2022028

Information requested

1. The number of roles in your association (expressed in numbers of FTE), that are mainly or exclusively focussed on issues of equality, diversity, or inclusivity. For example, this could include (amongst other guises) “EDI officers” or “diversity and inclusion project managers” but would not include general HR managers.
2. Either a) the pay band of each of these roles, or b) the combined total salaries for these roles. Whichever measure is more in accordance with your data preferences.
3. In the past 12 months the number of staff days across your organisation which have been committed to attending equality training programmes, whether internally run or with external consultants. (staff days = duration of the training programme multiplied by the number of staff in attendance for the course). If unable to provide please mark as N/A in your return.

NHSCFA response

1. The number of roles in your association (expressed in numbers of FTE), that are mainly or exclusively focussed on issues of equality, diversity, or inclusivity. For example, this could include (amongst other guises) “EDI officers” or “diversity and inclusion project managers” but would not include general HR managers.

   The organisation currently has no mainly or exclusively focussed staff for EDI issues, under the guidance above.

   We are instigating a Workforce Development Officer role (0.75 FTE as a guide for EDI) that will address a wide range of EDI associated subjects, with support via various Working Groups made up of representatives from across the organisation. This role will commence during Q4 (Jan-Mar 2023).

   These Working Groups have had, and continue to have, full support from HR and Senior Management teams. The Working Groups have existed for a number of years.

2. Either a) the pay band of each of these roles, or b) the combined total salaries for these roles. Whichever measure is more in accordance with your data preferences.

   Representatives are taken from all Bands and professions across the organisation and are given time to carry out these activities.

3. In the past 12 months the number of staff days across your organisation which have been committed to attending equality training programmes, whether internally run or with external consultants. (staff days = duration of the training programme multiplied by the number of staff in attendance for the course). If unable to provide please mark as N/A in your return.

   Q3 is 31 staff/ workshops = 15 working days

   140 staff 1 hour Mandatory training = 18.5 working days