Grade VII Risk Manager, Cork University Hospital

Grade VII Risk Manager, Cork University Hospital

• Cork, Ireland
• Full Time, Permanent

Who We Are

The newly established HSE South West health region will manage and deliver all public health and social care services in Cork and Kerry, serving more than 700,000 people. HSE South West includes all hospital and community healthcare services in the region, including the South / South West Hospital Group and Cork Kerry Community Healthcare.

Skills and Attributes

• Evaluating Information
• Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Planning, Organising and Delivery of Results

Description

Risk management is a component of the Quality & Patient Department, which promotes and facilitates all aspects of patient safety and the standards for better health across the CUH group through the development of organisational-wide strategies, policies and procedures related to patient safety, quality, risk management, complaints, clinical audit, and patient and public involvement. The post holder will work closely with (but not limited to):

• Senior Management Team
• Heads of Departments
• Core Directorate Management Teams
• Director of Nursing
• Consultants

The post holder will represent the hospital with the external HSE Legal Advisors, the State Claims Agency, and the Coroner's Office. The purpose of the post involves:

1. The development of proactive risk management systems and processes that place the quality and safety of patient care at their centre.
2. Operational responsibility to develop and co-ordinate a risk management programme within the hospital to effectively manage, measure, and monitor the safety of the hospital.
3. Promote best evidence risk management practices that foster a fair, open, and learning culture.
4. Implement systems and processes to ensure that the organisation learns from incidents, complaints, and claims analysis.
5. Support Executive Management Board, Core Directorates Management Teams, and departmental managers in establishing a proactive risk management culture, focusing on patient safety within clinical directorates and departments.

Benefits

• Paid Time-Off for Vacation and Sick Days
• Retirement Plans
• Flexible Schedules
• Remote Work Options
• Professional Development + Growth
• Sabbatical Leave
• EAP (Employee Assistance Programme)
• Staff Discounts
• Opportunities for Advancement
• Company Phone
• Great Location
• Work/Life Balance
• Relocation Assistance
• Commuting/Travel Assistance
• Wellness Programs
• Ergonomics Assessments
• Death in Service
• Pension Scheme
• Learning and Development Opportunities
• Bereavement, Parental and Carers Leave
• Critical Illness Policy
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Annual Tax Saver Travel Scheme
• E-Learning & Development Portal
• Maternity Leave & Pay
• Paternity Leave & Pay

HSE South is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr