Senior Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Advisor | Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 04 Mehefin 2025 |
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| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £51,883 - £58,544 Per annum inc HCAS (outer) |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 04 Gorffennaf 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | London, TW11 8HU |
| Cwmni: | Kingston Hospital Foundation Trust |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 7256113/396-779-NN-7153905-AC-DK |
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The EDI Team is dedicated to achieving our Trust's EDI objectives by collaborating with key stakeholders. Our focus is on workforce-related EDI, recognising the importance of addressing inequalities among staff. We work closely with divisional and corporate teams to identify EDI issues and create solutions, while also aligning with the patient EDI function to reduce health disparities in our communities.
Guided by the Equality Act 2010, which protects nine characteristics from discrimination, the Team supports the organisation in fulfilling its statutory duties and improving performance against NHS standards.
The Senior EDI Advisor will report to the Head of EDI and provide expert advice and solutions to support all Directorates and Divisions. They will help embed EDI practices throughout the Trust, working with various stakeholders to foster an inclusive culture. Utilising data and insights, the postholder will contribute to EDI, People and Culture strategies, ensuring compliance with statutory and NHS obligations.
**Previous applicants need not apply**
The postholder will support corporate business returns such the Workforce Race Equality Standards (WRES), Workforce Disability Equality Standards (WDES), Gender Pay Gap and be responsible for the coordination of activities 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.
· Support the Head of EDI and work with all other colleagues in addressing all strategic and operational activities to address inequalities and deliver our objectives, including key areas such as de-biasing recruitment, performance management and employee relations/development of a Just Culture.
· Supporting and developing our Staff Networks.
· Act as a point of contact of enquiries within EDI.
Development and staff wellbeing
Your growth and personal happiness matters to us. After all, we can’t expect the best from you if we don’t invest in your development and nurture your wellbeing. From the moment you join us, we’re committed to fostering your professional and personal development within a supportive, empowering environment. Whether you’re just starting your career or looking to advance further, we provide you with the tools and opportunities you need to succeed. We actively support colleagues to take part in research, quality improvement and innovation, whatever their role or level in the organisation.
To support your wellbeing, we offer an extensive range of resources, including an on-site staff nursery at Kingston Hospital, wellbeing practitioners, regular wellbeing classes, dedicated staff physiotherapist, comprehensive occupational health services, 24/7 employee assistance programme, and a range of other support and activities.
We also take every opportunity to thank and recognise the work our teams do, through weekly ‘shoutouts’ and patient feedback, monthly and annual awards.
Wherever you work across our organisation, we look forward to welcoming you.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
General responsibilities
1. To act as subject matter experts (SME) in relation to workforce EDI issues, for example in relation to staff experience of discrimination across all protected characteristics, the role and impact of bias in processes, including recruitment, and the impact of health inequalities on our workforce.
2. Maintain comprehensive records of EDI activities, preparing reports and presentations for a range of audiences, including senior leadership.
3. Coordinate meetings and design events to promote awareness and engagement.
4. Support compliance with equality legislation.
5. Lead on the design and delivery of EDI training and development interventions and monitor progress and outcomes.
6. Review specific issues such as equality impact assessments, incidents, disciplinary matters and complaints at the request of colleagues and provide advice on statutory duties and best practice.
7. Responsible for the delivery of projects and programmes of change through persuading, negotiating and influencing staff to engage with EDI projects; motivating others to challenge ways of working.
8. Manage the publicity and promotion of the EDI work plan with key stakeholders.
9. Organise and deliver EDI programmes, events and initiatives as set out in the EDI work plan.
10. Line management of Band 4 EDI Administrator providing direct supervision for the work and activities against clear and agreed criteria, providing feedback and opportunities for them to contribute, plan and organise their own work
11. Plan, design and deliver specialist training courses on a range of topics in relation to EDI to enhance workforce experience and service improvement.
12. Facilitate workshops and group conversations and provide coaching and support to all staff, including senior leaders and managers in relation to EDI issues.
Please note that this vacancy may close before the current listed closing date if enough suitable applications are received.
**Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document, which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification**
This advert closes on Wednesday 18 Jun 2025