Job Overview The Deputy Freedom to Speak Up (FTSU) Guardian will work alongside the FTSU Guardian to support the organisation in becoming a more open and transparent place to work, where all staff are actively encouraged and enabled to speak up safely. The Deputy Freedom To Speak Up Guardian Will Help Protect patient safety and the quality of care Improve the experience of workers Promote learning and improvement By Ensuring That Workers are supported in speaking up Barriers to speaking up are addressed A positive culture of speaking up is fostered Issues raised are used as opportunities for learning and improvement Main duties of the job Support all workers to speak up Support all colleagues to raise their concerns. Ensure freedom to speak up messages reach groups that may face barriers to speaking up. Seek feedback from colleagues who have raised concerns once issues have been adequately addressed to ensure processes are improved. Regularly attend staff inclusion networks to ensure that the voices of all our colleagues are heard and any barriers to speaking up are addressed. Promotion of freedom to speak up Promote freedom to speak up across the whole organisation, including delivering information sessions to a diverse range of colleagues and networks as required. Support the People Experience Champions to share messages and promote FTSU. Continue to implement the freedom to speak up policy in the organisation, ensuring it is effective and suggesting improvements where required. Case Management Support the FTSU guardian to effectively manage cases. Be a case holder for concerns raised through the FTSU service, escalating any immediate issues and ensuring appropriate action is taken. Support People Experience Champions Reporting Maintain and develop the freedom to speak up reporting system. Provide reports containing highly sensitive information internally and externally as required, ensuring confidentiality is maintained. Working for our organisation 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. Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities The Deputy Freedom to Speak Up (FTSU) Guardian will work alongside the FTSU Guardian to support the organisation in becoming a more open and transparent place to work, where all staff are actively encouraged and enabled to speak up safely. See Job Description And Person Specification Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria Educated to degree level or able to demonstrate equivalent experience Experience of working with and bringing about positive change for disadvantaged, diverse and vulnerable people Experience in problem solving and facilitating change Experience of involving staff in service development and feedback Experience of dealing with sensitive and confidential information Desirable criteria Evidence of continued professional development Experience of using electronic information and databases Understanding of relevant national policies and legislation: Public Interest Disclosure Act, Data Protection Act and the Equality Act Experience of using a project management approach Knowledge Essential Criteria Knowledge of how to effectively lead and motivate people particularly in relation to change and improving people experience. Knowledge of the speaking up agenda and local systems Knowledge of and the ability to effectively apply national guidance, regulation and legislation in relation to FTSU processes.