JOB TITLE: Health Promotion Practitioner
JOB STATUS: * month fixed term , full-time
LOCATION: North Wicklow (remote working option **Apply on the
website** days per week)
REPORT TO: High Risk Prevention Manager
The Irish Heart Foundation is a community of people who fight to
protect the cardiovascular health of everyone in Ireland. Together we
are working to eliminate preventable death and disability from heart
disease and stroke, and to support and care for those living with
these life-changing conditions. We work to achieve this by:
* Caring for and speaking out for people in the community living
with heart conditions and stroke, and their families.
* Innovating and leading in health promotion and prevention to
change health behaviours and reduce cardiovascular risk.
* Building a nation of lifesavers through CPR training.
* Campaigning and advocating for policies that support people to
live healthier lives.
* Information provision.
Our team currently is approx. * employees and
up to * volunteers working towards the
Foundation’s vision of a future where no hearts are broken by
preventable heart disease.
THE ROLE
This Health Promotion Practitioner role is part of our broader
project: ‘The High Risk Prevention Programme’, funded by the HSE.
High-risk patients require support to actively manage their risk
factors. This is challenging to achieve, particularly for people
living in deprived areas. To prevent these high-risk patients from
developing chronic disease a more intensive approach is required. Our
programme aims to expand on the work done to date in implementing the
High Risk Prevention
Programme in lower socio economic communities. It is a cardiovascular
lifestyle behaviour change programme for patients in disadvantaged
communities who are identified by G.P.’s through the HSE’s Chronic
Disease Management programme. The Health Promotion Practitioner will
coordinate referrals from GP practices in their catchment area,
schedule and facilitate six 1 to 1 health coaching sessions with
patients with the goal of improving behaviours influencing risk
factors of
cardiovascular disease. The practitioner will then schedule and
provide follow up sessions at 3, 6 and 9 months to aid in behaviour
maintenance and relapse prevention as well link in with and signpost
to other programmes based in the community to other relevant service
in the community. The practitioner will also organise and host regular
group health education sessions.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
HIGH RISK PREVENTION PROGRAMME IMPLEMENTATION
* Build relationship with general practice staff and cultivate
referrals to Irish Heart Foundation’s high risk prevention
programme.
* Carry out lifestyle assessment of patients at intake and discharge
of service, as per standard procedure and guidelines.
* Deliver structured health coach interventions focusing on
cardiovascular risk factors, in person and/or by phone.
* Use health promotion knowledge and skills to collaboratively set
goals and motivate behaviour change on a lifestyle risk factor, as
identified by the individual patient.
* Recruit patients to the closed Facebook group following completion
of the six-week programme.
* Content creation for social media supports and monitoring of
patient support groups.
* Adhere to all relevant project protocols and liaise regularly with
the High Risk Prevention Manager
* Generate reports in uptake and outcomes from programme.
* Responsible for all data management in line with General Data
Protection Regulation guidelines.
* Become familiar with local support services and signpost project
participants to services as required.
* Facilitate group education sessions focusing on risk factors to
cardiovascular disease.
* Follow escalation protocols should there be issues or concerns
related to a client’s health.
TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT
* Undertake Training as required.
HEALTH AND SAFETY
* Adhere to the IHF Health and Safety policy and procedures at all
times.
POLICY AND PROCEDURE
* Adhere to all IHF policies and Procedures at all times.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
The successful candidate would have a relevant third level
qualification in Health Promotion, Nursing, Physiotherapy, Social
Care, Exercise Science, or other Allied Health disciplines. The
candidate will have demonstrable experience in motivational
interviewing, influencing positive health behaviour change and possess
realworld experience of working with individuals living in
disadvantaged communities.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
* Fluent in both written and spoken English.
* Strong verbal and written communication skills.
* Comfortable communicating in person, by phone as well as
facilitating group meetings in person and online.
* Ability to represent the organisation professionally.
HEALTH PROMOTION EXPERTISE
* Experience in delivering health promotion programs and
interventions.
* Understanding of research and information management/ use of
research/ evidence to inform practice, monitor progress, improve
services.
* Familiarity with health behaviour change models and techniques.
* Knowledge and experience of Motivational Interviewing and Brief
Intervention skills.
* Understanding of Cardiovascular disease risk factors and relevant
interventions.
* Appreciation of health literacy and determinants of health
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:
* Ability to build rapport with clients and demonstrate empathy.
* Experience working with disadvantaged communities.
* Maintain a patient-centred approach in all interactions.
* Experience in group facilitation.
LOGISTICAL AND PLANNING ABILITIES:
* Strong logistical and planning capabilities.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Excellent time management skills.
* Evidence of proactively identifying areas for improvement and the
development of practical solutions for their implementation
ADMINISTRATIVE PROFICIENCY:
* Excellent data entry and report writing skills with attention to
detail.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel and MS
Word.
* Familiarity with CRM or patient management databases is desirable.
* Membership of the Health Promotion Practitioners’ register and
the Association for Health Promotion Ireland is desirable.
* Full, clean driving license and own car
* Adherence to health and safety policies and procedures.
* Adherence to all organisation policies and procedures.
* Willingness to undertake training as required by the Manager.
* Efficient client record keeping and regular reporting on all areas
of the role.
* Assistance with applications for funding and participation in
occasional research studies
The above is a guide to the nature of the work required. It is not
exhaustive. Job descriptions are reviewed on a regular basis in line
with business needs.
BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH IRISH HEART FOUNDATION:
We provide benefits to help you protect your health and financial
security; and give you peace of mind.
* Pension scheme with employer contributions, from day 1 of service
* Life assurance of 4 times base salary with immediate effect
* Income continuance/disability benefit, at no cost to you from day
1 of service
* Paid Maternity leave
* Company sick pay
* Company health checks
* Generous annual leave policy including additional company days
* Bike to Work Scheme, Travel Saver Tickets, Excellent public
transport links
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
* A wonderful office we are proud of with excellent working, kitchen
and changing facilities
* Events organised by social club and Health and Well-being
Committee
* CPR Training for all employees
* Ongoing Training and Development initiatives to help you grow your
career with us
DETAILS OF ROLE AND APPLICATION PROCESS
This is a fixed term contract, full-time, Monday to Friday. To apply
please provide an up-to-date curriculum vitae and cover letter
outlining how you suit the post by email to Klara O’Malley, HR
Manager. Email: *
SALARY € *, * per annum
The closing date for this position is *th
September *
The Irish Heart Foundation is an equal opportunities employer.
The Irish Heart Foundation has a no smoking policy. Employees are not
permitted to smoke whilst undertaking any duties on behalf of the
Foundation.
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Health
