Inclusion and Belonging Lead
Band 8a | Flexible Working 25.5 hrs
12 month Fixed Term/ Secondment Opportunity
£53,755 - £60,504 pro rata per annum
Are you passionate about creating inclusive environments where everyone feels a sense of belonging? Do you have the vision, expertise and drive to lead meaningful change on Inclusion? Are you seeking the opportunity to challenge and hone your leadership skills, gaining exposure in a senior level role, while delivering tangible change and creating a better place to work and receive care for the people of North Staffordshire?
Join our friendly and inclusive team at North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust, where we're truly Proud to CARE - Compassionate, Approachable, Responsible and Excellent.
We're seeking an Inclusion and Belonging Lead to deliver and develop our Inclusion and Belonging Strategic Plan, as part of Our Combined People Plan, integrating inclusion and belonging into everything we do. This 12-month fixed term/secondment is a fantastic opportunity to develop and prove your leadership skills, making a difference to access, experience and outcomes for staff and service users alike, while fostering a workplace that values equity, respect, and belonging for all.
Main duties of the job
* Lead the delivery and further development of strategic inclusion and belonging initiatives for service users and staff
* Provide expert advice on equality, diversity, inclusion and human rights
* Collaborate with internal and external colleagues, partners and other stakeholders to promote and deliver continuous improvement
* Inspire and support our staff networks and inclusion allies and champions across the organisation
* Act as a role model, embedding our Trust values in all you do
* Provide governance and assurance on equality, diversity, inclusion and belonging, ensuring the Trust delivers on its annual statutory and NHS obligations
Job Summary
To lead on the development and implementation of the Trust's strategic inclusion and belonging plans, to improve the access, experience and health outcomes for patients and service users, and to enable a fairer, more equitable and inclusive working environment for staff.
To lead the mainstreaming of inclusion and belonging into the Trust's core business and day-to-day activities, including as a key leadership responsibility for all leaders.
Strategic Inclusion and Belonging (I& B) Leadership
1. To develop long-term and annual strategic I& B plans for the Trust, covering both patient services and workforce, that are aligned to current legislation, Trust objectives and wider strategies.
2. To lead and enable a culture of continuous I& B improvement in patient services by implementing and facilitating strategic plans and performance frameworks.
3. To lead and enable a culture of continuous I& B improvement in the workforce by implementing and facilitating strategic plans and performance frameworks.
4. To act as the lead specialist and primary Trust resource for expert advice and good practice in highly complex I& B and human rights issues.
5. To be responsible for Trust-wide policy development relating specifically to I& B and Equality and Human Rights issues.
6. To lead, promote and maintain a culture of inclusion, where I& B best practice is mainstreamed into all Trust plans and policies.
7. To develop and maintain key partnerships across the Trust and Integrated Care System (ICS).
8. To develop and maintain effective partnerships with key external stakeholders, including local communities and under-served groups.
9. To be responsible for monitoring any annual I& B-related budget available for use for I& B promotions.
10. To lead on the development, delivery and communication of specialist training, education and development for leaders and staff.
11. To audit and analyse workforce and community data to inform the development of improvement plans.
12. To evaluate interventions to ensure that they are meeting strategic plans and promoting statutory and legal compliance.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
* Highly specialist Inclusion and Belonging knowledge acquired through degree & professional HR / OD qualification or equivalent qualification.
* Experience of developing corporate strategies, policies and guidance for managers/staff to improve people and equality outcomes.
* Experience in implementing service improvement initiatives in/with a complex organisation.
* Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills.
* A thorough understanding of the Equality Act 2010 and its Code of Practice.
Desirable
* Qualification in equality and diversity at Level 4/above.
* Experience of working with equality performance frameworks.
* Coaching and consultancy skills.
Employer details
Employer name: North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare Trust
Address: Lawton House, Bellringer Road, Trentham, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 8HH
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