Head of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

The Methodist Church in Britain; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced leader to take strategic responsibility for equality, diversity, and inclusion across the Trust. The post reports to the Deputy Director of People and provides assurance to the Board and executive team while delivering the Equality Delivery System, WRES and WDES programmes.

You will shape an inclusive culture, liaise with staff networks and system partners, and translate equality and human rights legislation into

Qualifications

• Master's degree or demonstrable equivalent experience at master's level in a relevant field.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic EDI leadership across the Trust
• Give expert advice and assurance to the Trust Board, Executive Team and senior leaders
• Ensure the Trust meets its statutory equality responsibilities
• Lead delivery of the Equality Delivery System, WRES and WDES programmes
• Shape and embed an inclusive culture and deliver measurable improvements in inclusion, workforce experience and culture
• Work with staff networks, trade unions, community groups and system partners
• Interpret equality and human rights legislation for the organisation
• Develop and implement EDI policy and strategy
• Work with stakeholders on patient safety and experience so lessons are learned and changes made
• Present to the Board and external bodies, and write reports for the Chief Executive and Board
• Support staff to complete Due Regard analysis
• Manage mediation and confidential EDI matters, including case records

Skills

EDI leadership

Board briefing

Stakeholder engagement

Presentation skills

Education

Master's degree

Job description

This role leads the equality, diversity and inclusion agenda across the Trust at Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust, reporting to the Deputy Director of People. It gives strategic leadership and assurance to the Board and executive team, and leads delivery of the Equality Delivery System, WRES and WDES programmes. Collaboration with staff networks, trade unions, community groups and system partners sets the post apart, alongside senior-level influence. Applicants need a master's degree or equivalent demonstrable experience of working at that level.

What the job involves

• Provide strategic EDI leadership across the Trust
• Give expert advice and assurance to the Trust Board, Executive Team and senior leaders
• Ensure the Trust meets its statutory equality responsibilities
• Lead delivery of the Equality Delivery System, WRES and WDES programmes
• Shape and embed an inclusive culture and deliver measurable improvements in inclusion, workforce experience and culture
• Work with staff networks, trade unions, community groups and system partners
• Interpret equality and human rights legislation for the organisation
• Develop and implement EDI policy and strategy
• Work with stakeholders on patient safety and experience so lessons are learned and changes made
• Present to the Board and external bodies, and write reports for the Chief Executive and Board
• Support staff to complete Due Regard analysis
• Manage mediation and confidential EDI matters, including case records

Qualifications

• Master's degree or demonstrable equivalent experience at master's level in a relevant field

Experience

• Leading EDI programmes and implementing equality legislation within an organisation
• Conveying complex, sensitive EDI messages to staff and presenting to the Board and external bodies
• Influencing and negotiating at senior level with heads of service, Trust leads and senior clinicians
• Developing and managing a diverse range of relationships
• Line management, and facilitating sensitive conversations between staff and managers

Skills & knowledge

• Knowledge of EDI in the NHS, and of equality and human rights legislation and national policy
• Understanding of current national NHS policy and its impact on services
• Strategic planning, and developing and implementing policy and strategy
• Understanding of Freedom to Speak Up and the barriers to raising concerns
• Excellent presentation skills and clear report writing for the Chief Executive and Board
• Mediation and managing confidential matters, including case records

Other

• Proven success developing and delivering new initiatives
• Working under pressure with an unpredictable workload and a trust-wide remit
• Role modelling dignity, respect and professionalism, and building rapport with front-line staff
• Standard keyboard skills

Nice to have

• Registered healthcare professional qualification
• Degree-level EDI qualification
• Knowledge of Freedom to Speak Up in the NHS

What’s offered

• Learning half day every month
• NHS terms and conditions of service
• Benefits package described on the Trust website