Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for someone to help drive forward the Trust commitment to be an inclusive, anti-racism organisation and to support our wider Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) work from both a clinical services and workforce perspective. Your remit will be to lead on the implementation of our EDI Programme of work and subsequent action plans from within the HR team, to provide support across the organisation as teams implement their equality actions and to develop our wider EDI focus. You will have an influential role within the Trust to embed our values and promote a culture that celebrates and embraces differences.
Alongside excellent EDI expertise, knowledge of HR practice, policies and processes, and an understanding of employment law, you will have a real passion to make change and influence staff to work ethically with an awareness of inclusive practice. You will be able to provide appropriate professional advice, guidance, support, and practical help to the Trust on all matters relating to equality, diversity, and human rights. This will include interpreting and assessing the implications of pending legislation and encouraging the development of a culture that is socially inclusive and values diversity.
Proposed interview panel 29th Jan 2024 and Stakeholder panel on 25th/26th Jan 2024
Main duties of the job
The Associate Director will also be responsible for advising the Director for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion regarding equality and diversity issues, including changes to legislation, publication of relevant Government and Department of Health documents, good practice.
They may be asked to represent the Trust within the NHS, partner organisations and the wider community, working closely with them to institute integrated working in the best interests of both patient care and the workforce. This will include development of effective external partnerships with local and national agencies, including the voluntary sector.
The Associate Director of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion will play a key role in ensuring that the Trust meets its equality legislation and public sector duties and will lead the Trust beyond just meeting the legislative requirements and duties to build its reputation as a gold standard leader in equality and diversity matters.
About us
Guy's and St Thomas's is among the UK's busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. We provide a full range of hospital and community services for people in south London and as well as specialist care for patients from further afield including cancer, renal, orthopaedic, respiratory and cardiovascular services.
The commitment of our 25,000 staff is key to our success. We are one of the largest local employers and we aim to develop and support all our staff so they are able to deliver high quality, safe and efficient care. The 2021 NHS staff survey results show that we have one of the most engaged and motivated workforces in the NHS. We know this has a positive impact on the care provided to our patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
- Work with the Trust Clinical Group Executive Teams, and corporate and clinical leaders to develop the cultural conditions for dynamic ED&I leadership and cultural change across GSTT.
- Lead the implementation of the EDI Programme ensuring lasting inclusive cultural transformation across the Trust.
Local Leadership and Engagement
- Provide effective leadership, coordination and management of the EDI function on behalf of the Director or EDI and the Chief People Officer with a key focus on improvement and outcomes.
- Design an appropriate stakeholder engagement strategy to ensure wide reach of the EDI programmes of work.
Health Inequalities
Work with relevant senior colleagues to:
- Oversee the development and implementation of support for our local community to ensure any inequalities in delivery and effectiveness of care are minimised.
- Ensure our local community and patients are involved and participate in the development of services and the way our care is provided
Expert Advisor
- Be the Trusts expert advisor on equalities legislation, regulations and codes of practice and ensure that the current and emerging legal, regulatory and policy drivers on equality and diversity are met.
- Work collaboratively with senior leaders to advise on complex EDI investigations, complex changes or organisational design programmes to ensure processes are in line with best practice and promote EDI.
External Influencer
- Work across organisational boundaries to ensure that the Trust adopts EDI good practice and is delivering a step change in our local agenda.
- Draw from experience and expertise in other academic fields and industries, ensuring that the organisation benefits from relevant engagement and inclusion initiatives.
Senior Leadership Engagement
- Support communication to the leadership community, Executive Teams and stakeholder groups to report on transformative initiatives and their progress.
- Support the creation of leadership development training programmes that deliver impactful and strategic solutions focused on implementing new and inclusive ways of leading & managing.
Data, Insight Analysis and Reporting
- Provide the Trust Leadership Team and Trust Board with regular updates on progress against the WRES, WDES and other national metrics as well as local success measures.
- Continue to develop the Trusts EDI dashboard, using the analysis of this to drive positive change in the organisation.
People Management and Leadership
- Manage internal EDI budgets, monitoring spend against budget, contributing to financial initiatives and cost improvement programmes.
- Take the strategic lead on specific projects or pieces of work on behalf of the Director of EDI and Chief People Officer, taking responsibility for the achievement of outcomes within required timescales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
- Work with the Trust Clinical Group Executive Teams, and corporate and clinical leaders to develop the cultural conditions for dynamic ED&I leadership and cultural change across GSTT.
- Lead the implementation of the EDI Programme ensuring lasting inclusive cultural transformation across the Trust.
Local Leadership and Engagement
- Provide effective leadership, coordination and management of the EDI function on behalf of the Director or EDI and the Chief People Officer with a key focus on improvement and outcomes.
- Design an appropriate stakeholder engagement strategy to ensure wide reach of the EDI programmes of work.
Health Inequalities
Work with relevant senior colleagues to:
- Oversee the development and implementation of support for our local community to ensure any inequalities in delivery and effectiveness of care are minimised.
