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Staff Networks: Chair and Vice Chair vacancies still open!

June 3, 2024

Great news – we have had 22 applications for chair and vice chair vacancies! We have extended the deadline for applications to allow the opportunity for more nominations as we are yet to have any nominations for the Women’s Clinical Network, the Women’s Network and the Muslim Liaison Group (MLG).

Across the NHS there are over 700 registered staff networks, which provide protected space where people can be open and inclusive, helping to create an environment where all staff feel valued and heard.

Here at SWB, we currently have six staff networks:

  • BME Staff Network
  • Women’s Staff Network
  • Women’s Clinical Network
  • LGBT Staff Network
  • Muslim Liaison Group
  • Disability and Long-Term Conditions Staff Network

Want to be involved?

  • Are you passionate about making a difference to your colleagues?
  • Do you want to drive forward meaningful change?
  • Are you approachable and easy to talk to?

Then we want to hear from you and would encourage you to put yourself forward to become a chair of vice-chair of one of our staff networks.

We have chair and deputy chair opportunities available across our networks and are looking for applications from across all areas of the organisation. It doesn’t matter what role you do, or what band you are, anyone can be a chair or vice chair of a staff network. It is a wonderful opportunity for both your personal and professional development, working closely with senior leaders within the organisation and the opportunity to engage with both Trust committees and the Board.

Be sure to check out this short video James Fleet, Interim Chief People Officer and Lesley Writtle, Non-Executive Director encouraging colleagues to get involved with our staff networks.

Below are the opportunities which are available:

Network Vacancy
BME Chair and Vice Chair
LGBT Vice Chair
Women’s Clinical Network Vice Chair
Women’s Network Vice Chair
Muslim Liaison Group (MLG) Vice Chair
Disability and Long-Term Conditions Chair and Vice Chair

To apply, simply click on the link below and complete the application questions – closing date is Tuesday 4 June.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/StaffNetworkApplications

You can read a role profile here.

If you have any questions or would like to discuss your application, please email james.fleet1@nhs.net.