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Job requirements
Essential
11 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Knowlege and Experience
Communication and relationship skills
- Knowlege and Experience
Experience of report writing, action plans and presentations
- Knowlege and Experience
The ability to remain non-judgmental when presented with information
- Knowledge and Experience
Highly developed and dealing with speaking up in difficult situations
- Knowledge and Experience
Knowledge and understanding of the principles of confidentiality and general data protection regulations
- Knowledge and Experience
Clear understanding of the FTSU requirements, regulations and requirements
- Knowledge and Experience
Highly developed negotiating and influential skills
- Training and qualification
Degree level education or significant relevant experience
- Training and qualification
Knowledge and Experience
- 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
Desirable
3 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Knowledge and Experience
Awareness of changing trends within the healthcare sector
- Training and qualification
Clinical qualification
- Planning and Organisation skills
Project Management Skills
Job overview
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 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.
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
via email:
kulbinder.gill2@nhs.net
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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This advert is for Freedom to Speak up Guardian with Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust in Nottingham, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Freedom to Speak Up guardian role. The advertised salary is £49,387 - £56,515 p.a. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 25 Oct 2026.
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