Freedom to Speak up Guardian

Freedom to Speak up Guardian Overview

The Freedom to Speak up Guardian will serve as a key advocate for ensuring patient safety and enhancing the quality of care at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH). This role requires a compassionate leader who can improve the experience of colleagues in voicing concerns, while also identifying and overcoming barriers to open communication. The Guardian will play a crucial role in fostering a culture that encourages speaking up, ensuring that issues raised lead to valuable learning and improvements across the organization.

Main Responsibilities

• Act as a visible advocate for patient safety and quality of care within NUH.
• Demonstrate compassionate leadership to enhance colleagues’ experiences when speaking up.
• Identify and address barriers that prevent staff from voicing concerns.
• Promote a culture that encourages open communication and speaking up.
• Facilitate learning and improvement within the organization based on issues raised.

Requirements

• Possess a degree-level education or significant relevant experience.
• Demonstrate highly developed skills in managing difficult conversations.
• Have a clear understanding of confidentiality principles and data protection regulations.
• Understand the Freedom to Speak Up (FTSU) requirements and regulations.
• Exhibit strong negotiating and influencing skills.
• Experience in report writing, action plans, and presentations.
• Ability to remain non-judgmental when receiving information.
• Capable of analyzing complex information and interpreting data and situations.
• Organizational skills to manage the role effectively alongside other responsibilities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary ranging from £49,387 to £56,515 per annum.
• Permanent contract with full-time working hours.
• Opportunities for personal development and career progression.
• Supportive work environment that values diversity and inclusion.

This position is based at City Hospital, Hucknall Road, Nottingham, NG5 1PB, United Kingdom. For further inquiries or informal discussions, please contact Kulbinder Gill, Freedom to Speak up Guardian Lead, via email at [email protected].

Degree Requirement: Bachelor’s

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