We are seeking an experienced and passionate Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Advisor to support the delivery of our EDI priorities and help foster an inclusive and respectful organisational culture.
The EDI Advisor will provide specialist advice and practical support to managers and staff to ensure equality, diversity and inclusion principles are embedded across policies, procedures, and day-to-day practice. The role will support the development and delivery of EDI action plans, ensure compliance with relevant legislation (including the Equality Act 2010), and contribute to initiatives that address inequalities and improve employee experience.
Key Responsibilities
* Support the development, planning and implementation of EDI actions in line with the EDI strategy.
* Engage and collaborate with other teams and services across the organisation to embed the values of EDI.
* Coordinate and deliver EDI activity such as events and workshops.
* Support Staff Networks with network activity such as events.
* Act as a point of contact for enquiries within EDI, dealing with them.
* Ensure compliance with the Equality Act 2010, particularly in relation to reasonable adjustments for employees with disabilities or long‑term health conditions.
* Act as a key point of contact for staff requiring reasonable adjustments, ensuring that appropriate workplace modifications are assessed, recommended and implemented in a timely manner.
* Work in collaboration with managers, Occupational Health, HR and external providers to ensure reasonable adjustments are effectively embedded.
* Develop and maintain systems to track and review adjustments, ensuring ongoing effectiveness.
* Provide training and awareness sessions on reasonable adjustments and disability inclusion.
* Support service delivery teams in identifying and implementing accessibility improvements for patients and service users.
Policy Development & Compliance
* Implement and contribute to the review and development of EDI policies and procedures to ensure they are inclusive and meet legal requirements.
Training & Awareness
* Develop and deliver EDI training sessions and workshops for staff at all levels.
* Raise awareness of unconscious bias, cultural competency, disability inclusion and other key EDI topics.
* Support the development of online resources, toolkits and guidance documents to enhance EDI knowledge across the organisation.
Qualifications and Experience
* Strong understanding of EDI legislation, best practice and cultural competence.
* Confidence in providing advice, influencing change and supporting organisations to create fairer and more inclusive workplaces.
* Experience working within a multi-disciplinary environment and liaising with senior managers and specialist units.
We are a committedly inclusive employer. We actively support equality of opportunity for all our staff and welcome applications from individuals regardless of age, any disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief. The Trust is making progress towards its aim of becoming more reflective of the diversity of our community in our workforce and guarantees an interview to candidates with disability who meet the essential criteria specified. We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and disabled applicants and those from other under‑represented groups.
Benefits
* Option to join NHS pension scheme
* A minimum 27 days' holiday each year, increasing after 5 years' service
* Personal and professional development and training opportunities
* Salary sacrifice schemes for cars or push bikes
* Access to occupational health and counselling services
* Access to the award‑winning wellbeing hub
* Access to NHS discounts, offering NHS employees a range of money‑saving deals
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