Thank you for your request for information about the following:

‘Under the Freedom of Information Act, I would like to request the following information:

What is the total number of staff hired in a diversity, equity or inclusion role? I would like information for those currently on staff and for any vacancies you may currently have.

What is the total annual salary cost for these roles?’

Your request was received on 19 September 2023 and I am dealing with it under the terms of the Freedom of Information Act 2000.

Response

Question 1

No individual employee is specifically focused on the promotion of equality, diversity and inclusion. The combined work in that area equates to 0.33% of 1 FTE role, remunerated at a band 8A.

Question 2

Pay scales for Band 8A can be found at https://www.nhsemployers.org/articles/pay-scales-202324

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