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.

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).

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.

About us

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!

Details

Date posted

14 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year

p.a

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

164-8300759

Job locations

City Hospital

Hucknall raod

Nottingham

NG5 1PB

United Kingdom

Job 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

Job 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

Person Specification

Training and qualification

Essential

• Degree level education or significant relevant experience
• Knowledge and Experience

Desirable

• Clinical qualification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• 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

Desirable

• Awareness of changing trends within the healthcare sector

Knowlege and Experience

Essential

• 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

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

Person Specification

Training and qualification

Essential

• Degree level education or significant relevant experience
• Knowledge and Experience

Desirable

• Clinical qualification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• 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

Desirable

• Awareness of changing trends within the healthcare sector

Knowlege and Experience

Essential

• 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

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

City Hospital

Hucknall raod

Nottingham

NG5 1PB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

City Hospital

Hucknall raod

Nottingham

NG5 1PB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job 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

Training and qualification

Essential

• Degree level education or significant relevant experience
• Knowledge and Experience

Desirable

• Clinical qualification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• 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

Desirable

• Awareness of changing trends within the healthcare sector

Knowlege and Experience

Essential

• 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

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