RQ864 Risk Management, Health and Safety Coordinator (0.5) Grade VII

at  Peamount Healthcare

JOB TITLE AND GRADE

Risk Management, Health and Safety Coordinator (0.5) Grade VII
Closing Date - October 2nd 2024
Proposed Interview Date(s) - Week beginning 14th October 2024
Taking up Appointment - The successful candidate will be required to take up duty as soon as possible
Location of Post - Peamount Healthcare
Organisational Area - CHO7
Reporting Relationship Post holder reports to - Quality and Continuous Improvement Manager
Liaises with: All staff, Health, Safety and Risk Management Coordinator (0.5), Heads of Deparment and Executive Management Team.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Responsible for delivering a training plan to raise awareness and ensure all staff are aware of the organisations expectations with regard to Risk, Resident/Patient Safety and Safety Incident Management.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE ESSENTIAL

An academic award in Risk Management recognised by the Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) framework
Or
A healthcare related qualification.
Experience in Risk Management or equivalent area.
Clinical and/or administrative capacity to properly discharge the functions of the role.

PURPOSE OF THE POST

The post holder will co-ordinate the risk; health and safety managament activities, and be accountable for the organisational achievement of conformance and performance with internal and external compliance requirements.
Facilitate change by being proactive on risk management and provide education for all staff on risk identification, assessment and risk reduction and mitigation measures.
To lead, advise and manage the development and implementation of Risk Management, Health and Safety structures within Peamount
To advise on Risk , Health and Safety structures & processes across the organisation.
Support Innovative management and governance initiatives which are an integral part of this post.

APPLICANTS MUST, AT THE LATEST DATE OF APPLICATION, CLEARLY DEMONSTRATE, ALL OF THE CRITERIA LISTED BELOW AS RELEVANT TO THE ROLE:

Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft office
Data Analysis and Statistics
Reporting & creating clear, concise reports and presenting complex information in an understandable manner
Possess the requisite knowledge and ability, including a high standard of suitability and management ability, for the proper discharge of the office