Speak Up Officer / Confidential Contact

Inverness Based But Travel Is Required Throughout NHS HighlandHybrid working availableAn exciting opportunity has arisen at NHS Highland to join our new Speak Up service, launching in November, as a Confidential Contact Officer. This role will provide a confidential service to the workforce in terms of providing advice and support to employees to speak up and raise concerns. It will also provide advice and support around the National Whistleblowing Standards and process.

We are looking for a compassionate individual with excellent communication skills and the ability to work with colleagues at all levels across all areas within the organisation in supporting, providing advice, raising awareness and reportingYou will hold a CIPD Associate membership, or have equivalent qualifications / experience, and be passionate about supporting others. Having previous experience in an HR related role or similar would be beneficial. Evidence of problem solving techniques, facilitation or mediation skills and the ability to manage conflict resolution is required however training will be provided. Informal enquiries Dominic Watson, Head of Corporate Governance; email:

or Gaye Boyd, Deputy Director of People; email: Interviews Will Be Two PhasedThe first round will take place, week commencing 1 September 2025. The final round will take place shortly after for those successfully shortlisted. This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a or a NHS Highland is unable to provide candidates with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best.

To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society. Additional Information For CandidatesYou 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 purposesPosts close at midnight on the indicated dateFor help to complete an application on Job Train please follow this link: To view our accessibility statement, please follow this link:

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