NHS ‘manipulates’ interview shortlists to ‘discriminate’ against white job applicants

NHS ‘manipulates’ interview shortlists to ‘discriminate’ against white job applicants

NHS trusts are “discriminating” against white job applicants by manipulating interview shortlists to favour black and ethnic minority candidates. Documents show NHS England encourages the use of the Rooney Rule, an American football policy making it mandatory for ethnic minorities to be shortlisted for interviews if they apply. Other “inclusive recruitment practices” range from making managers justify hiring white British nationals to using rac…