Job summary
Are you passionate about creating a more inclusive and diverse workplace in healthcare? Join West London NHS Trust as our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Workforce Partner and play a crucial role in shaping our organisation's culture. As a key member of our EDI team, you'll drive initiatives that improve staff experiences and promote equality across all levels of our Trust.
In this role, you'll collaborate with various departments to implement and monitor EDI action plans, analyze workforce data, and develop strategies to enhance our equality performance outcomes. Your expertise will be instrumental in supporting our commitment to creating an environment where every individual can thrive and contribute to our collective success.
We retain the right to close applications if we get a large and adequate number of applications.
Main duties of the job
As the EDI Workforce Partner, you will:
Develop and implement localised EDI action plans aligned with the Trust's overall strategy
Analyse data related to EDI metrics, including WRES, WDES, and Model Employer targets
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to promote EDI awareness and engagement
Design and deliver tailored EDI training programs in partnership with the Learning and Development team
Prepare reports and presentations on the progress and impact of EDI initiatives
Provide guidance on EDI policies and best practices to managers and staff
Support the implementation and evaluation of the Patient and Carers Race Equality Framework (PCREF)
Identify opportunities for innovation and improvement in the Trust's EDI practices
Participate in relevant networks and forums to share knowledge and stay up-to-date with industry best practices
Join us in our mission to create a more inclusive and equitable healthcare environment for our staff and patients. Your contributions will help shape the future of West London NHS Trust and make a lasting impact on our diverse community.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached.
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached.
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated at Master's degree level in either Human resources, EDI, Organisational development, or equivalent experience.
- Evidence of continuing professional and personal development.
Desirable
- CIPD
- Post-graduate qualification in a related field or equivalent level of experience
Experience
Essential
- Experience in improving workforce race equality (WRES), disability standards (WDES), Gender Pay Gap and WRES Model Employer targets
- Demonstrable experience and understanding of a breadth of analytical methods and their application, to provide high-quality, timely analysis and intelligence.
- Experience of building and analysing statistical charts - and willingness to develop these quality monitoring skills further.
- Experience of responding to EDI issues through application of professional knowledge and experience.
- Experience of advising and dealing with EDI with staff and managers at all levels
Desirable
- Experience in managing stakeholders, taking account of their levels of influence and particular interests
- Experience in facilitating discussions/ leading groups
- Experience in managing stakeholders, taking account of their levels of influence and particular interests
Skills
Essential
- Commitment to, and evidence of supporting change programme (s) for facilitating cultural and behavioural change, service improvement, and team and individual development Ability to negotiate and influence at senior levels
- Evaluates situations quickly, foresees problems and selects effective solutions
- Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, presentation and communication skills.
- Ability to engage with and command the confidence of health professionals and local communities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated at Master's degree level in either Human resources, EDI, Organisational development, or equivalent experience.
- Evidence of continuing professional and personal development.
Desirable
- CIPD
- Post-graduate qualification in a related field or equivalent level of experience
Experience
Essential
- Experience in improving workforce race equality (WRES), disability standards (WDES), Gender Pay Gap and WRES Model Employer targets
- Demonstrable experience and understanding of a breadth of analytical methods and their application, to provide high-quality, timely analysis and intelligence.
- Experience of building and analysing statistical charts - and willingness to develop these quality monitoring skills further.
- Experience of responding to EDI issues through application of professional knowledge and experience.
- Experience of advising and dealing with EDI with staff and managers at all levels
Desirable
- Experience in managing stakeholders, taking account of their levels of influence and particular interests
- Experience in facilitating discussions/ leading groups
- Experience in managing stakeholders, taking account of their levels of influence and particular interests
Skills
Essential
- Commitment to, and evidence of supporting change programme (s) for facilitating cultural and behavioural change, service improvement, and team and individual development Ability to negotiate and influence at senior levels
- Evaluates situations quickly, foresees problems and selects effective solutions
- Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, presentation and communication skills.
- Ability to engage with and command the confidence of health professionals and local communities.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
