Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Advisor

Job summary

Are you passionate about equity/equality, celebrating diversity and embedding inclusion in the workforce? If yes, we have the ideal job for you!Due to maternity leave, we are recruiting an EDI Advisor on a fixed term basis for 12 months. The EDI function is part of the wider Organisational Development and Inclusion Service, one of three core teams within the People Team (HR directorate). In this role, you will champion evidence-based equity practices that help the organisation to embed inclusion within the workplace. No two days are the same but you can expect to be working on projects and initiatives which help to challenge discriminatory behaviours and promote allyship, bystandership, mutual respect, and our trust values: Ambition, Caring, Together.In 2024, we launched our new Integrated EDI Plan (https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/about-us/EDI) which sets out our commitments to embedding EDI in our workforce. As an EDI Advisor, you will play a key part in ensuring that policies, processes and initiatives are inclusive, celebrate differences and embed mutual respect across all areas of employment. The ideal candidate will have lived experience, as well as passion, drive and motivation for delivering equity. We support hybrid working and ask our teams to be flexible to reflect the diversity of our workforce, work patterns and to support the delivery of our EDI plan.For any questions contact the Head of OD & Inclusion Hashim Din (he/him)

Interview date 03.04.2025

Main duties of the job

You will support staff and managers to embed inclusion through facilitating training, providing expert advice and guidance, and creating appropriate solutions to inclusion challenges in the workplace.To provide and present qualitative and quantitative data and action plans to address local and national EDI requirements.To be a visible and accessible champion for all things EDI, including working alongside patient experience and regional colleagues to ensure EDI is a golden thread through everything we do at TRFT.To be compassionate, kind, assertive, knowledgeable and at times assertive, to provide legally and morally appropriate advice, support and guidance.Support and coordinate activities, initiatives and resources which support an evidence and outcome-based approach to addressing inequality.You can expect to lead aspects of delivery against the Integrated EDI Plan.Provide advice and guidance on Equality Impact Assessments, as well as other key EDI requirements including the Workforce Race and Disability Equality Standards, High Impact Actions and other emergent areas of work.To provide a timely and consistent advisory service for managers, staff and partners on EDI matters.You may also be required to deputise for the Head of OD & Inclusion at times in key meetings such as the South Yorkshire EDI Leads Meeting, South Yorkshire and Humber EDI Leads Meeting and other internal meetings.

About us

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham.

As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall.

But dont just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making.

All of our 5,100 colleagues are key to our improvement journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence.

Employer details

Employer name

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Woodside Building

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

S60 2TY

Employer's website

https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Woodside Building

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

S60 2TY

Employer's website

https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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