NHS Grampian
LW252579 - Whistleblowing and Speak-up Manager
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Whistleblowing and Speak-up Manager
NHS Grampian is seeking a highly efficient and compassionate Whistleblowing Manager to join our Corporate Communications team. This is a unique opportunity to play a vital role to lead and oversee the handling of staff concerns, promoting a culture of openness and ensuring colleagues feel empowered to raise concerns safely and confidentially.
About The Role
As NHS Grampian’s Whistleblowing and Speak-up Manager you will oversee a confidential, impartial and supportive service for staff across NHS Grampian who wish to raise concerns or seek advice. You will ensure compliance with National Whistleblowing Standards, ensuring guidance, support and effective mechanisms are in place across the organisation to respond effectively to concerns.
You will oversee and advise on a diverse and often complex concern caseload, working autonomously and supporting the Whistleblowing Coordinator, Executive Leads, senior managers, and colleagues across the organisation. You will lead on and oversee promotion of the Speak-up Ambassadors, analysing data to identify themes, to ensure organisational learning and improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure support, training and succession planning for the Speak-up Ambassadors.
- Offer clear, accurate advice in line with the National Whistleblowing Standards.
- Oversee, support and advise the Whistleblowing Coordinator with all aspects of their role.
- Support initiation and closure of Stage 2 investigations.
- Ensure accuracy of case records and confidential case management system.
- Present quarterly and annual whistleblowing reports for governance committees and the Board.
- Deliver awareness raising sessions on Speaking-up and the Whistleblowing standards.
- Ensuring confidentiality is maintained while sharing themes that support organisational improvement.
Essential Knowledge, Skills And Experience
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to handle sensitive and complex issues.
- Strong written communication and analytical skills, including report writing and presenting information to varied audiences.
- Be able to oversee a complex caseload and prioritise under pressure.
- Commitment to confidentiality, psychological safety and continuous professional development.
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What We Are Looking For
We are seeking individuals who are:
- Empathetic, objective and resilient.
- Able to build trust quickly and maintain professional boundaries.
- Confident in challenging situations and able to navigate conflict constructively.
- Skilled at analysing information and identifying themes or risks.
- Passionate about supporting colleagues and improving organisational culture.
About NHS Grampian
NHS Grampian employs approximately 17,000 staff and provides health services to almost 600,000 people. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference across a complex and varied health system.
For more information please contact Louise Ballantyne; email: louise.ballantyne@nhs.scot
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES
- Please ensure the address on your application form reflects your current place of residence for your present workplace and can be verified through your identification documents.
- You should apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain.
- DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for short listing purposes.
- Posts close at midnight on the indicated date.
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- Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments.
- Some of our vacancies are for internal candidates only. If you are a member of staff, please ensure you update your Jobtrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Scotland.
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As a disability confident employer we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible to all. If you need us to make any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting our recruitment team at the earliest opportunity. Email us at gram.recruitment@nhs.scot.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend the interview in person. Alternative arrangements or adjustments will be considered in the event there are circumstances that may prevent candidates attending in person to ensure it is inclusive and accessible to all.
You should apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain.
DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for short listing purposes.
Posts close at midnight on the indicated date unless the advert states otherwise. Post may close early due to volume of applications.
For help to complete an application on Job Train please follow this link: Job Train Help
To View Our Accessibility Statement, Please Follow This Link: Accessibility Statement
Please note that our correspondence method is by e-mail, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately.
Please ensure that the address you provide on your application form is your current place of residence for your present workplace, and that your identification confirms this address.
Please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders) and also your Jobtrain account for updates.
Please contact Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub - for advice and support with any system issues.
We recommend using the Internet Browser "Google Chrome" or "Microsoft Edge" when using Jobtrain.
Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments.
Some of our vacancies are for internal candidates only. If you are a member of staff, please ensure you update your Jobtrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Grampian.
Please note - If this post operates within Aberdeen City Low Emission Zone, you will be responsible for all costs associated with entering.**
NHS Grampian forms one of the fourteen regional health boards of NHS Scotland and is responsible for providing health and social care services to a population of over 500,000 people living in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray.
As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values.
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