1. Who we are? The Team consists of:
David Codner: Head of Equality and Diversity
Ruksana Ghoas: Equality and Diversity Advisor
Umair Badat: Equality and Diversity Advisor

2. What do we do? The Service Equality Team
Is responsible for developing and co-ordinating the Trust’s Equality and Diversity strategies
Advising and supporting the clinical divisions and corporate services on the service delivery aspects of Equality and Diversity
Are responsible for supporting the Trust in implementing the Action for Equality -The Trust Equality & Diversity Framework

3. What We Do?
Lead on the implementation of the Trust’s Equality Schemes, including:
Race Equality Scheme
Disability Scheme
Gender Equality Scheme
Support each Clinical Division to meet their responsibilities as set out within these Schemes

4. What We Do?
Provide advice guidance and support to all clinical divisions in the area of Equality & Diversity
Co-ordinate the Trust’s Equality Strategies
Provide Strategic support to the Human Resources Directorate
Manage the Trust’s Equality & Diversity Planning Process, including:
Support in the production of Equality & Diversity Action Plans

5. Team Member’s Responsibilities
David Codner
Team Management
Management of the Interpretation and Translation Service
Provide Strategic support to HR Directorate
Co-ordinating Trust Equality & Diversity Strategy
Leading Action Planning Process
Chairing Corporate Equality & Diversity Working Parties
Team lead for Race & Sexuality Issues

6. Team Member’s Responsibilities
Umair Badat
Provide advice, guidance and support to the
following clinical divisions:
Clinical and Scientific Services (CSS)
Medicine
Surgery
Team lead for Disability and Age Issues
Ruksana Ghoas
Children
Dental
Eye
Saint Mary’s
Team lead for Gender and Religion & Belief Issues