Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Statement of Policy

The aim of the policy is to ensure no job applicant or employee is discriminated against
either directly or indirectly on any unlawful grounds.
The Practice has overall responsibility for ensuring that this policy is implemented in
accordance with the appropriate statutory requirements and full account will be taken of
all available guidance and in particular any relevant Codes of Practice .
The Practice will ensure that the policy is circulated to any agencies responsible for its
recruitment and a copy of the policy will be made available for all employees and made
known to all applicants for employment.
The policy will be communicated to all private contractors reminding them of their
responsibilities towards the equality of opportunity.
The Practice will maintain a neutral working environment in which no worker feels under
threat or intimidated.
Discrimination is unacceptable and breaches of the policy will lead to disciplinary
proceedings and, if appropriate, disciplinary action.

Recruitment, Selection and Career Development

The Practice will endeavour, through appropriate training, to ensure that employees
making selection and recruitment decisions will not discriminate, whether consciously or
unconsciously, in making these decisions.
Promotion and career development will be made on merit. If you have any specific
needs, the Practice will accommodate and support you as far as practicable. All decisions
relating to this will be made within the overall framework and principles of this policy.
Job descriptions, where used, will be in line with this equality, diversity and inclusion
policy. Job requirements will be reflected accurately in any person specifications. The
Practice will adopt a consistent, non-discriminatory approach to the advertising of
vacancies.The Practice will not confine its recruitment to areas or social media sources that provide only, or
mainly, applicants of a particular group. All applicants who apply for jobs with the
Practice will receive fair treatment and will be considered solely on their ability to do the
job.