The EDI Team is dedicated to achieving our Trust's EDI objectives by collaborating with key stakeholders. Our focus is on workforce-related EDI, recognising the importance of addressing inequalities among staff. We work closely with divisional and corporate teams to identify EDI issues and create solutions, while also aligning with the patient EDI function to reduce health disparities in our communities.
Guided by the Equality Act 2010, which protects nine characteristics from discrimination, the Team supports the organisation in fulfilling its statutory duties and improving performance against NHS standards.
The Senior EDI Advisor will report to the Head of EDI and provide expert advice and solutions to support all Directorates and Divisions. They will help embed EDI practices throughout the Trust, working with various stakeholders to foster an inclusive culture. Utilising data and insights, the postholder will contribute to EDI, People and Culture strategies, ensuring compliance with statutory and NHS obligations.
The postholder will support corporate business returns such as the Workforce Race Equality Standards (WRES), Workforce Disability Equality Standards (WDES), Gender Pay Gap and be responsible for the coordination of activities to support the EDI agenda and delivery of our national and local priorities.
* Engage and collaborate with other teams/services across the organisation to embed the values of EDI.
* Co-ordinate and deliver EDI activity e.g. events, workshops.
* Support the Head of EDI and work with all other colleagues in addressing all strategic and operational activities to address inequalities and deliver our objectives, including key areas such as de-biasing recruitment, performance management and employee relations/development of a Just Culture.
* Supporting and developing our Staff Networks.
* Act as a point of contact for enquiries within EDI.
Development and staff wellbeing
Your growth and personal happiness matters to us. After all, we can’t expect the best from you if we don’t invest in your development and nurture your wellbeing. From the moment you join us, we’re committed to fostering your professional and personal development within a supportive, empowering environment. Whether you’re just starting your career or looking to advance further, we provide you with the tools and opportunities you need to succeed. We actively support colleagues to take part in research, quality improvement and innovation, whatever their role or level in the organisation.
To support your wellbeing, we offer an extensive range of resources, including an on-site staff nursery at Kingston Hospital, wellbeing practitioners, regular wellbeing classes, dedicated staff physiotherapist, comprehensive occupational health services, 24/7 employee assistance programme, and a range of other support and activities.
We also take every opportunity to thank and recognise the work our teams do, through weekly ‘shoutouts’ and patient feedback, monthly and annual awards.
Wherever you work across our organisation, we look forward to welcoming you.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Patrick Brown Job title: Deputy Chief People Officer Email address: patrick.brown6@nhs.net
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