Deputy Freedom to Speak Up Guardian | Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust


Company:	Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Salary:	Dependant on experience
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Nottingham, NG6 9DR
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	23 Sept 2026
Closing date:	24 Oct 2026

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Summary

TheFreedomtoSpeakUp(FTSU)Guardianis akeyroleintheTrust’sFTSUservice supporting the Lead Guardian and the wider FTSU team in achieving the followingoutcomes:

Working under the direction of the Lead Guardian, operate independently, impartially and objectively, whilst working in partnership with individuals and groups throughout the organisation up to and including the senior leadership team.

Support, and contribute to, the regional Freedom to Speak Up Guardian networks, comply with NHS England guidance, and support each other by providing peer-to-peer support and sharing learning.

To express views and recommendations on the impact of activities and decisions on Freedom to Speak Up within NHCT).

Respond appropriately and meet the needs of employees within the Trust in relation to speaking up.

To work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders at NHCT to share learning and encourage an open speaking up culture

The Deputy FTSU Guardian will be a visible advocate in protecting patient safety and the quality of care within NHCT.

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 promote a positive speaking up culture.

The Deputy FTSU Guardian will ensure that as a result of issues being raised there is an opportunity for learning and improvement across NHCT.

The Deputy FTSU Guardian will work independently and act impartially, working alongside the Lead FTSU Guardian, leadership teams and the speaking up Champions to support the organisation in becoming a more open and transparent place to work, where all staff are actively encouraged and enabled to speak up safely.

Working alongside the Lead Guardian the Deputy FTSU Guardian will have access to Executive Directors, in response to matters raised.

The Deputy FTSU Guardian will hold the Executive Leadership Team to account for taking appropriate action to create a positive speaking up culture across NHCT and will assess trends and responses to issues being raised. To support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service.

Working alongside the Lead Guardian the post holder will liaise with other NHS organisations and the national guardian to develop best practice across the healthcare community.

#TeamNottsHC comprises over 10,500 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health and forensic health services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 80 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings and secure environments.

We are one of the largest mental health and community health Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.

We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.

The health and wellbeing of colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.

The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment.

For detailed job role and main responsibilities, please review the attached job description

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.

You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.