Principal Freedom to Speak Up Guardian

1 month ago


Wickford, United Kingdom Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust Full time

EPUT aims to ensure that all of its staff are able to raise concerns openly, and without fear, and that all concerns are responded to rigorously, acted upon and that learning is disseminated. The Trust is seeking to recruit a Freedom to Speak Up Guardian to: lead on the development and continuous strengthening of a strong and open speaking up culture; handle concerns with integrity, confidentiality and tenacity; and to hold senior leaders and the Board to account with regard to the Trust’s Speaking Up ambitions.

This role will contribute to safe working environments for employees of the organisation, will support the Chief Executive and Trust’s Board with the development of a culture where speaking up becomes normal practice to address concerns about patient safety, the safety of colleagues or malpractice. In addition, they will celebrate with all staff the benefits for patients and the public from the improvements made in response to the issues identified which will form part of Freedom to Speak Up Review.

Maintaining the database of concerns raised will also be required and the sourcing of feedback to improve the service. The Principal Guardian will be required to present to the Trust Board of Directors twice a year, therefore report writing and presentation formulation will also be required. The Lead will also ensure clear lines of accountability and escalate their authority outside of the organisation, seeking support and guidance from the National Guardians Office where appropriate.

This is an opportunity to make a genuine, substantive and positive contribution on behalf of the Trust, its staff and patients, in a role which is highly-valued by the Board, staff at all levels, and external stakeholders. You will be given access to support from regional networks and the National Guardian’s Office to understand and import good practice into the Trust.

EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Open, Compassionate and Empowering. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;
- Season Ticket Loans
- NHS discounts for staff
- Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
- Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
- The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
- Day One Flexible Employer

Join our Staff bank

What is Staff Bank?

Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.

All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.

If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank.

Please see the Job Description and person spec for main duties and responsibilities.

For further information please contact us.



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