Head of Equality Diversity and Inclusion

This is an exciting role to join Royal Papworth Hospital to lead the implementation of our Equality, Diversity, Inclusion arm of the Workforce Strategy.

You will be an exceptional leader with passion, energy and the experience to support our strategic ambitions and help continue to develop a culture of belonging, equity and cultural improvement.

Reporting directly to the Assistant Director of OD, we are seeking someone who has the ability to effectively network and manage stakeholders as well as provide constructive challenge and speak truth to power. You will be a subject matter expert in equity, diversity and inclusion, but as a key member of our senior management team, also have strong leadership and engagement skills.

The post holder must have a genuine passion for reducing inequalities and driving social inclusion, being an ambassador and champion for our workforce, ensuring a people-centred approach is essential.

Main duties of the job

Support the Assistant Director of OD in developing and implementing the Trust's EDI strategies aligned with best practice and NHS People Plan

Lead EDI aspects of culture change and transformation initiatives

Represent the Trust on EDI matters across the Integrated Care System (ICS)

Manage EDI governance frameworks to meet equality objectives and legal obligations

Ensure compliance with Equality Act 2010, Workforce Race Equality Standard (WRES), and Workforce Disability Equality Standard (WDES)

Coordinate annual reporting requirements and conduct audits of organisational processes

Ensure compliance with Accessible Information Standard (AIS)

Assess learning needs and design, develop, and deliver EDI training across the Trust

Provide advice and support to managers and staff on EDI compliance

Lead formation of EDI-related policies and protocols

Conduct robust Equality Impact Assessments (EIA) and train staff on their obligations

Coordinate EDI activities and frameworks (WRES, WDES, etc.)

Support Staff Network Groups and activities

Identify and address EDI needs, gaps, and risks

Report on trends and outcomes from EDI data

Manage delegated budget for EDI training and workshops

Work with Communications Team and other departments on EDI events and activities

Represent the Trust at external learning events and conferences

Provide expert advice and signposting on EDI matters

Facilitate business-wide service planning and information sharing

Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is the UK's leading heart and lung hospital, delivering care to more than 50,000 patients a year in its new state-of-the-art hospital in Cambridge. We perform the most heart and/or lung transplants in the UK and carried out the UK's first successful heart transplant in 1979. It also offers emergency heart attack treatment, sleep centre care and is one of just five centres nationally for those in severe respiratory failure.

Based on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus the largest centre of medical research and health science in Europe the Trust is at the heart of treatments of the future. Royal Papworth became the first hospital trust in the country to be rated outstanding in all five areas assessed by the Care Quality Commission - a rating it still holds today. The Trust holds its values of compassion, excellence & collaboration at its core, and all colleagues joining the team are expected to uphold these in their day-to-day roles & interactions. Royal Papworth is proud of its diverse workforce and encourages people to embrace their individuality.

The Trust values difference and welcomes all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, race, religion & belief, sex and sexual orientation. Providing they meet the minimum post criteria, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview.

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