Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Advisor

Job summary

Join our dynamic Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) team as a Band 5 Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Advisor. We're seeking a passionate individual to contribute to our mission of embedding diversity and inclusion throughout the Trust.

This is a 12-month fixed-term maternity cover position offering an exciting opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary team dedicated to creating a more equitable and inclusive environment for staff and patients.

Closed on: 27th July 2024

Interviews: 30th July 2024

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities

- Advance Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI): Implement strategies to embed EDI principles across the Trust, ensuring alignment with statutory duties and NHS standards.

- Project Management: Oversee the successful delivery of EDI projects, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance the experience of diverse staff and service users.

- EDI Training and Development: Contribute to the design and delivery of comprehensive EDI training programs to raise awareness and foster a culture of inclusion.

- Policy Development and Implementation: Support the development and implementation of EDI policies that reflect the Trust's commitment to equality and diversity.

- Governance and Monitoring: Provide effective secretariat support to the Tackling Inequalities steering group and associated sub-groups, ensuring the timely completion of Equality and Inclusion Assessments (EIAs).

- Perform other duties as required to support the EDI team's objectives

About us

West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.

Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ 4,500 staff, of whom 56% are BME. Our turnover for 2023-24 is £426m.

The Trust is rated as 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'.

The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.