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Responsibilities

The Inclusion Directorate is responsible for:

  • Providing leadership and developing a Inclusion strategy which integrates and promotes inclusion within the services and employment opportunities provided by NHS East Midlands Strategic Health Authority (NHS-EM SHA) and NHS Organisations.

  • Supporting our Directorates and NHS organisations to become compliant with Equality and Human Rights legislation, share good practice and work with colleagues to reduce inequalities. 

  • Acting as the primary reference point for organisations in NHS East Midlands in building and implementing national inclusion strategies, working closely with the National Inclusion Lead and other stakeholders.

  • Supporting our Directorates and NHS organisations to reflect the communities we serve at all levels.

  • Promoting our work and NHS organisations on a national and international level.

  • Providing support and advice to colleagues and NHS Organisations Chief Executive and the Board members regarding inclusion performance, practices and achievements within the region.

 

 

Inclusion Directorate responsibilities are achieved through:

  • Supporting NHS East Midlands and organisations Senior Management Team (SMT) and Boards Inclusion Champions to embed Inclusion into their policies and plans via Inclusion champions.  

  • Helping NHS East Midlands and organisations to set local recruitment, retention and progression Inclusion targets and embed inclusion in to Talent and Leadership Plan.

  • Helping NHS Eat Midlands and organisations to undertake Inclusion and Equality Impact Assessments (EqIAs).

  • Organising regional Inclusion sharing of good practice seminars and conferences.

  • Supporting the learning and development of colleagues and NHS Organisation Boards and Senior Management Teams (SMT) on inclusion through training seminars and master classes.

  • Working with and supporting our regional recognised unions and diversity staff support networks.