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Job summary
We are looking for a Freedom to Speak Up Guardian who will play a visible, trusted and influential role across the organisation. You'll work closely with Directors, the Chief Executive Officer and the Chair, helping to shape a culture where openness is the norm and every colleague feels confident and safe to speak up. You'll also build and lead a vibrant network of Freedom to Speak Up champions, ensuring the speak-up message reaches every team, every service and every corner of the organisation.
Main duties of the job
- Develop and deliver communication and engagement programmes to increase visibility of the Freedom to Speak Up Guardian amongst staff.
- Promote local speaking up processes and sources of support and guidance, demonstrate the impact that speaking up is having in the organisation, and celebrate speaking up.
- Ensure that all staff are aware of, and have access to, support to help them speak up.
- Develop, train and support a network of 'champions' to ensure that Freedom to Speak Up reaches all parts of the organisation and everyone has easy access to someone outside their immediate line management chain who can advise and support the
- Ensure that induction presentations include freedom to speak up information and explain the Freedom to Speak Up Guardian role.
About us
Ever dreamt about a career that sparks excitement and fosters your professional growth? Picture yourself waking up eager to make a real difference in our community, surrounded by teams who value your unique ideas.
We are Sirona care & health - England's largest provider of Adult's and Children's Community Services and we'd love for you to join us in Bristol, North Somerset or South Gloucestershire.
Agenda for Change Salary, full NHS benefits, 27+ days' annual leave, and participation in the NHS Pension Scheme - just a glimpse of the benefits you'll receive.
We welcome and encourage all applicants. We are committed to having a workforce that reflects the communities we support and are proactively seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce. We know diversity fosters creativity and innovation.
We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We aim to draw upon the widest possible range of views and experiences to meet the changing needs of our colleagues, partners and communities we serve.
Whether you're starting your journey in healthcare, looking for a fresh challenge within the NHS, or contemplating a career change, don't be daunted by the prospect of something different - we create development opportunities for all our colleagues and apprentices.
Interested? View our benefits leaflet which you can find attached to this vacancy.
Details
- Date posted: 29 June 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 7
- Salary: Depending on experience Band 7 (pending NHS job matching)
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Part-time
- Reference number: 083-8077364-HO
- Job locations: Sirona care and health Headquarters, Badminton Road, Bristol, BS37 5AF, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification attached for further information on the role.
Please note, we cannot offer a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.If you currently require a visa to work in the UK, there must be a minimum of 14 months remaining until the expiry date. If you do not disclose your expiry date within your application, it may not be considered. Please only provide the expiry date and not your share code within your application.
If you refer to qualifications or employment within your supporting statement, that has not been included in your Qualifications, Training or Employment History, this information may be discounted.
Please use your 'Supporting Information' to demonstrate and provide evidence in how you meet the Person Specification below.
Person specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Educated to degree level or above or equivalent relevant work experience
Desirable
- Clinically qualified healthcare professional
- Member of a registered clinical body
Skills, Knowledge, Experience
Essential
- Experience of leading teams / projects
- Evidence of working with multi professional groups and senior leadership
- Clear understanding of FTSU and passionate about promoting speaking up culture
- Understands open / confidential / anonymous approaches and how to manage them
- Knowledge of GDPR and confidentiality
- Knowledge of speaking up agenda, training, policies and raising awareness
Desirable
- NHS or other healthcare setting experience
- Evidence of supporting colleagues to raise issues of concern
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This advert is for Freedom to Speak Up Guardian with Sirona care & health CIC in Bristol, South West, England. It is listed as a Band 7 role. The advertised salary is Depends on experience. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 24 Jul 2026.
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