The orthoptic profession has one of the most diverse workforces across the 14 Allied Health Professions and we continue to increase our undergraduate diversity for BAME students.
The British and Irish Orthoptic Society are committed to embedding Equality, Diversity and Inclusion across the profession ensuring orthoptists with protected characteristics, including Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, are given equal opportunities to career development and roles.
The BIOS are looking to recruit an individual from BAME background or who has another protected characteristic to help drive the EDI agenda across the profession. This position will be a co-opted member of the Council of Experts and will be expected to work closely with the General Secretary of BOSTU to support EDI training for BOSTU reps.
It is expected that applicants will have experience in equality, diversity and inclusion strategy or dealt with issues affecting those with protected characteristics and will be able to support heads of service and professional leads with the outputs of the WRES data available to them.
This is a 3-year term of office available immediately but will take effect formally at the AGM in June and the applicant should be prepared to present their work at Trustee meetings, Council meetings and other BIOS meetings as required.
Reporting to: BIOS Chair, Vice Chair, Trustees and Council
Please be expected to be interviewed by the Chair, Vice Chair or Trustees in addition to the General Secretary of BOSTU.
For further information or an informal discussion, please contact the current EDI Lead, Marian Owoniyi edilead@orthoptics.org.uk
Application Information:
- Submit a CV and a supporting statement demonstrating evidence of the requirement of the role.
- The Role Description and Person Specification are available here.
- Provide a supporting statement from your Manager.
- Send applications to bios@orthoptics.org.uk, marking your email header ‘EDI Lead for BIOS’
The deadline for applications is Monday 17th March 2025
