Clinical Quality Safety Manager

Clinical Quality Safety Manager

Location: Dublin

THE ROLE!!!

This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of Ireland's leading drug and alcohol treatment organisations that provides community, residential and day support services to people with problematic substance use and their families. The overall purpose of this role is to develop and lead in the management and implementation of the clinical quality and safety agenda. The post holder will ensure that their service is compliant with the quality assurance framework set out in SLA's and with good practice guidelines in the area of drug and alcohol treatment.

REPORTING TO: Head of Services

CONSULT WITH: Residents and Staff in client services, Multidisciplinary Team, and Families.

LOCATION: Hybrid

Key Duties:

• To ensure compliance with current Quality Standards frameworks and that a system of continuous review is in place to underpin compliance.
• To coordinate preparation for annual auditing ensuring working groups, communication and action plans are in place internally and with multidisciplinary team participation
• To provide guidance and training on audit requirements including the evidence base for same and implementation of action plans which require evidence of completion for regulators/funders
• To develop and maintain a database for the organisation's continuous quality improvement plans and projects
• To review and make recommendations on further enhancing organisation's governance frameworks for clinical quality and safety
• To develop and deliver Quality Improvement Projects in response to presenting client needs and safety. This includes providing evidence that services are responsive, safe and effective
• To ensure clinical risk management remains a priority for managers, staff and clinicians through contributions are all relevant meetings
• To meet with Clinical Supervisors providing staff support and report to Head of Services on any emerging issues/areas of concern for preventative and/or remedial actions
• To provide/arrange training for staff in mental health, dual diagnosis, substance misuse, medications and impact on client behaviour/well-being
• To work closely with the Management Team, Clinical Leads and Head of Services, ensure that clinical incidents are investigated, reviewed and remedial actions are implemented and monitored.
• To work with Service Leads and Managers to reduce clinical incidents and complaints and make improvements to the quality of care and the safety of care of clients and to coordinate action plans to address areas of non-compliance in partnership with key personnel.

Essential Criteria:

• Bachelor's Degree in a Health-related discipline NFQ (Level 8)
• Qualification in Quality & Safety or Risk Management is desirable but not essential
• Knowledge of Risk Management processes and Quality Improvement
• Knowledge and experience of a healthcare setting
• Worked with marginalised communities (homelessness, Addiction, mental health)
• Has managed teams previously
• Must have a comprehensive knowledge of relevant healthcare legislation and regulations

Benefits:

• Hybrid Work
• EAP
• Paid Training
• Education Support (We will sponsor your continued professional development)
• Summer & Christmas Parties

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To find out more, contact Cathal on 086 2014915 / 091 423293 and email at [email protected].

Please note that this role is subject to Garda Vetting and clearances.

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