At GOSH, we recognise the importance of creating an environment where staff are encouraged to speak up about anything that may impact patient care or treatment, and issues that impact their working life. We understand the importance of concerns being heard, dealt with fairly, and without fear of reprisal.
Applications are invited for the Deputy Freedom to Speak Up Guardian (FTSUG) to work across Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children (GOSH) alongside the Lead FTSUG. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a wide range of stakeholders to support staff to speak up, and to help contribute to the culture of the organisation.
We are looking for a compassionate and empathetic individual with exemplary communication skills who can work independently and with impartiality, maintain the confidence of those speaking up and establish excellent working relationships with staff at all levels of the organisation.
With support from the (lead) FTSUG, the postholder will help ensure:
GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.
We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.
We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.
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.
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