Combinations Episode 14 - Staff Nurse Story - a podcast by Combined Healthcare NHS Trust

One of our most important priorities is improving the support for our BAME workforce.

One very brave nurse who worked in our services has shared her story with us which a local poet has interpreted – it makes very powerful listening.

It demonstrates that we have much to do to make Combined a diverse and welcoming organisation for all.

We have collectively identified the five key areas for action for us as a trust below:

Developing our HR Processes for inclusion – including recruitment and selection; disciplinary and grievance; workforce equality info processes; bank and agency staff (building in inclusion from start to finish of the process)

Supporting the development of our BAME staff – developing equal and inclusive access to career, leadership and education development opportunities

Reporting, learning and improving following incidents and incidences of racist abuse and aggression (both preventing incidents as far as possible and responding better, and supporting people better when incidents do happen)

Culture of Inclusion – developing clear standards of expected and unacceptable behaviour (policies, training, leadership styles, service user involvement ). Addressing how we treat each other day-to-day; inclusive treatment of colleagues; addressing micro-assaults and inequalities). Also considering religion and culture, food, etc.

Communication for inclusion – delivering clear communication, including: feedback from staff (including trainees); BAME network; engaging with our agency staff; events; posters; BAME champions; app to gather staff experiences on exit – and starting with #WearRedDay #19Oct #ShowRacismTheRedCard

We are delighted that we have BAME Leaders sponsoring each of our programmes who will work alongside each of the project managers to ensure co-production.

We all have a responsibility to speak out if we observe any behaviours which are not congruent with our values and we have asked all staff to discuss diversity and inclusion within their team meetings and seek the views and support of teams to stamp out racism.

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