Job summary
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Officer
34 hours per week
An exciting opportunity has arisen to work across both Stockport NHS Foundation Trust and Tameside and Glossop Integrated care NHS Foundation Trust as an Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Officer. There has never been a better time to come and join both Trusts that wants to put EDI at the centre of our people agenda. Is this you or someone you know?
Main duties of the job
This post will work across both Trusts to help shape our EDI agenda and embed it as a fundamental part of our way of working and create a culture of inclusion. You will work closely with People and Organisational Development teams, networking across all levels of the organisation, including our equality networks. We want diversity of experience too, so NHS experience is great to have, but not essential. If you have experience working in EDI and delivering on projects and/or EDI training programs this may be just the role for you.
To succeed in this role you will need:
- Contribute to the development of policy, guidance and resources for managers and colleagues at all levels to enable them to support staff and to promote best practice
- To prepare and deliver relevant reports, documentation and briefing papers to a variety of key internal and external groups ensuring effective communication and implementation of subsequent actions.
- To design and deliver EDI training and other interventions.
- Plan and deliver EDI events as required.
- To link with and represent the organisation at local and national equality and diversity networks and agencies, developing effective networks, forums and communication channels championing the work of the organisation
- To facilitate the sharing of best practice and information through effective evidence gathering and updates to key stakeholders.
- Engage with external networks to ensure the work of the EDI Team is informed and influenced by best
About us
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.
Our mission is to make a difference every day. Our values are that we care, we respect, and we listen
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
The salary for the role is only one part of the excellent package of benefits we offer to you:
- Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
- NHS pension scheme membership
- Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
- NHS Staff discounts
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
- Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information; or alternatively please give Stuart McKenna a call for an informal discussion.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information; or alternatively please give Stuart McKenna a call for an informal discussion.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent experience
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Knowledge
Essential
- Working knowledge of the E&D regulatory framework, legislation and obligations placed on public bodies
- Knowledge of EDI agenda as it applies to employment
- Knowledge of current developments and best practice in EDI
Desirable
- Knowledge of NHS developments in respect of EDI
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience working in E&DI role
- Operational experience of working towards multiple aspects of the equality, diversity and inclusivity agenda or embedding EDI into existing practice.
- Proven experience of achievement in:- oDelivering challenging objectives to deadlines oPartnership working oStakeholder engagement oOrganising Equality events oNHS experience in E&D in employment.
- Demonstrable understanding of diverse lived experiences
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent presentational skills with evidence of successfully delivering to a wide range of audiences
- Ability to challenge appropriately whilst maintaining credibility
- Demonstrable skills in: oProblem solving oDelivering Training oDelivering professional, high quality work oCommunication (verbal and written)
Desirable
- Highly developed organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage concurrent projects
- Demonstrable understanding of Equality Impact Analysis
- Ability to understand, analyse and present quantitative and qualitative data and use it to advise and influence colleagues
- Able to demonstrate self-awareness and insight
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent experience
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Knowledge
Essential
- Working knowledge of the E&D regulatory framework, legislation and obligations placed on public bodies
- Knowledge of EDI agenda as it applies to employment
- Knowledge of current developments and best practice in EDI
Desirable
- Knowledge of NHS developments in respect of EDI
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience working in E&DI role
- Operational experience of working towards multiple aspects of the equality, diversity and inclusivity agenda or embedding EDI into existing practice.
- Proven experience of achievement in:- oDelivering challenging objectives to deadlines oPartnership working oStakeholder engagement oOrganising Equality events oNHS experience in E&D in employment.
- Demonstrable understanding of diverse lived experiences
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent presentational skills with evidence of successfully delivering to a wide range of audiences
- Ability to challenge appropriately whilst maintaining credibility
- Demonstrable skills in: oProblem solving oDelivering Training oDelivering professional, high quality work oCommunication (verbal and written)
Desirable
- Highly developed organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage concurrent projects
- Demonstrable understanding of Equality Impact Analysis
- Ability to understand, analyse and present quantitative and qualitative data and use it to advise and influence colleagues
- Able to demonstrate self-awareness and insight
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
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).