- Ensure our local community and patients are involved and participate in the development of services and the way our care is provided
Expert Advisor
- Be the Trusts expert advisor on equalities legislation, regulations and codes of practice and ensure that the current and emerging legal, regulatory and policy drivers on equality and diversity are met.
- Work collaboratively with senior leaders to advise on complex EDI investigations, complex changes or organisational design programmes to ensure processes are in line with best practice and promote EDI.
External Influencer
- Work across organisational boundaries to ensure that the Trust adopts EDI good practice and is delivering a step change in our local agenda.
- Draw from experience and expertise in other academic fields and industries, ensuring that the organisation benefits from relevant engagement and inclusion initiatives.
Senior Leadership Engagement
- Support communication to the leadership community, Executive Teams and stakeholder groups to report on transformative initiatives and their progress.
- Support the creation of leadership development training programmes that deliver impactful and strategic solutions focused on implementing new and inclusive ways of leading & managing.
Data, Insight Analysis and Reporting
- Provide the Trust Leadership Team and Trust Board with regular updates on progress against the WRES, WDES and other national metrics as well as local success measures.
- Continue to develop the Trusts EDI dashboard, using the analysis of this to drive positive change in the organisation.
People Management and Leadership
- Manage internal EDI budgets, monitoring spend against budget, contributing to financial initiatives and cost improvement programmes.
- Take the strategic lead on specific projects or pieces of work on behalf of the Director of EDI and Chief People Officer, taking responsibility for the achievement of outcomes within required timescales.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Extensive in-depth demonstrable capability and capacity for service management at a senior level in a large, complex healthcare environment, including significant staff management, financial management and change management
- Extensive experience of working at senior management level to manage team(s) and to influence strategy, policy and project development and implementation
- Extensive experience in equality and diversity issues with demonstrable evidence of developing and implementing equality and diversity initiatives across multiple diversity strands
- A proven credible and influential communicator with excellent networking and negotiating skills demonstrating experience of working with a diverse range of stakeholders and a successful track record of influence and engagement
- Work with the HR department of the Trust to ensure that all managers and employees comply with appropriate polices and procedures, HR best practice, employment law and equality legislation
Desirable
- Extensive and demonstrable experience with difficult HR situations with staff, validating skills in conflict resolution.
Knowledge/ Qualifications
Essential
- Masters degree or equivalent professional qualification
- Management qualification or equivalent experience
- Evidence of sustained personal and professional development
Desirable
- Degree level qualification in a clinical subject
Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of legal compliance for risk management, including a full understanding of equality and diversity issues in relation to workforce management, and the ability to advise on its implementation through strategic development, policy development, governance, risk assurance and input into operational services, particularly dealing with: Discrimination Harassment & bullying Employment law
- A strong sense of personal and team accountability coupled to a clear understanding of the boundaries around delegated authority
- Understands political, social, economic and technological drivers impacting on healthcare and the diversity agenda
- Sound political judgement and astuteness in understanding and working with complex policy, and diverse interest groups, and common sense in knowing when to brief "up the line"
- A strong track record of managing complexity and risk whilst maintaining high standards of service delivery
Desirable
- Skilled in leading teams to satisfactory outcomes
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Extensive in-depth demonstrable capability and capacity for service management at a senior level in a large, complex healthcare environment, including significant staff management, financial management and change management
- Extensive experience of working at senior management level to manage team(s) and to influence strategy, policy and project development and implementation
- Extensive experience in equality and diversity issues with demonstrable evidence of developing and implementing equality and diversity initiatives across multiple diversity strands
- A proven credible and influential communicator with excellent networking and negotiating skills demonstrating experience of working with a diverse range of stakeholders and a successful track record of influence and engagement
- Work with the HR department of the Trust to ensure that all managers and employees comply with appropriate polices and procedures, HR best practice, employment law and equality legislation
Desirable
- Extensive and demonstrable experience with difficult HR situations with staff, validating skills in conflict resolution.
Knowledge/ Qualifications
Essential
- Masters degree or equivalent professional qualification
- Management qualification or equivalent experience
- Evidence of sustained personal and professional development
Desirable
- Degree level qualification in a clinical subject
Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of legal compliance for risk management, including a full understanding of equality and diversity issues in relation to workforce management, and the ability to advise on its implementation through strategic development, policy development, governance, risk assurance and input into operational services, particularly dealing with: Discrimination Harassment & bullying Employment law
- A strong sense of personal and team accountability coupled to a clear understanding of the boundaries around delegated authority
- Understands political, social, economic and technological drivers impacting on healthcare and the diversity agenda
- Sound political judgement and astuteness in understanding and working with complex policy, and diverse interest groups, and common sense in knowing when to brief "up the line"
- A strong track record of managing complexity and risk whilst maintaining high standards of service delivery
Desirable
- Skilled in leading teams to satisfactory outcomes
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
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).
