Nursing Quality Manager South East /Midlands

• South East Region - covering homes within this region
• Midland Region - covering homes within this region

• Provide guidance and oversight to PICs in maintaining high standards of care aligned with HIQA
• regulations and Sonas policies.
• Lead the implementation of quality assurance systems, audits, and improvement plans.
• Act as a subject matter expert for compliance, governance, and regulatory updates, ensuring PICs
• and teams are informed and prepared.

• Plan and conduct regular audits across all homes to monitor compliance, safety, and care quality.
• Develop corrective action plans and provide structured feedback to PICs and relevant teams.
• Maintain accurate records of audit outcomes and ensure follow-through on recommendations.

• Assist in developing, reviewing, and updating policies and procedures in line with national standards.
• Ensure all homes implement Sonas policies consistently and support local adaptation as required.
• Training & Mentorship:
• Mentor PICs in best practices for clinical governance and compliance.
• Support training needs analysis and contribute to the development of staff trainingprogrammes.
• Promote a learning culture that values continuous improvement and professional growth.

• Oversee the implementation of safeguarding frameworks across all homes.
• Monitor incident reporting, risk registers, and complaints to identify trends and promote early
• intervention.
• Collaborate with teams to reduce risk and ensure appropriate escalation and follow-up procedures
• are in place.
• Reporting & Strategic Support:
• Prepare regular reports on quality metrics, compliance status,and improvement initiatives for the
• Executive Team and Board.
• Participate in strategic planning, contributing insights and data to shape the quality agenda across the
• group.
• Collaborate on organisational initiatives that support service excellence, sustainability, and
• innovation.

• Registered Nurse with current NMBI registration.
• Postgraduate qualification in healthcare management, quality improvement, or clinical governance
• (essential).
• Qualification in auditing or risk management (desirable).
• Full Irish driver's license (essential) and willingness to travel across sites.

• Minimum 3-5 years' experience in a quality, governance, or compliance role within healthcare.
• In-depth knowledge of HIQA standards, healthcare regulations, and person-centered care frameworks.
• Proven ability to lead audits, manage risk, and support teams in a regulatory environment.
• Strong analytical, report-writing, and communication skills.
• Experience delivering training and mentoring others on quality and compliance topics.
• Ability to work independently while fostering cross-functional collaboration.

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