Community Integration Lead

The Community Integration Lead will coordinate, deliver and evaluate a pilot programme to improve the experience, wellbeing and sense of belonging of ethnic minority staff at St Michael's Hospital and West Cornwall Hospital. This is a project funded by NHS Charities Together Workforce Wellbeing programme through Royal Cornwall Hospitals Charity. Working with the Clinical Matron, RCHT Ethnic Minority Network and Royal Cornwall Hospitals Charity, the post holder will build strong links between the organisation and local community partners to support inclusion, retention and progression of ethnic minority colleagues. The position requires strong programme coordination, stakeholder engagement, data analysis and the ability to influence positive cultural change. Responsibilities include programme planning, reporting, partnership development and evaluation, while modelling inclusive leadership. The post holder will also support training, staff development and organisational learning, ensuring alignment with governance and professional standards. Main duties of the job The role supports the Trust's Equality, Diversity and Inclusion priorities and NHS England's Workforce Race Equality Standard objectives. Using data, staff feedback and engagement insights, the post holder will identify barriers, drive improvement and help embed culturally competent and psychologically safe practices across the Surgical Division. The role aims to strengthen workforce inclusion, enhance staff experience and contribute to improved patient care through a more engaged, supported and representative workforce. Lead the coordination, delivery and evaluation of a pilot Community Integration Programme for ethnic minority staff. Build strong partnerships with local community organisations and internal stakeholders. Identify barriers affecting staff experience and support actions that improve inclusion, wellbeing and progression. Promote psychologically safe, culturally competent and inclusive working environments across the Surgical Division. Use workforce data (including WRES metrics) to inform planning, track progress and evaluate impact. Gather and analyse staff feedback to drive continuous improvement and co-production. Produce clear reports, updates and insights for senior leaders. Support the design and delivery of training on inclusion, cultural competence and community engagement., PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side. To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:

• Identity Checks
• Professional registration and qualification checks
• Employment history and reference checks
• Occupational Health clearance
• Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
• Right to work in the UK
For further information please visit: https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation We reserve the right to close this advert early. We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview. We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed. Job description, PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side. To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
• Identity Checks
• Professional registration and qualification checks
• Employment history and reference checks
• Occupational Health clearance
• Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
• Right to work in the UK
For further information please visit: https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation We reserve the right to close this advert early. We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview. We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.


• Educated to degree level or equivalent experience
Desirable
• Teaching/Assessment/Mentoring qualification
• University qualification in speciality
Experience Essential
• Audit or research experience
• Coaching and mentoring experience
Desirable
• Lived experience as a member of the global majority
Practical skills and intellectual skills Essential
• Ability to prioritise and manage own workload
• Able to develop others within the team
• Excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills
Person Specification Qualifications Essential
• Educated to degree level or equivalent experience
Desirable
• Teaching/Assessment/Mentoring qualification
• University qualification in speciality
Experience Essential
• Audit or research experience
• Coaching and mentoring experience
Desirable
• Lived experience as a member of the global majority
Practical skills and intellectual skills Essential
• Ability to prioritise and manage own workload
• Able to develop others within the team
• Excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills
  
  The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. It serves a population of around 470,000 people, a figure that can increase significantly with visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £740 million.
RCHT is responsible for the provision of services at three main sites with approximately 780 inpatient beds: Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro St Michael's Hospital in Hayle West Cornwall Hospital in Penzance We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities, and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation. The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles. This plays a vital part in attracting and retaining highly skilled teams of doctors, nurses and other health professionals who support the care of well over half a million people each year.