Outcome B3
Development of new training packages (eLearning/classroom) covering the 9 Protected Characteristics and Fairer Scotland Duty, to compliment and build upon existing mandatory training.
Diversity training
Over the past 2 years, we have worked with external providers to source enhanced diversity training to raise awareness and upskill key departments and staffing groups. The following table provides an overview of the key training areas during this period.
| Training | Protected characteristic |
|---|---|
|
Positive Moves in Health: Challenging Racism and Creating an Inclusive Culture |
Race Intersectional |
|
Autism in the Workplace |
Disability |
|
LGBT+ Allyship |
Sexual Orientation Gender Reassignment (Trans status) |
Positive Moves in Health: Challenging Racism and Creating an Inclusive Culture
NHS GJ is the second Scottish NHS Board to rollout this training.
Between August 2021 and December 2022, a total of 16 workshops were delivered to key staffing groups across the organisation including Executive Directors, Doctors, Nursing, Senior Managers and core staff within teams. The 3-hour workshop covers the following topic areas:
- The systematic nature of racism and the impact on relationships at work
- Unconscious bias and cognitive dissonance
- Fair Work principles
- Sources of power and the use of personal power
- Managing diverse teams
- 4 steps to creating an inclusive culture
Autism in the Workplace
In May 2022, NHS GJ hosted a pilot workshop of Autism in the Workplace facilitated by the National Autistic Society (NAS). The course is accredited by Continuing Professional Development, and covers key topics of understanding autism, communication and interaction, processing information, sensory differences, potential workplace stressors, and workplace adjustments.
The course was attended by key staff members from Human Resources, Recruitment, Occupational Health, Learning and Organisational Development, eHealth, Communications and Spiritual Care.
There are plans to roll out an additional 2 workshops before March 2023 to raise awareness and upskill managers around practical measures to accommodate the needs of a neurodiverse workforce.
LGBT+ Allyship training
To coincide with Pride month, in June 2022 NHS GJ hosted LGBT+ Allyship training facilitated by Stonewall. Invitations were sent to all staff who had signed an NHS Scotland Pride Badge pledge to support their role as an ally towards creating a more tolerant and inclusive workplace. The training covered the following topics:
- Develop an understanding of LGBT+ identities and experiences in order to confidently advocate for more inclusive workplaces.
- Understand why LGBT+ inclusion at work is important and the benefits of creating a more inclusive culture for individuals and organisations.
- Explore the meaning of the term ally and identify first steps that can be taken to be a more active and visible ally.
