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Freedom to Speak Up Guardian • Kettering
Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
Thank you for your interest in the position of Freedom to Speak Up Guardian
in Kettering
with Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust.
Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
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1. Can you tell us about your understanding of the Freedom to Speak Up initiative and its importance in the NHS? Can you tell us about your understanding of the Freedom to Speak Up initiative and its importance in the NHS?
2. What motivates you to apply for the role of Freedom to Speak Up Guardian? What motivates you to apply for the role of Freedom to Speak Up Guardian?
3. How do you define a compassionate and open culture? How do you see your role in fostering this environment? How do you define a compassionate and open culture? How do you see your role in fostering this environment?
4. What experience do you have in providing confidential support to individuals in a work environment? Can you provide an example? What experience do you have in providing confidential support to individuals in a work environment? Can you provide an example?
5. Describe a time when you had to manage a sensitive issue regarding staff concerns. How did you handle it? Describe a time when you had to manage a sensitive issue regarding staff concerns. How did you handle it?
6. How would you approach developing a communication plan to encourage speaking up within the organisation? How would you approach developing a communication plan to encourage speaking up within the organisation?
7. What strategies would you propose to enhance the visibility of the Freedom to Speak Up Guardian and champions within the trust? What strategies would you propose to enhance the visibility of the Freedom to Speak Up Guardian and champions within the trust?
8. How would you measure the effectiveness of initiatives aimed at promoting a speaking-up culture? How would you measure the effectiveness of initiatives aimed at promoting a speaking-up culture?
9. Can you share any ideas you might have for events or campaigns during Freedom to Speak Up month? Can you share any ideas you might have for events or campaigns during Freedom to Speak Up month?
10. What approach would you take to build strong relationships with the Board and Senior Leadership Team? What approach would you take to build strong relationships with the Board and Senior Leadership Team?
11. How do you plan to engage staff across all levels of the organisation to ensure they feel safe and supported in raising concerns? How do you plan to engage staff across all levels of the organisation to ensure they feel safe and supported in raising concerns?
12. Tell us about a time when you collaborated with a team to address a challenging issue. What was your contribution, and what was the outcome? Tell us about a time when you collaborated with a team to address a challenging issue. What was your contribution, and what was the outcome?
13. What do you see as the main barriers staff face when considering speaking up, and how would you address these? What do you see as the main barriers staff face when considering speaking up, and how would you address these?
14. How do you handle situations where your values may conflict with organisational norms or practices? How do you handle situations where your values may conflict with organisational norms or practices?
15. What measures would you take if you identified a potential safety or quality issue arising from staff concerns? What measures would you take if you identified a potential safety or quality issue arising from staff concerns?
16. Can you discuss your experience or understanding of national networks related to Freedom to Speak Up? Can you discuss your experience or understanding of national networks related to Freedom to Speak Up?
17. How would you go about sharing best practices with other Trusts or regions? How would you go about sharing best practices with other Trusts or regions?
18. What role do you believe the National Guardian Office plays in supporting the work of local Freedom to Speak Up Guardians? What role do you believe the National Guardian Office plays in supporting the work of local Freedom to Speak Up Guardians?
19. How do you practise self-care and resilience in such a challenging role? How do you practise self-care and resilience in such a challenging role?
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{"interviewQueryText":"What are some good interview questions in British English for the job description below?\n\n-------------------------------------------\n\nFreedom to Speak Up Guardian with Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust in Kettering\n\n The FTSU Guardian is a pivotal role in fostering a compassionate, open, and transparent culture at Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. Acting independently, the FTSU Guardian works alongside leadership teams to promote a supportive, listening environment, aligned with the Trust's leadership behaviours and compassion commitment. We are seeking a creative, resilient and inspired individual to play a pivotal role in ensuring we have a culture where speaking up is routine and welcomed. As our Freedom to Speak Up Guardian, supported by a network of FTSU Champions you will have four key functions: to provide: An impartial and confidential supportive service to colleagues and where appropriate advice and guidance is given to foster resolution and continuous improvement. Developing strategies and communications plans to promote speaking up. Presenting, engaging and promoting the guardian service and speaking up more generally, as part of the Trusts focus on Staff Experience. Reporting to committees, Trust Board and the National Guardian Office. Promote a Speaking-Up Culture: Lead initiatives to enhance the visibility of the FTSU Guardian and champions, ensuring all staff, especially those facing barriers, have access to support and are empowered to speak up safely. Support Staff Compassionately: Protect confidentiality, signpost, provide feedback, and offer direct support to individuals or groups who face challenges in raising concerns or managing issues that arise from speaking up. Collaborate with Leadership: Build strong, trusting relationships with the Board, Chief Executive, and Senior Leadership Team. Advise on themes and support the Board in responding to staff concerns, while championing the Trust's commitment to compassion, inclusivity and safety. Ensure Safety and Quality: Take prompt action when concerns impact safety or quality, and contribute to the development of a just culture, ensuring a supportive and inclusive environment for all staff. Contribute to National Networks: Engage in National Guardian Office activities, participate in regional FTSU networks, develop a communication plan for FTSU month, and share best practices to enhance the Guardian's role within the wider NHS. This role provides the opportunity to contribute to patient and staff safety, build professional networks, and drive meaningful cultural change across the organisation. About us For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document. "}