Head of Diversity and Inclusion

This is a 6-month secondment reporting to the Associate Director of People Resourcing and OD. You will provide expertise and lead the development and implementation of a Trust-wide, whole systems approach to implementing an equality and diversity framework in line with legislation, NHS Guidance and good practice. You will lead, coordinate and champion the development, improvement and delivery of the Trust's EDI strategy as an integral feature of the Trust's People Plan, culture, service delivery and wider workforce agenda.
You will be a key member of the People Resourcing and OD department and work to achieve continuous improvement to provide Trust wide leadership for the implementation of policies and guidelines that promotes equality and diversity and social inclusion
Given the importance of the agenda to the vision of the Trust, as a specialist in your field, you will work directly and develop partnerships, both internal to and external of the organisation, to assist in the maintenance and development of effective equality and diversity and social inclusion work programmes., To ensure the delivery of the EDI elements of the Trust's People Plan, including the delivery of the WRES, WDES action plans and the NHS's six high impact EDI changes.
To develop a network of cultural inclusion ambassadors who can support the Trust's recruitment strategy and disciplinary processes.
To provide leadership and support to the Directorate with the development and implementation of workforce equality and diversity processes and plans (e.g. Staff Survey Action Plan).
To analyse recruitment data and develop strategies in partnership with the resourcing team that help ensure the Trust has a reflective workforce at all levels of the organisation,
To undertake specific time-limited development projects as determined by emerging government policy and strategy, To review key EDI policies and procedures to ensure they are fit for purpose and ensure any changes are properly consulted upon.
To work in partnership with the staff networks in the development and delivery of EDI interventions.
To provide input and EDI expertise to the senior leadership team.

The Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LYPFT) is the main provider of Mental Health and Learning Disability services in Leeds. We also provide specialist inpatient services in York and some highly specialised services across the country. As a teaching trust with strong links to local universities, we are a centre of excellence for teaching, research and development.
There are many benefits of working for LYPFT including fantastic employee wellbeing support, 27 - 33 days annual leave, flexible working and remote working arrangements, the NHS Pension Scheme, coaching, support and opportunities for career development and training and education support alongside a range of exclusive discounts and payment schemes including for cars, extra leave days and more NHS Discount Offers.
We also have an incredible bank department, offering variety of roles in nursing, allied health professions, healthcare support worker and administration clerical. Permanent employees are automatically added to bank.
Applicants should be aware that for any individual who requires a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only. This is an essential requirement of the role, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you are unable to meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa., LYPFT is committed to upholding its' statutory responsibilities in relation to safeguarding adults and children. Please refer to job description for further information.
Patient Safety is a priority at LYPFT with a focus on system-based improvement and creating opportunities for learning. We will ensure compassionate engagement with all those involved in an incident and all incidents are met with a proportionate response.
LYPFT is a member of the Disability Confident scheme and is committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process.
As part of the Trust's commitment to its Gold Standard Armed Forces Covenant status, members of the Armed Forces Community are entitled to a guaranteed interview subject to meeting the role criteria.
We welcome applicants with lived experience of providing unpaid care and/or support to a family member or friend with a disability, health condition, frailty, mental health problem, addiction or other health needs.
Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy before the closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received. It is in the candidates best interest to apply as soon as possible.
In view of Home Office Immigration Regulations all applicants must state their current immigration status, including expiry dates.
In submitting an application form, you authorise Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the ESR IAT process should you be appointed to the post.
In submitting an application for a role please ensure that you only declare qualifications that are relevant to the role itself. We reserve the right to check all declared qualifications on an application form, whether they are directly relevant to the role or not.
If you have not received any further communication from us within four weeks you are asked to assume that your application has been unsuccessful. If you should have any queries regarding progress with your application form please contact us.
Please note: The Trust does not offer reimbursement of interview expenses.