IRIS National implementation manager – maternity cover – nia project – 16th January 2012
IRIS improves the quality of care given by GP surgeries to women experiencing domestic violence
IRIS is a general practice-based domestic violence training support and referral programme that has been evaluated in a randomised controlled trial. Core areas of the programme include training and education, clinical enquiry, care pathways and an enhanced referral pathway to a specialist advocate educator within a local specialist service. The target patient population is women who are experiencing, or who have experienced, domestic violence from a current partner, ex-partner or adult family member. IRIS also provides information and signposting for male victims and for perpetrators.
The IRIS implementation project is the commissioning of the IRIS model nationally. The IRIS implementation project aims to build upon the successes and outcomes of the IRIS research project in order to bring about mainstreaming of the IRIS model in the UK. This includes delivery of the IRIS training for trainers programme.
nia has been awarded funding by the Health Foundation to deliver implementation of the IRIS model nationally. This work is currently funded until 31st August 2012.
We are recruiting for the following post:
- Position Title: IRIS National implementation manager (maternity cover, initially March – August with possible extension)
Salary Range: £31,400 to £33,033 (35 hours)
To lead the development and delivery of the National IRIS project
This post includes responsibility for ensuring the project reaches targets and for income generation and for line management of the IRIS advocate educator.
We’re looking for a highly organised and self motivated woman who is passionate about ending gender-based violence and is able to take responsibility for project development. You’ll have a ‘can-do’ approach and demonstrable commitment to nia’s feminist approach to supporting women and children to be safer.
To apply, write to us with an large SAE to the value of 0.79p at P.O. Box 58203, London, N1 3XP or visit our website www.niaendingviolence.org.uk and download a job profile and application pack. CV’s will not be accepted.
Applications can be returned via email to administrator@ niaendingviolence.org.uk or by post in a sealed envelope marked “Private & Confidential” to Rachel Evans, nia, P.O Box 58203, London, N1 3XP.
Closing Date: 5pm, 16th January 2012
Interviews will be held on 27th January 2012
The post is subject to an enhanced CRB check and open to women only. (Exempt under the Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, Part 1).
