Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for two Staff Experience and EDI Advisors to join the new Staff Experience and Culture Team, where the functions of staff experience, engagement, wellbeing, equality, diversity and inclusion are now combined under one friendly and supportive team. As part of this dynamic and ambitious model, we are looking for two advisors to work on the delivery of key projects that support the development of this exciting portfolio of work for the organisation and support stakeholders to engage with these strategic improvements. Are you passionate about the health and wellbeing of our diverse NHS staff community? Driven by our 9 pillars of staff experience and wellbeing, you will see the value in expanding our offer to staff to ensure all employees can access appropriate support when needed, building their own resilience to ultimately provide better patient care. You will also help us become a more inclusive workforce while being able to better respond to our diverse patient needs. If you have lived experience and/or a well-developed understanding of protected characteristics, together with a passion for improving organisational culture where all staff can be their authentic selves and share their voice - we strongly recommend that you apply for this position. We believe that the demands of this role require full time hours, however, we would consider alternative flexible working requests for the right candidate. Main duties of the job Educated to degree level or equivalent professional knowledge, this role would suit someone who has previous experience of working in a unionised environment within HR Generalist/OD, EDI, staff engagement or staff experience and is keen to develop their skills and impact in this area of work. You will be skilled at researching and suggesting innovative ways to improve the working lives of our diverse workforce. Through solid data evaluation and analysis, you will make recommendations on appropriate interventions with an inclusive lens and deliver engaging presentations which demonstrate your ability to communicate to a wide variety different of staff groups. Key to shaping this work is listening to our collective staff voice and ensuring they can express their views through local engagement events, the quarterly People Pulse and the national NHS staff survey. You will implement the delivery of these surveys to ensure we have greater representative voice in survey data from all our colleagues. Through well written and engaging communications you will help develop our staff intranet and share updates through a wide range of internal publications and policies. About us The Staff Experience and Culture team takes a flexible and hybrid approach, with a strong focus on creating opportunities for personal development and continuous improvement. The team works in a fast paced and agile environment, ensuring it is responsive to the ever-changing needs of our workforce, while maintaining a collaborative approach with key stakeholders. Innovation and creativity within the team is essential as it embraces new ways to make the staff experience at NBT inclusive and the best it can possibly be. NBT employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered. We commit to treating each patient as an individual with respect and dignity, aiming to deliver excellent clinical outcomes and a first-class experience for everyone who uses our services. North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups. Date posted 29 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year Per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working, Home or remote working, Compressed hours Reference number 339-RUH5185 Job locations Southmead Hospital Bristol BS10 5NB Job description Job responsibilities Reporting to the Staff Experience and Inclusion Manager, you will be part of a small team working with divisional and other corporate teams to support and deliver staff experience and EDI programmes of work and interventions. This will be undertaken using key workforce metrics and other information (e.g. staff survey data, EDI data, turnover, sickness absence etc), to identify underpinning causes of workforce issues affecting staff experience, inclusion, engagement and wellbeing. You will have a good understanding of the importance of staff engagement at all levels and across all staff groups at NBT, helping deliver a work programme that results in staff feeling more valued and engaged, and resulting in improved levels of inclusivity, diversity, health, well-being and equality. Working closely with your Staff Experience and EDI Advisor colleague, you will be able to manage your own workload to deliver requirements and show initiative within the parameters of the role and under the supervision and guidance of the Staff Experience and Inclusion Manager with support from the wider staff experience and culture team colleagues. Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake. Job description Job responsibilities Reporting to the Staff Experience and Inclusion Manager, you will be part of a small team working with divisional and other corporate teams to support and deliver staff experience and EDI programmes of work and interventions. This will be undertaken using key workforce metrics and other information (e.g. staff survey data, EDI data, turnover, sickness absence etc), to identify underpinning causes of workforce issues affecting staff experience, inclusion, engagement and wellbeing. You will have a good understanding of the importance of staff engagement at all levels and across all staff groups at NBT, helping deliver a work programme that results in staff feeling more valued and engaged, and resulting in improved levels of inclusivity, diversity, health, well-being and equality. Working closely with your Staff Experience and EDI Advisor colleague, you will be able to manage your own workload to deliver requirements and show initiative within the parameters of the role and under the supervision and guidance of the Staff Experience and Inclusion Manager with support from the wider staff experience and culture team colleagues. Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake. Person Specification Education/Training/Qualifications Essential Degree and/or equivalent professional experience or knowledge. Knowledge, gained through experience or training courses, in the areas of equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI), health and well-being or staff engagement or equivalent and recent experience. Work Experience Essential Evidence of experience in the work of at least one of the following: HR / OD, EDI, Staff engagement, Staff Experience. Experience of analysing data and designing action plans. Experience of working effectively with staff with a range of protected characteristics. Experience in IT to include intranet maintenance and remote networking. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Essential Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Good computer literacy demonstrated through confidence in Windows based IT and media systems e.g. Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint Ability to show initiative and act with autonomy in the areas of the job role they are responsible for. Ability to help manage projects and effectively engage stakeholders and deliver initiatives to agreed time frames and budgets. Ability to analyse data and create accessible power point presentations. Desirable Ability to prepare and present proposals and business cases for initiatives and projects to senior stakeholders. Personal Qualities/Special Circumstances Essential Ability to think quickly and adapt and respond appropriately to a range of varied/immediate needs and requests. High levels of self-awareness, awareness and sensitivity to the needs of staff with protected characteristics. Willingness to train and develop further skills and knowledge in EDI, as required and requested. Person Specification Education/Training/Qualifications Essential Degree and/or equivalent professional experience or knowledge. Knowledge, gained through experience or training courses, in the areas of equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI), health and well-being or staff engagement or equivalent and recent experience. Work Experience Essential Evidence of experience in the work of at least one of the following: HR / OD, EDI, Staff engagement, Staff Experience. Experience of analysing data and designing action plans. Experience of working effectively with staff with a range of protected characteristics. Experience in IT to include intranet maintenance and remote networking. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Essential Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Good computer literacy demonstrated through confidence in Windows based IT and media systems e.g. Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint Ability to show initiative and act with autonomy in the areas of the job role they are responsible for. Ability to help manage projects and effectively engage stakeholders and deliver initiatives to agreed time frames and budgets. Ability to analyse data and create accessible power point presentations. Desirable Ability to prepare and present proposals and business cases for initiatives and projects to senior stakeholders. Personal Qualities/Special Circumstances Essential Ability to think quickly and adapt and respond appropriately to a range of varied/immediate needs and requests. High levels of self-awareness, awareness and sensitivity to the needs of staff with protected characteristics. Willingness to train and develop further skills and knowledge in EDI, as required and requested. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name North Bristol NHS Trust Address Southmead Hospital Bristol BS10 5NB Employer's website https://www.nbt.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)