Job Opportunities in Ireland

About Us
Croí is an award-winning, not-for-profit, Irish Heart & Stroke Foundation based in Galway (Registered Charity Number 20016616).
Our vision is to lead in the prevention, control of, and recovery from cardiovascular disease and to serve as exemplars of innovation and best practice.
Our mission is to prevent heart disease and stroke, save lives, and empower and support families, communities and future generations to take control of their health and well-being.
Since its genesis in 1985, Croí has developed expertise in cardiovascular disease and stroke prevention, early detection and intervention, and built a dynamic and energetic multi-disciplinary team, committed to excellence in all areas of our work, which has been recognised by a variety of national and international healthcare and innovation awards.
We are recruiting a Health Professional with an interest in stroke rehabilitation and prevention to lead existing and new offerings to meet the needs of those affected by stroke. If you want to work with an organisation that believes what you believe, is moved by the power of purpose, cares about helping and supporting people, has great ideas, and is passionate about your future professional growth, we would love to hear from you!
The Role
Croí is seeking to recruit a full-time experienced Allied Health Professional with a passion for stroke rehabilitation and prevention. This role is ideally suited to a professional with a background in Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy or Speech and Language Therapy.
Over the past 3 years, Croí has placed an increased focus on our activity related to stroke support and prevention. Our capacity to provide much-needed community-based support for individuals and families affected by stroke has been greatly increased by a recent Legacy Donation for community stroke support received in 2023 from the Joe and Helen O’Toole Charitable Trust. As a result of this donation, Croí is in the process of building a dedicated stroke hub called The Joe & Helen O’Toole Stroke Hub at the Croí Heart & Stroke campus in Newcastle, Galway, and will fund two Ph D scholarships in Stroke Prevention Research. As part of this donation, Croí has also purchased two vehicles to facilitate a greater presence in the community focused on early detection and awareness of stroke and heart disease risk factors.
The successful applicant will be joining Croí at the most exciting time in our 40 years in the context of this unprecedented development in infrastructure for stroke support and will lead out on the development of existing and new innovative offerings to meet the needs of people affected by stroke.
This role is based at the Croí Heart & Stroke Centre, Newcastle, Galway, with some flexibility for remote working 1-2 days per week, subject to business needs.
Key Tasks

• Oversee the operation of the new Croí Stroke Hub, including scheduling, planning and communicating with partners such as the Early Supported Discharge Team.
• Deliver existing stroke support offerings such as the Croí Rebuild Programme and stroke support groups, including ongoing review and improvement in line with emerging guidelines and evidence.
• Devise, deliver and evaluate new evidence-based initiatives based on the needs of our community members affected by stroke, e.g. fatigue management and family support.
• Involvement in community-based and advocacy activities related to stroke prevention, including clinical, health promotion and content-related input.
• Be responsible for stroke information resources on topics like managing stroke risk factors.
• Support advocacy activities related to stroke prevention and management through Heart and Stroke Voice Ireland.
• Develop and maintain relationships with specialist stroke services within acute and community settings.
• Work with local and national bodies in the development and implementation of national health service priorities, such as the National Stroke Strategy.

Competencies

• CORU registration.
• A proficient knowledge of current developments in the prevention and management of stroke.
• Advanced clinical reasoning.
• Highly effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work autonomously and as part of a multi-disciplinary team in service delivery, development and in achieving key performance outputs.
• Demonstrate leadership skills in the management and coordination of stroke activities and the Croí Stroke Hub.
• Initiative and motivation in service delivery.
• Confidence, assertiveness and flexibility.
• Excellent IT skills - Email, Microsoft Word, Power Point and database management.
• Excellent writing skills – Confident in contributing to information leaflets, reports and presentations.
• Experience in public speaking/delivery of patient education sessions.
• Excellent organisational skills with an aptitude for effective time management, problem-solving, project planning, delivery and execution.
• A commitment to quality, measurable through audit and/or research.

Remuneration
The salary scale is €53,000 – €58,000 depending on experience. The role is being offered initially as a fixed-term contract of 12 months, with a review to become permanent based on performance.
How to Apply
To apply please send your CV with a cover letter to careers@croi.ie by 4 pm on Monday, September 23rd, 2024.
A desktop shortlisting process may be carried out prior to the interview stage. Attendance at the interview will be at the candidate’s own expense.
To learn more about Croí, please visit www.croi.ie.
This job profile will be subject to review in accordance with service developments and is neither restrictive nor definitive, but rather a guide to the general range of duties required.
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term
Contract length: 12 months
Benefits:

• On-site parking

Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 23/09/2024