Compassion means:

• Supporting the health and wellbeing of our patients and colleagues
• Acting with kindness towards everyone
• Recognising when things are difficult and showing sympathy and empathy

Openness means:

• Being truthful and transparent, especially if a mistake is made
• Giving constructive feedback and being open to feedback
• Communicating in a clear and honest way
• Speaks out to raise a concern 

Pride means:

• Takes pride in their work and the standard to which it is delivered
• Supports others to achieve their work because we are all part of a team
• Continuously improves

Innovation means:

• Seeking ways to improve through adapting existing approaches or introducing new ideas
• Embracing new ways of working and change and encouraging others to do the same
• Making time and space and to continuously improve

Excellence means

• Taking responsibility for delivering the highest possible standard of work
• Understanding relevant standards or targets and consistently meeting them
• Aiming to be the best by communicating, collaborating, learning and being dilligent

Behaviours means:

• Treats people with consideration and dignity
• Recognises and values their worth and opinions
• Acknowledges and empathises with others

The Equality & Diversity Network was set up in 2018, with the remit of raising awareness and promoting Inclusion across the Trust. Its aim is to provide staff with the opportunity to discuss matters surrounding diversity, inclusion and to raise awareness within the Trust. The network has gone on to hold numerous awareness sessions surrounding diverse topics and have drawn together a wide range of information about all aspects of equality, diversity, inclusion and human rights.

The ROH LGBTQ+ network aims to create a safe, inclusive and diverse working environment that encourages respect and equality for all and a space that values and recognises the differences between sexual orientation and gender identity and works proactively to address these.

The ABLE Network was set up in April 2019. Their purpose is to promote and celebrate the diversity of our Disabled staff, patients, and allies. A key element of the network is to engage and educate staff around the different disabilities that our colleagues live with. Including those who may have invisible disabilities, such as mental health conditions, or long-term conditions following on from an illness.

The Multi Minority Ethnic Group (MMEG) staff network was set up in summer 2020 following a series of listening sessions for members of staff at the Trust. The first listening session was held in June 2020. The group provides a space for colleagues to talk about issues important to staff from ethnic minority backgrounds with an aim of creating positive change for all staff.

The Menopause Support Group meets every six weeks to offer peer to peer support, group members share advice and talk through anything that may be concerning them. The group also helps to raise awareness around the menopause and help to break down any stigmas. The Menopause Support Network has been nominated for an award of Best Support Group

The ManKind Network will support health and wellbeing initiatives, encourage awareness raising and support community building at the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital. The ManKind Network is new, and we’d like you to be part of its development