Speak UP Service
We are a confidential service made up of NHS Lothian staff who have undertaken specific training to become Speak up Advocates for anyone who works (or has worked) in NHS Lothian that has a concern. This includes employees, bank workers, agency and locum staff, students, trainees, self employed staff working for and supervised by NHS Lothian, volunteers and anyone working within or supplying services to NHS Lothian premises. if your concern relates to whistleblowing, this service also covers primary care.
What For?
This is a signposting service for any concern you may have. All of the Speak Up Advocates and Ambassadors act as the board confidential contacts for the bullying and harassment policy.
In addition, if you think your concern might relate to whistleblowing the Speak Up Ambassadors can explore with you your options to raise a concern, and if this results in a concern being raised under the whistleblowing standards the ambassadors can provide support during the investigation process.
How?
Email the confidential mailbox
Speakup@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk
or contact an Advocate directly – via Speak Up pages on the Intranet
When?
If you have any concerns, especially about patient safety, working conditions or wrongdoing.
Staff Associations and Networks
Trade Unions, Staff Associations, Forums and Professional Bodies applicable to staff members.. Theses are run by a mix of NHSL staff who are representatives and full time officers . Staff networks – established and run by NHSL staff as a support network around specific issues, available to any NHS Lothian staff and students.
What For?
Trade Unions and Professional Associations
- Representation at individual and systems level
- Advice on professional matters
- Advocacy on specific issues
- Activism on specific issues
- Range of financial, welfare and wellbeing support for members .
Staff Networks have been established with the aim of providing peer support, social events, networking and a point of contact on equality and diversity issues.
When?
If you require specific advice, support or information and are a member or wish to become a member of a specific group.
Employee Relations
We are part of the Human Resources and Organisation Development team available to all managers and employees.
What For?
We provide information, advice and support across a range of employment matters e.g
- Complex employee relations case work
- Absence management
- Management of change consultation and implementation
- Employment law compliance
- Policy implementation and advice on terms and conditions of employment
- Partnership working with recognised trade unions and professional bodies
When?
If you require further information, advice or guidance on any specific employment relation issues for individuals and managers
