RUH New Staff
Staff with disabilities
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Do you have a disability?
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all our colleagues feel they can be themselves, do well in their job and grow their careers. This includes colleagues who may have a disability.
We understand that some colleagues will need adjustments to help them perform to the best of their ability – these can be changes to the built environment and furniture, the tools and technology they use in doing their job, aspects of the role or working arrangements.
By disability we mean anyone who has a physical or mental condition that is long lasting, (more than 12 months) that has an impact on their day-to-day activities. This includes sensory impairments, physical impairments, learning disabilities, learning difficulties, neuro-diverse conditions like autism, mental health and long term physical health conditions.
Now you are joining us, we would like to ask you:
- Is there anything we can do to help you be the best you can be in your new job?
- Is there anything that your manager would benefit in knowing about your difference in advance of you joining?
- Is there anything that you would like your new team to know about your difference so that they are prepared for when you join?
- Would you like a conversation to talk through your situation and how we can help?
You can contact the equality, diversity and inclusion team here:
01225 824290
ruh-tr.EqualityandDiversity@nhs.net
If you do need any adjustments, the sooner we know the better chance we have of getting things sorted for you before you join so you can hit the ground running on day one.
However, we understand that you might have concerns about sharing information about an impairment or condition because of what people might think or how it might affect your career. If that's you, remember that the RUH champions difference and inclusion.