The Deputy Freedom to Speak Up (FTSU) Guardian will operate under the supervision of the Lead FTSU Guardian, deputising when necessary, whilst working alongside the Trust leadership teams to support the Trust in being an open and transparent place to work, where all employees are actively encouraged and supported to speak up. The Deputy FTSU Guardian will help to improve patient safety and quality of care, improve the experience of staff, and promote a learning environment.
The role includes supporting the development and implementation of the FTSU vision and strategy to ensure a speaking up culture is embedded across the Trust. The post holder will also lead on developing and delivering a trust-wide communications strategy.
The Deputy FTSU Guardian will manage a complex caseload and provide confidential support and advice to individuals raising concerns. The post holder will be expected to work independently and will need to be flexible and creative in their approach.
The post holder will support and contribute to the regional and national FTSU Guardian networks, comply with National Guardian's Office guidance, and support other Guardians by providing peer to peer support and sharing learning.
We are delighted to offer a wide range of benefits to employees including:
Cycle to Work
Travel Scheme
Childcare Vouchers with Salary Sacrifice
Onsite Nursery
Buying and Selling Annual Leave
Car Leasing
Employee Assistance Programme
Employee Health and Wellbeing
Extensive Reward Scheme
Counselling Service
Financial packages including Vivup and Wagestream
Staff Networks, Enable, Rainbow, Gender, Race Equality Ecoaware & Admin Network.
Our values:
We understand that it’s down to the hard work, effort and dedication of our staff that makes a difference for our patients. Our people really do make our Airedale experience – we take pride in fostering a friendly, effective and caring work environment. Our values are part of our DNA, which are:
Committed to Quality of Care
Compassion
Working together for patients
Improving Lives
Everyone Counts
Respect and Dignity
Got questions before you apply, please contact the recruiting manager to find out more.
Please see attached job description and person specification for further information and full details of the role.
