Job summary
Internal Applicants Only
Permanent
This is an exciting role to join Royal Papworth Hospital to lead the implementation of our Equality, Diversity, Inclusion arm of the Workforce Strategy.
You will be an exceptional leader with passion, energy and the experience to support our strategic ambitions and help continue to develop a culture of belonging, equity and cultural improvement.
Reporting directly to the Assistant Director of OD, we are seeking someone who has the ability to effectively network and manage stakeholders as well as provide constructive challenge and speak truth to power. You will be a subject matter expert in equity, diversity and inclusion, but as a key member of our senior management team, also have strong leadership and engagement skills.
The post holder must have a genuine passion for reducing inequalities and driving social inclusion, being an ambassador and champion for our workforce, ensuring a people-centred approach is essential.
Main duties of the job
Support the Assistant Director of OD in developing and implementing the Trust's EDI strategies aligned with best practice and NHS People Plan
Lead EDI aspects of culture change and transformation initiatives
Represent the Trust on EDI matters across the Integrated Care System (ICS)
Manage EDI governance frameworks to meet equality objectives and legal obligations
Ensure compliance with Equality Act 2010, Workforce Race Equality Standard (WRES), and Workforce Disability Equality Standard (WDES)
Coordinate annual reporting requirements and conduct audits of organisational processes
Ensure compliance with Accessible Information Standard (AIS)
Assess learning needs and design, develop, and deliver EDI training across the Trust
Provide advice and support to managers and staff on EDI compliance
Lead formation of EDI-related policies and protocols
Conduct robust Equality Impact Assessments (EIA) and train staff on their obligations
Coordinate EDI activities and frameworks (WRES, WDES, etc.)
Support Staff Network Groups and activities
Identify and address EDI needs, gaps, and risks
Report on trends and outcomes from EDI data
Manage delegated budget for EDI training and workshops
Work with Communications Team and other departments on EDI events and activities
Represent the Trust at external learning events and conferences
Provide expert advice and signposting on EDI matters
Facilitate business-wide service planning and information sharing
About us
Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is the UK's leading heart and lung hospital, delivering care to more than 50,000 patients a year in its new state-of-the-art hospital in Cambridge. We perform the most heart and/or lung transplants in the UK and carried out the UK's first successful heart transplant in 1979. It also offers emergency heart attack treatment, sleep centre care and is one of just five centres nationally for those in severe respiratory failure.
Based on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus the largest centre of medical research and health science in Europe the Trust is at the heart of treatments of the future. Royal Papworth became the first hospital trust in the country to be rated outstanding in all five areas assessed by the Care Quality Commission - a rating it still holds today. The Trust holds its values of compassion, excellence & collaboration at its core, and all colleagues joining the team are expected to uphold these in their day-to-day roles & interactions. Royal Papworth is proud of its diverse workforce and encourages people to embrace their individuality.
The Trust values difference and welcomes all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, race, religion & belief, sex and sexual orientation. Providing they meet the minimum post criteria, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview.
For a street view tour: https://royalpapworth.nhs.uk/virtual-tour
Job description
Job responsibilities
On this page you will find a Role Profile which provides information about the hospital and full details about the role. We recommend that you review this and refer to it as you complete your application. Please include how you will meet the Trust Values Compassion, Excellence and Collaboration. If you would like more information about the role or working at Royal Papworth Hospital, please get in touch with the contact for this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
On this page you will find a Role Profile which provides information about the hospital and full details about the role. We recommend that you review this and refer to it as you complete your application. Please include how you will meet the Trust Values Compassion, Excellence and Collaboration. If you would like more information about the role or working at Royal Papworth Hospital, please get in touch with the contact for this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Masters level (in a related subject) or equivalent experience within the field of EDI
- Demonstrable continued professional development
Experience
Essential
- Proficient understanding of the NHS landscape
- Expert knowledge of equality, diversity and inclusion policy, legislation and best practice
- Experience of conducting, quality assuring and advising on Equality Impact Assessment or Analysis (EIAs)
- Experience of implementing EDI initiatives, including frameworks and standards
- Knowledge of OD methodologies and practices and how it applies to EDI interventions
- Experience of developing and delivering EDI training to a wide audience
- Experience of applying OD methodology in practice egdiagnostic interventions and OD techniques and practice
- Ability to identify/research new developments in EDI and translate these into practical applications
- The ability to produce a high standard of written reports and other materials
- The ability to effectively deliver presentations to a diverse audience and manage sensitive conversations
- Computer literacy and excellent keyboard skills
- The ability to self-motivate, show initiative and drive
- The ability to effectively manage, organise and prioritise own workload and meet set deadlines
- Ability to work well in pressurised environment with constant interruptions
- Excellent communication skills with well-developed interpersonal skills
- Ability to provide advice and support in an assertive but tactful and sensitive manner
- Demonstrable commitment to and focus on quality, promotes high standards to consistently improve patient outcomes, putting patients first
- Respectful to patients, staff colleagues and all internal and external contacts
- Values diversity and difference, operates with integrity
- Demonstrates ownership for own actions and areas of responsibility
- Demonstrates unity with all colleagues. Works across boundaries, looks for collective success
- Proven track record of delivery on objectives
Desirable
- Experience of working in a Public Sector environment
- The ability to accurately analyse and describe numerical data from a range of sources
- Experience of reviewing requests for funding and liaising with the supplies team to source products and supplies and authorise small spend against budget for items
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Please provide evidence of your commitment to uphold the Trust's values: Compassion, Excellence, Collaboration
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Masters level (in a related subject) or equivalent experience within the field of EDI
- Demonstrable continued professional development
Experience
Essential
- Proficient understanding of the NHS landscape
- Expert knowledge of equality, diversity and inclusion policy, legislation and best practice
- Experience of conducting, quality assuring and advising on Equality Impact Assessment or Analysis (EIAs)
- Experience of implementing EDI initiatives, including frameworks and standards
- Knowledge of OD methodologies and practices and how it applies to EDI interventions
- Experience of developing and delivering EDI training to a wide audience
- Experience of applying OD methodology in practice egdiagnostic interventions and OD techniques and practice
- Ability to identify/research new developments in EDI and translate these into practical applications
- The ability to produce a high standard of written reports and other materials
- The ability to effectively deliver presentations to a diverse audience and manage sensitive conversations
- Computer literacy and excellent keyboard skills
- The ability to self-motivate, show initiative and drive
- The ability to effectively manage, organise and prioritise own workload and meet set deadlines
- Ability to work well in pressurised environment with constant interruptions
- Excellent communication skills with well-developed interpersonal skills
- Ability to provide advice and support in an assertive but tactful and sensitive manner
- Demonstrable commitment to and focus on quality, promotes high standards to consistently improve patient outcomes, putting patients first
- Respectful to patients, staff colleagues and all internal and external contacts
- Values diversity and difference, operates with integrity
- Demonstrates ownership for own actions and areas of responsibility
- Demonstrates unity with all colleagues. Works across boundaries, looks for collective success
- Proven track record of delivery on objectives
Desirable
- Experience of working in a Public Sector environment
- The ability to accurately analyse and describe numerical data from a range of sources
- Experience of reviewing requests for funding and liaising with the supplies team to source products and supplies and authorise small spend against budget for items
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Please provide evidence of your commitment to uphold the Trust's values: Compassion, Excellence, Collaboration
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
