Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Officer
Join our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) team and help make a meaningful difference to the experience of our people, patients and communities.We are looking for an organised and enthusiastic Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Officer to support the delivery of our EDI priorities across Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to initiatives that promote fairness, belonging and inclusion. This role offers an excellent opportunity to grow and develop your skills while working within a supportive and forward\-thinking team.
Working closely with colleagues, staff networks and senior leaders, you will play a key role in the delivery of projects, coordinating engagement activities, analysing workforce data and contributing to initiatives that improve equity, inclusion and compliance with relevant legislation across the organisation.
This role is based at Kings Court 2, Worcester, with travel across Herefordshire and Worcestershire with opportunities for hybrid working. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about improving staff experience and wants to build a rewarding career in equality, diversity and inclusion within the NHS.
Applicants must read the attached guidance notes before submitting your application for full understanding of Trust requirements.
As an Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Officer, you will support the planning, delivery and monitoring of a wide range of EDI programmes and initiatives.
You will contribute to key workforce EDI priorities through staff network coordination, delivery of engagement activities, organisation of meetings and events, monitoring of project plans and maintenance of action trackers. Working with colleagues across the Trust, you will gather, analyse and present information to track progress, identify trends and support informed decision\-making.
The role includes preparing reports, presentations and communication materials, supporting Equality Impact Assessment processes, maintaining accurate records as well as providing project and administrative support to the EDI function.
This is a varied role requiring excellent organisation skills, strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Our people (all 4500\+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.
We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work\-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.
What we offer;
27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
Flexible and agile working opportunities
Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
Wide range of supportive staff networks
Health and wellbeing opportunities
If you would like to know more, please visit our website Staff benefits \| Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust
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For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
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