Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland (CHSS) is an independent Scottish charity, whose mission is to be the community of support, kindness, and challenge where people can help each other, secure the expert help they need, and collectively advocate for the care that matters to them. We offer vital advice, support, and information to those affected so that they can live the lives they want to live and influence public policy to ensure that people get the services that they need. Our renewed ambition is to become Scotland’s leading organisation for person-centred, user-led community support for people living with our health conditions.
We are seeking maternity cover for the post of Health Defence Lead, who will be integral in delivering the CHSS Health Defence Programme and line management of the Health Defence team.
The CHSS Health Defence programme focusses on the secondary prevention and self-management of chest, heart, and stroke conditions. Funding granted by the Glasgow Communities Fund enables Health Defence 2.0 to build on the foundations of our pilot project in Drumchapel, with expansion into the Maryhill community.
The post holder will be responsible for the development and delivery of health improvement services that meet the needs of the communities that we serve. This includes the evaluation of the existing Health Defence programme; community engagement, co-design, and delivery of the new Health Defence 2.0 programme; and the evaluation of Health Defence 2.0.
We are seeking an individual who is organised, motivated, with good communication skills and who has experience in delivering health promotion services. Candidates must have an Allied Health Professional/First Level Nursing qualification and/or qualifications in Health Promotion/Public Health; and have evidence of continued professional development. Access to a car is essential.
This post is fixed term for 12 months.
CHSS employees enjoy a variety of organisational benefits including: Company pension scheme, generous holiday allowance, company sick pay, employee welfare support and life assurance.
For an informal discussion please contact Michelle Bremner by email Michelle.Bremner@chss.org.uk to arrange a mutually convenient time.
If you are interested in this post, please see our website at: chss.org.uk/workforus where you will be able to apply online or contact the HR Department via email to recruitment@chss.org.uk
Please note CVs will not be accepted.
Closing date: Sunday 25th April at 23.59pm
Interviews: Friday 30th April