Main duties of the job This role will contribute to safe working environments for service users and employees of the organisation. You will support the Chief Executive and Trusts Board with the development of an open culture where speaking up becomes normal practice to address concerns about patient safety, the safety of colleagues or malpractice. In addition, you will encourage and make clear to all colleagues the benefits for themselves, patients and the public from the improvements made in response to the issues identified. You will work across the Trust with all staff groups, identifying and removing barriers to speaking up, listening up and following up; ensuring all colleagues have the capability, knowledge and skills they need to speak up themselves, and are able to support others in speaking up, listening up and following up. Reporting to the Principal FTSU Guardian you will ensure action is taken to ensure individuals and groups facing barriers to speaking up have the support they need. Maintaining the database of concerns raised will also be required and the sourcing of feedback to improve the service. You will contribute to FTSU reports and presentation to the Trust Board of Directors twice a year and a range of other meetings across the trust. Therefore report writing, presentation formulation and building positive relationships will also be required. Although working within a team of FTSU Guardians, each Guardian will ensure clear lines of accountability and escalate their authority outside of the organisation, seeking support and guidance from the National Guardians Office where / when 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 can access support from regional networks and the National Guardians Office to understand and import good practice into the Trust.