The Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Sustainability Team is delighted to advertise a great opportunity to join our team for a 12 month period in the capacity of Practitioner – EDI!

Vita Health Group is committed to the values of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and therefore our team has grown exponentially within the last year.  Our remit has expanded to incorporate the Freedom to Speak Up guardians as well as the Health and Wellbeing team, allowing us to bring a broader, multifaceted approach to each of these.

We are looking for a subject matter expert with a passion for work in the EDI space. In the role, the successful applicant would have the opportunity to work directly with the Health, Wellbeing and Inclusion Manager as well as the EDI and Sustainability Director and they will work alongside two other EDI practitioners. The successful candidate will support and contribute to the creation and delivery of our EDI strategy and action plan. They will respond to organisational needs with regards to EDI and support with large-scale projects including the NHS Equality Delivery System, WRES & WDES, SOMIS, and more. In addition, we require some experience of supporting colleagues and their managers in assessing needs and making recommendations for reasonable adjustments.

Previous EDI experience is essential either within a specialist role or as a champion. Most importantly we require an individual who has a passion for and a commitment to the principles of EDI. As a facilitator of change, the ability build strong working relationships is critical as is a high level of enthusiasm and motivation. The job holder will must have the courage to speak truthfully and challenge appropriately while remaining empathic and sensitive.

Skills and Experience:

Essential:

• Previous experience in an EDI post or champion role
• Good working knowledge of EDI legislation
• Genuine passion for, interest in, commitment to, and knowledge of the principles of EDI
• An awareness of and commitment to supporting and facilitating diversity and inclusion
• Experience of working with reasonable adjustment/access to work programmes
• Willingness to travel, which may include overnight stays on occasion, as and when required

Desirable:

• EDI qualification
• Project management qualification
• Experience in working in/with Occupational Health

Why Vita Health Group?

Vita Health Group celebrates life. Improving lives physically and mentally drives everything we do.  Now part of Spire Healthcare Group plc we have been providing physical and mental health services for over 30 years. We work in partnership with the NHS, are engaged by insurers and some of the UK’s largest corporate companies to support their workforce and provide a full range of physiotherapy services to private customers.

To achieve our mission of Making People Better, we recognise the importance of investing in our staff. We are an award-winning employer recently recognised nationally as “Best Company to Work for” at the Health and Wellbeing Awards 2024.

This is also recognised by current employees – our most recent Employee Survey results showed the top 5 reasons to work here as being:

• Supportive team and management
• Positive work environment
• Wellbeing and mental health support
• Trust and respect
• Autonomy and flexibility

We are keen to progress your skills and enable career development and provide regular Continued Professional Development opportunities including secondments, management training, a mentoring scheme, apprenticeships and regular events and webinars across a range of clinical disciplines.  In addition to a competitive salary, we also offer the opportunity of a flexible work life balance and a comprehensive benefits package which you can view here: https://www.vitahealthgroup.co.uk/join-us/careers

Vita Health Group is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and is seeking to improve the diversity of its workforce.  We are committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion best practice and positively encourage applications from candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion/belief, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity.  For further information on our EDI commitments please view here: Vita Health Groups commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to being equitable and supporting the wellbeing of all employees.

• We are a Mindful Employer
• Our status as a Disability Confident Leader dedicated to ensuring that all candidates are treated fairly throughout the recruitment process. All disabled candidates that meet the minimum essential criteria will be invited to interview.
• Our Ethnicity Matters Scheme where all applicants for senior roles (£40,000+) from a minority ethnic group that meet the essential criteria will be invited for interview.
• Our Gender Matters Scheme where all women applicants for senior roles (£60,000+) that meet the essential criteria will be invited to interview.
• Our sign up to the Armed Forces Covenant.  
• Our status as a Menopause Friendly Committed employer. 
• Our sign up to the Employer with Heart Charter.  
• Our commitment to meet the standards outlined in the NHS Equality Delivery System (EDS). Workforce Race Equality Standard (WRES) and Workforce Disability Equality Standard (WDES).
• Access to health and wellbeing services for colleagues including Mental Health Advocates and an Employee Assistance Programme.
• An embedded “speaking up” culture facilitated by Freedom to Speak Up Guardians.
• Treating transgender individuals with dignity and recognising the potential complications that may arise when taking references. We encourage applicants to contact HR at hr@vhg.co.uk to discuss or amend how we manage reference requests.

Should you wish to discuss any adjustment or assistance you need in the application or interview process please contact recruitment@vhg.co.uk and we will facilitate.

Please note, all applicants must be legally entitled to accept and perform work in the UK and all positions are subject to a DBS check. 

Any data which you share with us throughout the hiring process will be stored securely within the UK and is accessible only by staff who require it. Should your application be unsuccessful, your data will be securely destroyed after 6 months. 

Vita Health Group reserves the right to close this job when sufficient applications have been received.

Vita Health Group