Job summary Are you passionate about equity/equality, celebrating diversity and embedding inclusion in the workforce? If yes, we have the ideal job for youDue to maternity leave, we are recruiting an EDI Advisor on a fixed term basis for 12 months. The EDI function is part of the wider Organisational Development and Inclusion Service, one of three core teams within the People Team (HR directorate). In this role, you will champion evidence-based equity practices that help the organisation to embed inclusion within the workplace. No two days are the same but you can expect to be working on projects and initiatives which help to challenge discriminatory behaviours and promote allyship, bystandership, mutual respect, and our trust values: Ambition, Caring, Together.In 2024, we launched our new Integrated EDI Plan (https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/about-us/EDI) which sets out our commitments to embedding EDI in our workforce. As an EDI Advisor, you will play a key part in ensuring that policies, processes and initiatives are inclusive, celebrate differences and embed mutual respect across all areas of employment. The ideal candidate will have lived experience, as well as passion, drive and motivation for delivering equity. We support hybrid working and ask our teams to be flexible to reflect the diversity of our workforce, work patterns and to support the delivery of our EDI plan.For any questions contact the Head of OD & Inclusion Hashim Din (he/him) Interview date 03.04.2025 Main duties of the job You will support staff and managers to embed inclusion through facilitating training, providing expert advice and guidance, and creating appropriate solutions to inclusion challenges in the workplace.To provide and present qualitative and quantitative data and action plans to address local and national EDI requirements.To be a visible and accessible champion for all things EDI, including working alongside patient experience and regional colleagues to ensure EDI is a golden thread through everything we do at TRFT.To be compassionate, kind, assertive, knowledgeable and at times assertive, to provide legally and morally appropriate advice, support and guidance.Support and coordinate activities, initiatives and resources which support an evidence and outcome-based approach to addressing inequality.You can expect to lead aspects of delivery against the Integrated EDI Plan.Provide advice and guidance on Equality Impact Assessments, as well as other key EDI requirements including the Workforce Race and Disability Equality Standards, High Impact Actions and other emergent areas of work.To provide a timely and consistent advisory service for managers, staff and partners on EDI matters.You may also be required to deputise for the Head of OD & Inclusion at times in key meetings such as the South Yorkshire EDI Leads Meeting, South Yorkshire and Humber EDI Leads Meeting and other internal meetings. About us The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham. As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall. But dont just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making. All of our 5,100 colleagues are key to our improvement journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence. Date posted 14 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum, pro rata Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number C9165-24-12-080 Job locations Woodside Building Moorgate Road Rotherham S60 2TY Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities Person Specification Qualifications Essential Appropriate degree level (Level 6) qualifications OR experience at advisory level (advising managers within a professional setting) Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) Desirable Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) in fields of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion or Human Rights knowledge Essential Knowledge of the Equality Act, including how to apply its duties within the workplace Knowledge of EDI practice and how to create inclusive workplaces Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including how to use Excel, PowerPoint and Word Understanding of the issues facing people with protected characteristics Desirable Understanding of health inequalities and systemic and structural disadvantage Some knowledge of the NHS Equality Delivery System (EDS), Workforce Race Equality Standard (WRES), Workforce Disability Equality Standard (WDES) and High Impact Actions would be advantageous Experience Essential Previous experience in EDI or HR setting Experience of working in EDI or with underrepresented groups Experience of working with confidential and sensitive information Experience of providing advice both confidentially and in open forums to colleagues, managers and peers Experience of or the ability to create reports and briefing notes Experience of communicating complex messages, drawing together information from multiple sources and balancing individual and organisational priorities Desirable Experience of working in the NHS, public sector or voluntary and community sector Some experience of applying Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED) and annual reporting would be advantageous Person Specification Qualifications Essential Appropriate degree level (Level 6) qualifications OR experience at advisory level (advising managers within a professional setting) Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) Desirable Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) in fields of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion or Human Rights knowledge Essential Knowledge of the Equality Act, including how to apply its duties within the workplace Knowledge of EDI practice and how to create inclusive workplaces Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including how to use Excel, PowerPoint and Word Understanding of the issues facing people with protected characteristics Desirable Understanding of health inequalities and systemic and structural disadvantage Some knowledge of the NHS Equality Delivery System (EDS), Workforce Race Equality Standard (WRES), Workforce Disability Equality Standard (WDES) and High Impact Actions would be advantageous Experience Essential Previous experience in EDI or HR setting Experience of working in EDI or with underrepresented groups Experience of working with confidential and sensitive information Experience of providing advice both confidentially and in open forums to colleagues, managers and peers Experience of or the ability to create reports and briefing notes Experience of communicating complex messages, drawing together information from multiple sources and balancing individual and organisational priorities Desirable Experience of working in the NHS, public sector or voluntary and community sector Some experience of applying Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED) and annual reporting would be advantageous Employer details Employer name The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust Address Woodside Building Moorgate Road Rotherham S60 2TY Employer's website https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)