Director of Regulation, Quality and Safety

PE Global Healthcare are delighted to assist their client to recruit for a Director of Regulation Quality and Safety.

The Client is Ireland’s leading private care provider for persons with intellectual disabilities and mental health issues. The client offers Residential, Supported Living, Day, and Community Outreach services to children and adults

The Regulation, Quality, and Safety Department will maintain key relations within the services and, as necessary, with regulatory bodies such as HIQA, MHC, and the HSA. Auditing is considered ongoing, and each service and department must have its own continuous improvement plan, which will be monitored daily and reported weekly.

Duties

• Lead and be responsible and accountable for regulation, quality, and safety across our entire service.
• Collaborate with the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), advise and lead colleagues on external regulations, legal and contractual obligations linked to service delivery.
• The post holder is responsible for organising department activities and resources, managing the performance of each member of the regulation, quality, and safety team, and ensuring the fulfilment of departmental objectives as defined within the yearly business plan.
• Analyse the performance of the service to consider regulatory compliance, quality, safety, and continuous improvement in the short, medium, and long-term interests of the service. Therefore, it is the responsibility of the post holder to make recommendations and to develop associated service improvement plans.
• Report to the Senior Leadership Team an Clinical Governance Committee weekly or as necessary. They must ensure accurate communication, provide related assurances, and prompt appropriate corrective actions when needed.
• The post holder is responsible for maintaining accurate, up-to-date risk registers (risk assessments, emergency response plans) for all departments and services.
• The post holder is responsible for developing and managing budgets.
• 2 / 3 direct reports, overseeing a department of circa 50 people.

Candidate Essential Requirements

• Master’s level qualification in a related field or equivalent professional experience.
• Management qualification or equivalent level of skill acquired through experience.
• Knowledge and experience in assisting the development and monitoring of care pathways.
• Knowledge and understanding of regulation requirements related to HIQA, MHC, and HSA compliance and of managing inspections and associated improvement activities.
• 10 years of experience in a similar role.
• Strong experience within a professional or regulatory environment operating at a senior level.
• Strong internal compliance, risk management, internal audits, and governance experience

Candidate Benefits

• Competitive Salary scale from 100K
• Extensive benefits package

Please call Claire PE Global Healthcare 083 208 5507 or email Claire.osullivan@peglobal.net

***Please note our clients cannot assist with any visa sponsorship and candidates must have the correct visa to live and work in Ireland*** 

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