Deputy Freedom to Speak up Guardian
Job summary
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 enabled 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 developing the FTSU vision and strategy to ensure a Trust-wide FTSU culture is embedded.
The Deputy FTSU Guardian will provide confidential support and advice to individuals raising issues or concerns, supported by the Lead FTSU Guardian and the FTSU Champions, operational managers, employee relations, governance, and patient safety teams. The Deputy FTSU Guardian will ensure the person raising concerns is provided with regular updates on the progress of investigations and the implementation of recommendations.
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.
Main duties of the job
To operate independently of the executive team, providing challenge to senior members of staff and reporting to the board or externally, as required.
Assess the effectiveness of Freedom to Speak Up processes and the handling of individual cases, intervening when these are failing people who speak up, and making recommendations for improvement.
Ensuring that all staff have the ability to speak up effectively, and those supporting, managing, or investigating speaking up issues have the capability and knowledge to do this effectively.
Take part in National Guardian Office activities and training, actively supporting fellow Freedom to Speak Up Guardians, developing personal networks and peer-to-peer relationships, contributing to wider networking events, and sharing and learning from best practice.
Keep abreast of developments and best practice, assessing their own development and training needs, and seeking support in addressing these.
Be committed to leading by example by demonstrating and promoting a just and learning culture in everything we do.
Develop with the Lead FTSU Guardian a strategy and implementation plan to encourage staff to speak up safely, developing trust policy and mechanisms for staff to speak up safely and in confidence
Develop and implement a range of workshops and activities to enable understanding and confidence for managers and staff in speaking up and supporting those who do
About us
We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.
We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.
Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.
We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.
Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increase the numbers of people who use out services.
Details
Date posted
02 December 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£38,682 to £46,580 a year Per Annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
201-25-897
Job locations
Carew House
Bodmin
PL31 2QN
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Job descriptionJob responsibilities
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.
Person Specification
Skills and Aptitude
Essential
- Empathetic, skilful in imparting advice and guidance to staff who wish to speak up
Education / Qualifications and Relevant Experience
Essential
- Educated to Degree level or has equivalent experience in a relevant subject area e.g., health, management, leadership, HR
- Post graduate training and/or equivalent significant experience relevant to this post e.g., mediation or coaching
- Experience and understanding of the effective use of mediation and managing of highly confidential matters
- Substantial experience of working in a professional capacity
Desirable
- Previous NHS experience
Skills and Aptitude
Essential
- Empathetic, skilful in imparting advice and guidance to staff who wish to speak up
Education / Qualifications and Relevant Experience
Essential
- Educated to Degree level or has equivalent experience in a relevant subject area e.g., health, management, leadership, HR
- Post graduate training and/or equivalent significant experience relevant to this post e.g., mediation or coaching
- Experience and understanding of the effective use of mediation and managing of highly confidential matters
- Substantial experience of working in a professional capacity
Desirable
- Previous NHS experience
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Carew House
Bodmin
PL31 2QN
Employer's website
https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Carew House
Bodmin
PL31 2QN
Employer's website
Salary range
- £38,682 - £46,580 per year