Supporting the Associate Director of Patient and Carer Experience in conceptualising, developing and delivering Equality, Diversity and Inclusion initiatives across all areas of the organisation in relation to both staff members and people accessing services.
Contribute to the development / review of the Trust's Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) objectives, ensuring compliance with the requirements of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion duties in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 and associated standards in order to meet contract compliance requirements, CQC standards and in accordance with best practice.
This role is Fixed term: 12 months
Ensure that the Trust’s Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) frameworks meet legal requirements and support its equality goals and reporting, including the Equality Act 2010, Equality Delivery System 2 (EDS2), Workforce Race Equality Standard (WRES), Workforce Disability Equality Standard (WDES), and others from NHS England. Lead the development and implementation of the EDI agenda, advising the Trust Board and management.
Drive initiatives to improve the Trust’s capacity to meet the needs of its diverse staff and communities, raising awareness of EDI laws and best practices. Recommend actions to the Board, address risks, and develop initiatives to attract and retain diverse talent while promoting a culture of dignity and respect. Build strong relationships with external agencies and communities, sharing best practices, and involving the community in improving service experiences for diverse groups.
CWP provides health and care services for local people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care – including the provision of three GP surgeries.
Our aim is to help people to be the best they can be, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We were recently rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission with a Good rating overall.
We offer a variety of roles at all levels, so whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, CWP is the right employer for you.
CWP are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences.
To support this, we offer up to three weeks induction, dependent on role, with our Prepare to Care programme for all new starters. This programme welcomes you to CWP and provides you with information and training to support you in your role.
We welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Cathy Walsh Job title: Associate Director Patient and Carer Experience Email address: cathy.walsh1@nhs.net Telephone number: 07901913557
If you consider yourself Neurodivergent and need help to complete your application form, please contact cwp.recruitment@nhs.net or telephone 01244 393100
