Head of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

This Role is available to all Internal members of staff that currently work in any of the three Trusts; Royal United Bath, Great Western Swindon or Salisbury Foundation Trust. The post-holder will lead the development and operational implementation of the Trust's, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion strategy. This includes evaluation of the effectiveness of the strategic plan, to identify ways in which to improve KPI's, delivering against the model employer aspirations and levelling up agenda, and to have robust reporting skills to enable effective analysis of key data including, but not limited to, the gender Pay Gap, the Ethnicity Pay Gap, the Workforce Race. Equality Scheme (WRES) and Workforce Disability Equality scheme (WDES) and model employer targets., Using quantitative and qualitative data on staff experience, workforce demographic data and statutory report; combined with evidence based best practice and the Trust's workforce strategy develop a workforce ED&I plan as one half of an overall ED&I strategy. Based on local health inequality statistics, the Trust's clinical strategy, NICE and other national guidance develop in partnership with clinicians a Health inequalities reduction plan, which combined with the workforce plan should form a ED&I strategy to guide the Trust over a three to ten year period.

• Facilitate the work to support the implementation of the Trust's Strategy and objectives. This
includes the WRES and WDES, using research and national benchmarking to drive improved actions.
• Act as the ED&I subject matter expert across the Trust at all levels to maximise the performance of
teams through effective diagnostic of team culture, delivering tailored team interventions and solutions; ensuring this is aligned to sound OD principles.
• Work with all stakeholders and staff-led equality networks to develop the ED&I strategy and local plans advising on appropriate KPIs and other data relevant to the attainment of the overall objectives of the Trust.
• Work collaboratively and proactively with the HRBPs and Divisions in providing at times, complex,
expert advice support for ED&I data outcomes, development of ED&I plans and associated interventions.

Working for our organisation At the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone's contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on. We are proud to be in the top 20 best hospitals to work for in the country. We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks - celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger. A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential. We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We've even got a pool! We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we're providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.