Director of Independent Healthcare and Responsible Officer 

Director of Independent Healthcare and Responsible Officer.

The Regulation and Quality Improvement Authority (RQIA) is the independent regulator of health and social care in Northern Ireland. Through our inspections and reviews we encourage improvement, and make sure people receive high quality, safe, effective, compassionate care in well managed services.

We are offering a unique opportunity to a medical leader to work in a senior leadership role across RQIA, in its role as the regulator of health and social care, particularly the growing independent healthcare sector; in promoting the use of Quality Improvement, and in informing the wider transformation of health and social care systems in Northern Ireland.

The individual will be responsible for conducting investigations and inspections, and for the registration of the range of independent health care providers which RQIA regulates in accordance with the Health and Personal Social Services (Quality, Improvement and Regulation) Order (NI) 2003. They will also be the responsible Officer (RO) for those ROs working in the independent sector; and for any medical staff employed by RQIA.

The successful applicant will demonstrate the highest levels of diplomacy, assertiveness, and ability to undertake challenging conversations.

Permanent Position: 10 PAs (Programmed Activity)

Salary: Consultant Grade M400 – 2024 pay scales

Location: RQIA Headquarters, Belfast

For further information, and to make an application, visit: jobs.hscni.net

The closing date for applications: Friday 31st January 2025.

Interviews will take place on Thursday 20th February 2025.

RQIA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER.