Workforce Race Equality Standard 2020 - 2022

The NHS Workforce Race Equality Standard (WRES) provides a framework for ensuring that Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic (BAME) staff receive fair treatment in the workplace and have equal access to career opportunities. The data presented provides an overview of the Trust’s performance again the 9 WRES indicators.

Publication date:
01 October 2020
Date range:
October 2020 - October 2021

Information

Total number of staff - 3296

  • White - 76%
  • BAME - 22%
  • Unknown - 2%

Clinical workforce

  • White - 71%
  • BAME - 27%
  • Unknown - 2%

Non-clinical workforce

  • White - 88%
  • BAME - 10%
  • Unknown - 2%

Indicator 2

Relative likelihood of white staff being appointed from shortlisting across all posts compared to BAME staff:

White staff = 1.5 times more likely

Indicator 3

Relative likelihood of BAME staff entering the formal disciplinary process, as measured by entry into a formal disciplinary investigation:

BAME staff = 1.8 times more likely

Indicator 4

Relative likelihood of White staff accessing non-mandatory training and CPD compared to BAME staff:

White staff - 1.1 times more likely

Indicator 5

Percentage of staff experiencing harassment, bullying or abuse from patients, relatives or the public in last 12 months:

White staff - 44.3%
BAME staff - 32.8%

Indicator 6

Percentage of staff experiencing harassment, bullying or abuse from staff in last 12 months:

BAME staff - 19.9%
White staff - 25.5%

Indicator 7

Percentage believing that trust provides equal opportunities for career progression or promotion:

BAME staff - 87.2%
White staff - 78.5%

Indicator 8

In the last 12 months have you personally experienced discrimination at work from any of the following:
Manager/team leader or other colleagues:

BAME staff - 5.6%
White staff - 12%

Indicator 9

Percentage difference between the organisations’ Board voting membership and its overall workforce:

BAME staff - 74%
White staff - 26%