Never mind patient care, diversity is top of the NHS list
by David Craig, TCW:
AS THE NHS goes through yet another of its winter crises and the junior doctors strike yet again, causing the cancellation of thousands of patient appointments, there’s one part of our beloved health service which is going from strength to strength – the DIE (Diversity, Inclusion and Equality) industry. At the latest count, the NHS employed around 800 DIE staff.The direct salary cost is estimated at £40million a year, but when you take account of other employment costs – offices, computers, assistants, pension contributions plus all the frontline staff’s time spent on various ultra-woke indoctrination sessions – the real cost of the NHS’s DIE colossus is easily over £100million a year. Moreover, despite pledges to reduce DIE staff, the NHS keeps recruiting ever more.
Here’s part of a recent recruitment ad from London’s Moorfields Eye Hospital for an Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Manager with a salary of up to £65,095:
‘Are you passionate about equality, diversity and inclusion? Do you have proven experience in leading change and creating working environments where all colleagues can thrive? Do you like a challenge?
‘If yes, then this role gives you an exciting opportunity to join the Workforce and OD team here at Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS. This post, reporting to the Organisational Development Consultant, will work with stakeholders internally and externally to identify and implement changes to make a real difference to the lived experiences of our workforce and help achieve our strategic objectives . . .
‘Moorfields values diversity and inclusion and is committed to the recruitment and retention of under-represented groups. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities . . .
‘The post holder will lead the development and operational implementation of the Trust’s EDI strategic objectives. This includes stakeholder engagement, definition, and delivery of the implementation plan, developing a suite of metrics to monitor progress, and evaluation of the interventions.
‘The post holder will lead on reporting and improving the Trust’s position on the Gender Pay Gap, the Ethnicity Pay Gap, the Workforce Race Equality Standard (WRES) and Workforce Disability Equality Standard (WDES).
‘At Moorfields, we provide more than just an excellent career and great colleagues to work with. We also offer:
- Salary including High-Cost Area Supplement
- Opportunity to join the NHS Pension Scheme
- Free 24/7 independent counselling service
- Learning and development opportunities
- Easy and quick transport links
- A range of attractive benefits and discounts
- Access to Blue Light Card and other NHS Discount Schemes
- Free Pilates classes
- Full support and training to develop your skills
- Flexible working friendly organisation
‘And so much more! To see the full range of benefits we offer please see our Moorfields benefits document.’
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