managing and working collaboratively with multiple stakeholders is required.
- What are the working hours for this position?
- The working hours are 35 hours onsite.
- Who should be contacted for enquiries about this role?
- For enquiries, contact the Incorporated Orthopaedic Hospital of Ireland.