But STILL they keep on hiring

THERE are currently nine vacancies with the word ‘diversity’ in the title on the NHS jobs website, including:

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust £47,126 to £53,219 a year

It says: We now have a vacancy for an Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Lead to help deliver our Trusts commitment to ensure all our colleagues, patients and visitors feel that they can be who they are and bring their whole selves to work and whilst receiving care.

Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust £47,126 to £53,219 a year

It says: We are looking for a subject matter expert to take accountability for leading us in our staff and patient diversity journey... Job roles include: Advising about the effects of discrimination on grounds of age, disability, gender, race, religion and sexual orientation. Acting as an advocate for and presenting the needs of members of staff across the entire protected characteristics spectrum and human rights.

Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust £47,126 to £53,219 a year

It says it is looking for someone educated to masters level or with ‘in-depth specialist knowledge and skills to an equivalent standard’. The role focuses on ‘enhancing the experience of employees in protected groups, achieving fairness and addressing inequity’.