Equality and Inclusion
This is your place to champion diversity – it makes us who we are. Hiring and supporting people with different backgrounds and experiences helps us deliver better care, learn together, and make better decisions. Treating everyone with dignity and respect is non-negotiable.
It’s not only about who we recruit – it’s about making sure everyone can thrive and be themselves so they can do the best work of their careers.
We hold ourselves accountable for measurable progress in key areas – like increasing the diversity of our leadership and of our intakes at every level, and for improving the experience of colleagues from under-represented groups.
This means that at BWC, you’ll be supported by a range of initiatives to help ensure that everyone can find a community, understand the importance of diverse perspectives, tackle bias, and participate in building an inclusive workplace.
We're taking action to ensure everyone thrives at BWC
✓ Action on diversity ranked as ‘outstanding’ by our regulator
✓ Vibrant staff networks with executive sponsors and a powerful voice in our decision-making
✓ Clear targets for inclusive hiring and leadership
✓ Proud to be a Disability Confident employer
✓ Our #ByYourSide mentorship programme opening doors and experiences for colleagues from all backgrounds
✓ Trained panel members to ensure inclusive hiring for all posts at Band 7 and above
✓ Training for all managers to understand the issues team members from different backgrounds may face and to help tackle bias
✓ An Inclusion Ambassador to support staff to raise concerns, ensuring their voice is heard
✓ A rich programme of staff engagement weeks including topics such as allyship and wellbeing.
✓ “Stop. Challenge. Change.” programme gives staff a confidential way to report incidents of discrimination, harassment or bullying