Lead Freedom to Speak Up Guardian

We are seeking an exceptional and compassionate leader to join our Quality Directorate as Lead Freedom to Speak Up Guardian (FTSU). This pivotal role is responsible for leading and shaping the Trust's Freedom to Speak Up function. The post holder will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight, ensuring colleagues feel safe, supported and empowered to raise concerns. The role plays a vital part in promoting a transparent, inclusive and learning-focused culture, directly contributing to the safety and wellbeing of both colleagues and patients.

The Lead Guardian will operate at both strategic and frontline levels, engaging with colleagues across the organisation while influencing senior leaders and the Trust Board to strengthen a positive speaking up culture.

• Provide strategic leadership for the FTSU service, ensuring it is accessible, inclusive and trusted.
• Promote and embed a positive speaking up culture through visibility, engagement and training.
• Offer confidential, impartial advice and support to colleagues raising concerns.
• Ensure appropriate escalation and timely action where concerns impact on patient or staff safety.
• Lead the development and delivery of the FTSU strategy, aligned to national guidance and Trust priorities.
• Analyse themes and trends from FTSU data and provide assurance reporting to senior leadership and the Board.
• Build strong relationships with senior leaders and act as an expert advisor on FTSU policy and practice.
• Support organisational learning and continuous improvement from concerns raised.
• Provide leadership and support to the FTSU Guardian team and Ambassador network.

Please note that this Job Description is currently indicative pending a job evaluation review.

• Competitive NHS salary
• A standard working week of 37.5 hours
• Holiday entitlements of 27 days per year, plus general and public holidays, rising to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
• Pay enhancements for out of hours, shift and overtime working
• Generous Pension Scheme
• Career and salary progression
• Car leasing scheme (subject to your pay not falling below the National Living Wage)
• Free parking across Trust sites
• Cycle-to-work and other salary sacrifice schemes (subject to your pay not falling below the National Living Wage)
• Staff networks
• Access to a wide range of discounts from various organisations across the UK