Job summary
We now have a vacancy for an Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Lead to help deliver our Trusts commitment to ensure that all our colleagues, patients and visitors feel that they can be who they are and bring their whole selves to work and whilst receiving care. This fantastic opportunity is as a direct result of our Trust Boards commitment to our challenging EDI agenda. You will be joining an organisation that is completely committed to being anti racist, inclusive and diverse and you will play a vital role in the delivery of the strategic and operational EDI programme of work.
We are looking for someone who will be an expert in the EDI field in terms of knowledge and application. We will be looking for a fresh perspective and a strong commitment to our EDI ambitions and commitments.
Main duties of the job
You will need to have significant evidence of recent experience of supporting and ensuring deliver of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion goals in a complex organisation.
You must be an organised and proactive individual with an ability and experience to coordinate projects effectively and deliver them to conclusion in a timely manner.
You will be a key part of our Workforce and OD team to support the delivery of an effective EDI Agenda in a large complex organisation. You will be passionate about providing the best possible experience for our colleagues, patients and visitors and will play a key part in helping them to resolve the challenges they may face around Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
If you feel you satisfy and can evidence the essential criteria in the Person Specification and submit an application, you must be prepared to be available on this day and be flexible in relation to your allocated timeslot. We are unable to provide alternative dates.
About us
At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.
- An inclusive and supportive culture our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
- Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards
- Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
- Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Equality Diversity & Inclusion Lead will coordinate all activities relating to the equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) agenda for service delivery and workforce. A key objective of the role is to align the EDI agenda to the Trusts Values and Behaviours, and the Strategic Objectives.
This will include playing a key role in the Trusts understanding and response to the needs of its diverse communities, developing key alliances and engaging with communities and external stakeholders to improve the experience of the diverse groups who access and work within our services.
The Equality Diversity & Inclusion Lead will coordinate all activities relating to the EDI agenda for service delivery and workforce. This will include playing a key role in the Trusts understanding and response to the needs of its diverse communities, developing key alliances and engaging with communities and external stakeholders to improve the experience of the diverse groups who access and work within our services.
For further information on this position please see the Job Description and Personal Specification attached.
Further information regarding the interview process will be made available to shortlisted candidates.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Equality Diversity & Inclusion Lead will coordinate all activities relating to the equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) agenda for service delivery and workforce. A key objective of the role is to align the EDI agenda to the Trusts Values and Behaviours, and the Strategic Objectives.
This will include playing a key role in the Trusts understanding and response to the needs of its diverse communities, developing key alliances and engaging with communities and external stakeholders to improve the experience of the diverse groups who access and work within our services.
The Equality Diversity & Inclusion Lead will coordinate all activities relating to the EDI agenda for service delivery and workforce. This will include playing a key role in the Trusts understanding and response to the needs of its diverse communities, developing key alliances and engaging with communities and external stakeholders to improve the experience of the diverse groups who access and work within our services.
For further information on this position please see the Job Description and Personal Specification attached.
Further information regarding the interview process will be made available to shortlisted candidates.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to masters level or an equivalent level of experience in working at a senior level in specialist area i.e. EDI
- Evidence of Continuing professional development
Desirable
- CIPD Chartered Membership
Experience
Essential
- Working at a strategic level, implementing EDI policy and initiatives within complex NHS or Public sector organisations
- Development of strong working relationships both strategically and operationally across a range of settings and agencies
- EDI and related training design, delivery and evaluation
- Advising all staff on a wide range of complex EDI issues
- Use of research in developing the case for change
- Extensive experience in change management and organisation development
- Facilitating equality impact assessment, taking account of the full range of protected characteristics
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to masters level or an equivalent level of experience in working at a senior level in specialist area i.e. EDI
- Evidence of Continuing professional development
Desirable
- CIPD Chartered Membership
Experience
Essential
- Working at a strategic level, implementing EDI policy and initiatives within complex NHS or Public sector organisations
- Development of strong working relationships both strategically and operationally across a range of settings and agencies
- EDI and related training design, delivery and evaluation
- Advising all staff on a wide range of complex EDI issues
- Use of research in developing the case for change
- Extensive experience in change management and organisation development
- Facilitating equality impact assessment, taking account of the full range of protected characteristics
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.
