Job overview

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced full-time Outreach Freedom to Speak Up Guardian (OFTSUG) based at Wycombe Hospital. This permanent full time Band 7 post is part of our established Freedom to Speak Up Team. Applicants must be NGO registered, trained, and have experience as a Band 7 FTSUG or advanced Band 6.

You will support colleagues to speak up without fear of detriment or blame, promoting a positive Speak Up culture and strengthening outreach. The role requires excellent listening skills, a strong understanding of Speaking Up processes, and the ability to actively engage with underrepresented voices to promote inclusivity.

The post involves significant outreach work, requires travel across all Trust sites and beyond as needed. Management experience and advanced concerns case handling at a senior level are essential and must be able to uphold strict confidentiality. You must have a demonstrable record of enabling people to speak up safely and you must be motivated and committed.  You will deputise for the Lead Guardian when required.

We welcome applicants from all colleague groups with a passion for the Speaking Up agenda, committed to fostering a safe environment for raising concerns. The Lead Guardian endorses the Trust’s commitment to equal opportunities, equality, and diversity.

Main duties of the job

The Outreach Freedom to Speak Up Guardian (OFTSUG) will work with the Lead Guardian, Head of Service, team and Trust colleagues to strengthen a positive speaking up culture across BHT. The role will involve some strategic, policy and governance work. The role supports delivery of high-quality FTSU services by identifying and addressing barriers, improving psychological safety and enabling staff to speak truth to power constructively.

Guardians help protect patient and colleague safety and experience, promote learning and foster an inclusive Trust wide Speaking Up culture. The OFTSUG will ensure concerns are heard, addressed and lead to improvement, whilst always upholding confidentiality.  Acting in line with the Guardian values of Courage, Impartiality, Empathy and Learning, the postholder will enable colleagues to Speak Up safely.  Active engagement of under-represented voices and delivering an accessible, visible high quality service is key.

The role involves creating and delivering presentations, promotion work, engaging effectively with staff at all levels, and strengthening psychological safety across teams. Applicants must have management experience, with clinical background desirable but not essential. A strong understanding of good governance, data informatics and information governance is required.

Working for our organisation

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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

• As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.  
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

 Why work for us?

• We’re committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
• As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
• Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve. 

What do we stand for?

• Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
• Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
• Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.