Freedom to Speak up Guardian

The Freedom to Speak up Guardian will be a visible advocate for protecting patient safety and the quality of care within Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH).

They will demonstrate compassionate leadership and improve the experience of colleagues to speak up by providing support; identifying and addressing any barriers to speaking up and promoting a positive speaking up culture.

The Guardian will ensure that as a result of matters being raised there is an opportunity for learning and improvement across NUH. We are looking for someone who understands the challenges of working in a complex organisation, has a strong commitment to improve patient and staff wellbeing. You will work closely with a small team of Guardians and have access to Executive Directors and the Chief Executive in response to matters raised and there will be a need to provide updates to the Trust Board as required.

Please refer to the Job description and person specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading to gain further details of the role and requirement. For further information or an informal discussion please contact Kulbinder Gill, Freedom to Speak up Guardian Lead

Via email

kulbinder.gill2@nhs.net

With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.

Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.

Training and qualification

Essential: - Degree level education or significant relevant experience; - Knowledge and Experience

Desirable: - Clinical qualification

Knowledge and Experience

Desirable: - Awareness of changing trends within the healthcare sector

Knowlege and Experience

Analytical and Judgment skills

Essential: - Ability to analyse complex facts, interpret both data and situations

Planning and Organisation skills

Essential: - Able to plan and organise this role around substantive position, staff needs and organisational requirements

Desirable: - Project Management Skills