Freedom to Speak up Guardian Job Nottingham area,England UK,Healthcare

Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) is the biggest employer in Nottingham with over 19,000 staff

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.

Main duties of the job

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).

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.

Working

for our organisation

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 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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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

Training and qualification

Degree level education or significant relevant experience
Knowledge and Experience

Knowledge and Experience

Highly developed and dealing with speaking up in difficult situations
Knowledge and understanding of the principles of confidentiality and general data protection regulations
Clear understanding of the FTSU requirements, regulations and requirements
Highly developed negotiating and influential skills
Awareness of changing trends within the healthcare sector

Knowlege and Experience

Communication and relationship skills
Experience of report writing, action plans and presentations
The ability to remain non-judgmental when presented with information

Analytical and Judgment skills

Ability to analyse complex facts, interpret both data and situations

Planning and Organisation skills

Able to plan and organise this role around substantive position, staff needs and organisational requirements
Project Management Skills

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