JOB DESCRIPTION

Applications are invited for the above full-time permanent position.

ROLE PURPOSE

The Risk Officer plays a crucial role in identifying, assessing, and managing risks within Stewarts Care. This position is responsible for ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, developing risk management strategies, and providing guidance to various departments to mitigate potential risks. The Risk Officer is expected to maintain a comprehensive understanding of the organisation’s operations and objectives to effectively assess and address risks.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

• A third level qualification (or equivalent) in (a) Risk Management and/or (b) Health & Safety and/or (c) Healthcare and/or (d) a related area.
• A qualification in Health & Safety Management would be an advantage.
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience working in Health and safety and/or Risk Management role
• Risk management experience
• Experience of working in the health service in a post that has involved service user safety improvement, risk management, incident management and investigations as relevant to this role is preferable but not mandatory.
• Excellent report writing skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills.
• Strong verbal and written skills.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
  Salary and qualifications are in accordance with Department of Health consolidated pay scales Clerical Officer, Grade VI: €56,757-€69,341 incl LSI per annum.