Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is fundamental in contributing to an inclusive and compassionate workplace at East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust (EKHUFT).
The EDI Team is committed to delivering the EDI strategy, activity and EDI action plans in collaboration with key stakeholders across the Trust. The EDI Team’s remit is workforce related as we recognise the value of our staff. This means overseeing EDI across the entire Trust and sites.
This work is guided by the Equality Act 2010 which outlines nine protected characteristics that provides legal protection from discrimination; age, disability, gender re-assignment, marriage and civil partnership, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation.
If you are passionate about working in an exciting, flexible and active role in EDI this position could be for you.
The Senior EDI Advisor will be responsible for delivering an effective service supporting managers, staff across all Directorates and Divisions within the Trust along with People and Culture colleagues locally to embed EDI into the daily functions and activities at EKHUFT.
As an equality, diversity and inclusion subject matter expert, the postholder will work closely with the Head of EDI and EDI Advisor to provide operational support for the delivery of the EDI strategy. Utilising data and insights, they will contribute to the development of EDI, People and Culture plans and strategies. Together they will ensure the Trust meets its statutory and NHS obligations under Equality and Human Rights legislation, Care Quality Commission standards, the NHS Equality Delivery System 2 (EDS2), NHS People Plan and local health economy and regional initiatives.
They will co-manage all corporate business returns such the Workforce Race Equality Standards (WRES), Workforce Disability Equality Standards (WDES), Gender Pay Gap and EDS2 and take a lead in the coordination of training and development opportunities 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.
- Supporting Staff Networks.
- Act as a point of contact of enquiries within EDI.
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference’. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.
Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Parveen Kumi Job title: Head of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Email address: parveen.kumi@nhs.net Telephone number: 07500064698
