Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Workforce, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Change Agent to join our team.
KCHFT are committed to achieving the best possible experience for all of our colleagues and our EDI team are key to ensuring we deliver this.
You will play a key role in supporting the Trust to deliver its Equity and Diversity Strategy. You will provide specialist advice and guidance on workforce equity and diversity issues, relevant equity/equality legislation and the EDI strands included in national NHS strategies including, but not limited to, the NHS long term plan and the NHS People Plan.
Main duties of the job
The successful post holder will contribute to the quality of the services we provide by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating situations and projects, identifying the correct solutions and interventions needed.
You will have the ability to synthesise information in order to present proposals effectively to decision makers (including Directors and Executives) in ways which facilitate their understanding and influence.
You will engage with people at all levels of the organisation on the equity, diversity and inclusion agenda to be a conduit to drive cultural change.
In addition, you will o develop and implement opportunities to improve participation and engagement of people from 'protected characteristic' groups - internally for instance through staff networks and across theworkforce.
About us
One of the largest community NHS trusts in the UK, KCHFT are rated 'outstanding' by the CQC. We've got a passion for delivering high standards of care to patients and deliver excellent services to improve the health of our communities. To do this we need outstanding people who share our valuesCompassionateAspirationalResponsiveExcellent.
We're committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, which leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. So, all our colleagues have equal access to career opportunities.
We've signed up to be a real UK living wage employer. The real Living Wage is the only UK wage rate voluntarily paid by 7,000+ UK businesses who believe their staff deserve a fair wage. Committing to the real UK Living Wage is one way we're delivering our pledge to be the best employer.
Flexibility is another way we do this. In the NHS, we're reminded every day how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement without having to sacrifice time for personal interests or family commitments. We'll support you to work flexibly in a way that will suits us both.
Looking for professional development? We can support that too! Ourcareer pathwayswill help you achieve your aspirations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this.
Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.
We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.
If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know so they can help you with this.
All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate. Interviews are due to take place on the 6th of November 2023.
Find out more about the community differencehere.
Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity
Although vaccination against COVID-19 is not mandatory, we are strongly encouraging colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this.
Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.
We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.
If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know so they can help you with this.
All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate. Interviews are due to take place on the 6th of November 2023.
Find out more about the community differencehere.
Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity
Although vaccination against COVID-19 is not mandatory, we are strongly encouraging colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Specialist related degree and evidence of relevant post graduate development at Level 6 or equivalent level of work experience
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of participation in the delivery of EDI initiatives and actions that have led to measurable improvements in metrics
- Experience of working with senior managers in a complex organisation
- Candidate is used to working with a diverse group of senior leaders and communicating as appropriate with each
Knowledge
Essential
- Candidate has knowledge related to EDI matters, regulation and practice
- Specialist knowledge and understanding of diversity and inclusion legislation and policy
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to deal with distressing or emotional situations and discussions frequently, objectively and with emotional intelligence
- Sound judgement and logical approach to complex situations, with ability to determine and implement solutions.
- Candidate is able to evidence a logical approach to problem solving and positive outcomes
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Specialist related degree and evidence of relevant post graduate development at Level 6 or equivalent level of work experience
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of participation in the delivery of EDI initiatives and actions that have led to measurable improvements in metrics
- Experience of working with senior managers in a complex organisation
- Candidate is used to working with a diverse group of senior leaders and communicating as appropriate with each
Knowledge
Essential
- Candidate has knowledge related to EDI matters, regulation and practice
- Specialist knowledge and understanding of diversity and inclusion legislation and policy
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to deal with distressing or emotional situations and discussions frequently, objectively and with emotional intelligence
- Sound judgement and logical approach to complex situations, with ability to determine and implement solutions.
- Candidate is able to evidence a logical approach to problem solving and positive 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
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).
