WORKFORCE & DIVERSITY STEERING GROUP. Terms of Reference

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1 WORKFORCE & DIVERSITY STEERING GROUP Terms of Reference These Terms of Reference are used as evidence for: Care Quality Commission Outcomes: Outcome 12, 13, 14 NHSLA Risk Management Standards for Acute Trusts: NHSLA CNST Maternity Clinical Risk Management Standards: Other (please specify): 1. Accountability 1.1 The Workforce & Diversity Steering Group will be accountable to the Governance Committee 1.2 The Workforce & Diversity Group will also provide advice and information to the Engagement and Experience Committee 2. Purpose 2.1 The Workforce & Diversity Steering Group is authorised by the Trust Board to:- Oversee and ensure performance management of all components of workforce development and service delivery arrangements across the Trust, including To set the strategic direction and monitor implementation programmes for all workforce matters and service delivery To monitor the overall workforce change programme relating to Fit for Future ensuring that trust wide staff reductions are appropriately planned and managed to ensure sustainability of existing staff employment and assuring patient safety. Oversee the development and use of systems and structures to promote learning and development across all staff groups. To focus on regulation, role design, development and education, employee relations and professional structures To monitor delivery of a range of CQC outcomes in relation to workforce specifically Outcome 12, 13 & 14 To oversee and monitor staff engagement and well being To oversee the development of a single equality scheme for the Trust To oversee and monitor the benefits realisation of workforce and service systems and processes including technology

2 3. Membership 3.1 The Trust Board will nominate an Executive Director to chair the Committee 3.2 The membership of the Committee will comprise Director of Human Resources Chair Director of Nursing and Patient Care Deputy Chair Trade Union representative- JCC/JSF Head of Workforce & Organisational Development Heads of Learning & Development Deputy Director of Nursing Directorate Management representative Diversity & Equality Manager Medical Education representative Patient Liaison Services Manager The Chairman will serve for three years. 3.4 Individuals may be co-opted for specific projects. 4. A Quorum 4.1 A quorum will consist of not less than a third of the full membership including one Executive Director. 5. Procedures 5.1 The Director of Human Resources PA will provide administrative support and prepare agendas, keep minutes and deal with any other matters concerning the administration of the Committee. Minutes are approved by the Chair 5.2 Chairs of the Committee sub-group/s to present progress reports. 5.3 Any member of staff may raise an issue with the Chairman, normally by written submission. The Chairman will decide whether or not the issue shall be included in the Committee s business. The individual raising the matter may be invited to attend. 6. Frequency of Meetings meetings a year. The Terms of Reference to be reviewed every 3 years.

3 6.2 Extraordinary meetings may be called at the request of any three members of the Workforce & Diversity Steering Group or the Chairman. 7. Duties and Responsibilities 7.1 To account to the Trust Board for the standard of workforce development, organisational development and workforce planning delivery in the Trust 7.2 To ensure that the Trust has appropriate systems and processes for planning, monitoring and improving diversity standards as they apply to service delivery and the development of the workforce 7.3 To ensure that action is taken as appropriate in response to national guidance and from Care Quality Commission and other national reviews To ensure that the Trust s strategic objectives relating to workforce are monitored and progressed including the ambition to by an Employer of Choice To ensure that service users and carers are involved and consulted with, and that their contribution is encompassed within the planning and delivery of service delivery and staff training and development 7.6 To be responsible for overseeing all Trust-wide workforce related groups including Workforce and Education steering group,, Joint Staff Consultative and Negotiation Committee and others 7.7 To produce an annual Workforce Plan. 7.8 To lead and monitor the implementation of the Single Equality Scheme and the Equality Delivery System 7.9 Provide reports in accordance with the Governance Committee Schedule of Reports Approve policies in accordance with the Trust Policy on Policies To ensure all staff groups have access to appropriate learning and development resources to enable them to discharge their duties in accordance with their job description. To provide assurance regarding compliance with essential and mandatory training. 8. Review 8.1 The Human Resources Director will review the Terms of Reference of the Workforce & Diversity Steering Group every three years to ensure that it remains fit for purpose and is best facilitated to discharge its duties. 9. Sub group Architecture 9.1 The steering group will be supported by a number of existing and new working groups with defined work programmes agreed by the steering group

4 9.2 These are shown (overleaf) identifying accountability and work streams. Annex E

5 Updated ToR Apr 2011 Engagement & Experience Committee WORKFORCE & DIVERSITY STEERING GROUP JSF HR Systems Mark Gill ESR Rosterpro KSF Intelligence MULTI-PROFESSIONAL EDUCATIONAL FORUM Alison Copp CPD Joint Investment Framework Widening Access Placement Development Essential Training Chair Alison Copp WORKFORCE PLANNING AND COMMISSIONING Mary Stidston ( service, planning & finance input) Commissioning Input to Workforce & service priorities Planning OD & Staff Engagement Succession, Risk Assessment Recruitment & Retention To be established Diversity Leads Tony Williams DEAG Well Being Group Ann McCluskey Existing group E: Learning Chair Ed Hammond Competency Group New Group Accountability Joint membership

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