bme workshop date: 29 july 2015. present the emas challenges for recruiting individuals from bme...
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Community Engagement Attending careers events Giving first aid lessons to different groups & carer groups Supporting festivals/celebrations Working with our stakeholders – Recent Healthwatch visitTRANSCRIPT
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BME WorkshopDate: 29 July 2015
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• Present the EMAS challenges for recruiting individuals from BME backgrounds
• Gain feedback and learn from the group to help EMAS move the BME agenda forward.
Aims of today:
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Community Engagement
Attending careers events
Giving first aid lessons to different groups & carer groups
Supporting festivals/celebrations
Working with our stakeholders – Recent Healthwatch visit
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Sue Noyes – Chair of The National Ambulance Diversity Forum
National Engagement
Providing strategic leadership on Equality, Diversity and Human Rights across all Ambulance Trusts
Responsibilities include:• Monitor compliance with Equality Act 2010• Support implementation of NHS Equality Delivery • Challenge discrimination and promote equality• Support effective community engagement• Promote national campaigns• Lead on best practice solutions
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April – June 2015
BME Recruitment Information and Challenges
6% of applicants are
from BME background
4% of BME applicants are
shortlisted
2% of BME applicants are
appointed
Recruitment timescales
Overseas applicants
Anecdotal information East Midlands
Demographics
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• Does the EMAS picture reflect your own situation?• What positive actions have you taken as an organisation?• What were the barriers/ challenges you faced ?• What was the impact of those actions on increasing BME
recruitment ?
Thank you
Workshop discussion