Job summary
We want an inclusive workplace for all - do you want to be at the heart of making this happen?
Are you passionate about creating an inclusive working environment?
Do you have a passion for equity and inclusion?
If so, this is an exciting opportunity to join the Workforce team here at York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals.
The Workforce Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Officer (band 6 - indicative) will work within York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals to ensure that the EDI agenda is part of daily functions and activities at the Trust.
You will support the Head of EDI in ensuring the organisation is prepared, compliant and performing well with relevant legislation, NHS Standards and guidance related to the equality agendas.
Sharing your knowledge and skills will be a big part of this role. You will assist and support staff to carry out equality analyses and actions, ensuring processes are inclusive and supporting action plan development that is relevant and can deliver sustainable change. To do this, you may be required to develop and deliver training from time to time.
You will be a proactive member of the EDI Team providing support and advice. By analysing data and staff feedback for use in reports, service feedback and presentations, you will support the development of ways to make positive, cultural changes in the workplace.
Main duties of the job
Main Duties
The post holder will proactively champion, implement, monitor and report on the development of equality objectives to drive up performance on EDI where required.
You will actively engage and collaborate with key external partners and internal teams and colleagues to support, advise and coordinate activities which ensure efficient/effective development and delivery of Trust action provision, maximising resources and funding opportunities.
Key to the role will be designing processes and documents for reporting, gathering and co-ordinating management information and intelligence necessary to monitor and assess progress. You will then interpret and communicate this EDI statistical data clearly through reports to relevant stakeholders using a variety of formats, including presentations.
Along with the Head of EDI, you will promote good practice to meet national equality standards and frameworks. You will have the knowledge and confidence to constructively challenge discriminatory practice in all areas. This will involve excellent and well developed listening and negotiation skills, especially where barriers to acceptance are encountered, and where equalities priorities may be seen to conflict with other organisational priorities.
About us
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
- Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
- 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
- A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
- Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
- NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
- An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
- Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements
Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements
Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Post Graduate Degree in a relevant field or equivalent level of experience
- Evidence of Continuing professional development
Desirable
- Additional training relevant to the post
- Qualification in EDI area
Experience
Essential
- Experience of engaging clinicians/Managers/staff at all levels.
- Experience of producing and presenting reports to a range of audiences
- Strong communication skills and ability to use these effectively in appropriate settings.
- Knowledge and understanding of EDI agenda and legislation.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to provide and receive highly complex, sensitive, confidential or contentious information.
- Ability to present complex, sensitive or contentious information to large groups
- Ability to analyse, interpret data, compare complex EDI issues and problem solve and present a range of options
- Track record of delivering when there are competing priorities.
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate our organisational values and behaviours: We are Kind. We are Open. We pursue Excellence.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Post Graduate Degree in a relevant field or equivalent level of experience
- Evidence of Continuing professional development
Desirable
- Additional training relevant to the post
- Qualification in EDI area
Experience
Essential
- Experience of engaging clinicians/Managers/staff at all levels.
- Experience of producing and presenting reports to a range of audiences
- Strong communication skills and ability to use these effectively in appropriate settings.
- Knowledge and understanding of EDI agenda and legislation.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to provide and receive highly complex, sensitive, confidential or contentious information.
- Ability to present complex, sensitive or contentious information to large groups
- Ability to analyse, interpret data, compare complex EDI issues and problem solve and present a range of options
- Track record of delivering when there are competing priorities.
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate our organisational values and behaviours: We are Kind. We are Open. We pursue Excellence.
