Deputy Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and OD NHS AfC: Band 8D
Main area EDI & OD Grade NHS AfC: Band 8D Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 213-CORP-
Employer King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Denmark Hill Town London Salary £99,808 - £113,803 per annum inc HCA's Salary period Yearly Closing 02/11/:59
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1.8 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across 5 main sites in South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local hospital services across its different sites, and specialist services from King's College Hospital (KCH) sites at Denmark Hill in Camberwell and at the Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH) site in the London Borough of Bromley.
We encourage all our staff to have a healthy work/life balance. In doing so, you can apply for flexible working from the beginning of your employment. We offer a range of options which are designed to suit different circumstances and priorities in line with service requirements.
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is embarking on an exciting new chapter in our People Directorate. We are recruiting for a Deputy Director of DEI & OD, one of four newly created senior roles, to help shape and deliver our ambitious Brilliant People Strategy and Culture Transformation Programme.
Reporting directly to the newly appointed Director of DEI & OD, this role offers a unique opportunity to lead transformational change, drive inclusive leadership and talent development, and embed equity and compassion across our organisation.
This is a fantastic stepping stone for an aspirational future Director, offering the scope, visibility and strategic impact to take your career to the next level.
If you're ready to lead with purpose, drive meaningful change, and be part of a bold new team, we'd love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
The postholder will provide senior leadership and overall operational and performance management of the DEI and OD teams to ensure provision of highly effective services that exceed the needs of customers, are innovative, and which operate in accordance with statutory requirements, best practice, NHS and Trust policies and procedures.
Provide expert Learning and OD support as required to the Director of DEI and OD, Deputy Chief People Officer, Site Executive Teams, Care Group Triumvirates, Senior Managers and Clinicians. Whilst ensuring the provision of a wide range of timely and accurate Learning and OD and DEI performance information for corporate, internal and external reporting to the ICs, the London region, the national team and other relevant bodies.
Working for our organisation
The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification along with the recruitment pack for full details.
Person specification Education & Qualification
* Educated to Masters level or equivalent in a relevant field (Leadership, Organisational Psychology, HR management) or equivalent experience
* Extensive senior experience in a similar role, providing sub executive level strategic direction in complex settings
* Extensive experience of leadership development, talent management and organisational development
* Specialist Knowledge and or experience/ or training in Equality Diversity and Inclusion
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* Please review the documentation on our recruitment microsite, particularly the Trust's criminal records checking policy
* All staff have a responsibility for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and for ensuring they are aware of the specific duties relating to their role.
* Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. On occasion, we might close a vacancy early due to a high number of applications being received. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
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