Oncology Quality Manager - Limerick Cancer Centre

1. Quality Management Develop, implement, and maintain the Oncology Quality Management programme in line with national and international standards. Ensure policies, procedures, and protocols are current, compliant, and accessible. Ensure the integrity of document control processes, including version control, review cycles, and approvals. 2. Regulatory Compliance Accreditation Ensure compliance with: JCI Accreditation Standards National Cancer Control Programme (NCCP) requirements Radiation protection regulations (EPA/HIQA as applicable) Lead preparation for external inspections, audits, and accreditation surveys. Coordinate responses to audit findings and regulatory requirements. 3. Risk Management Oversee the departments Risk Management Framework, including risk identification, assessment, mitigation and monitoring Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) and ensure implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA). Maintain the department risk register. Promote a culture of safety, transparency, and continuous learning 4. Audit Quality Improvement Develop and deliver an annual audit programme. Facilitate clinical audits in line with radiotherapy and oncology standards. Monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and quality metrics. Lead and support quality improvement initiatives across the service. 5. Patient Safety Experience Ensure patient pathways are aligned with safety and quality standards. Monitor patient feedback, complaints, and compliments. Implement quality improvements based on patient experience data. Support compliance with safeguarding, patient rights and safe-care standards. 6. Training Education Provide training to staff on quality systems, accreditation standards, and regulatory compliance. Support staff in understanding incident reporting, audit processes, and quality improvement methodologies. Promote awareness of safety culture and continuous improvement. 7. Multidisciplinary Collaboration Work collaboratively with Radiation Oncologists, Physicists, Radiation Therapists (RTTs), Nursing, Administration teams and the wider UPMC Quality Function. Participate in governance, risk, and multidisciplinary meetings. Support integration of quality practices across all Oncology workflows. 8. Data Management Reporting Analyse and report on quality and safety data. Produce regular reports for senior management, governance committees, and external bodies. Support data-driven decision-making within the department.

Title: Oncology Quality Manager - Limerick Cancer Centre

Employer: UPMC Ireland

Workplace: Limerick City, Limerick, IE