Simbi Sibanda

Lead Freedom to Speak-up Guardian @NottsHealthcare. Registered mental health nurse. Qualified teacher. Enjoys walking and great outdoors. Opinions my own.

[Simbi Sibanda @simbiS1]

My highlight of the week co-presenting #FTSU training with one of our dedicated FTSU champions @sarachamberlain to colleagues on the Admin Development Program (ADP). An interactive 2hr session, great feedback, lots of takeaway. @NottsHealthcare
@JenniFellows
@JanSensier

[Nottinghamshire Healthcare @NottsHealthcare]

Diane Hull, Chief Nurse now shares her story of why she became a nurse . "One day talking to friend, said going to an open day at a hospital for auxiliary nurses and she said come along, and I got the job. That is where it all began" #NottsHCnursing

[Simbi Sibanda @simbiS1]

A very great achievement for my team, thanks to everyone who believe in the work we do @NottsHealthcare creating a culture of safety, inclusive speaking up approaches, enabling improved quality of care to our patients & service users. Proud to lead a successful team!

[Nottinghamshire Healthcare @NottsHealthcare]

Our Team of the Year - Non Clinical goes to the Freedom to Speak Up (FTSU) Champions Team. They have shown exceptional dedication to creating a culture of openness, trust, and psychological safety across the Trust. #NottsOSCARS

[Simbi Sibanda @simbiS1]

@NottsHealthcare developing leaders who can set the tone, and improve quality of care. It was a great pleasure to be invited to ‘Turn up the Volume’ a bespoke Leadership programme for our ward managers @Rampton #LeadershipDevelopment
@Ifti_Majid
@JanSensier
@JenGuiver

[Simbi Sibanda @simbiS1]

My team got nominated for an Oscar award @NottsHealthcare, l couldn’t be more proud this year. My deputy and l are both passionate about empowering all colleagues to have a voice that counts, glad this is being recognised.
#speakupforsafety
@NatGuardianFTSU
@natasha_bowen20

[Simbi Sibanda @simbiS1]

Pleased to have attended the National Guardians Office Freedom to Speak Up Conference 2025 - Changing Organisational Culture. Insightful, intellectually stimulating. Great panel discussions - why good teams matter in healthcare, lots of takeaways @JenniFellows
@NottsHealthcare

[Simbi Sibanda @simbiS1]

Unsung hero - wow! Thrilled to receive an Oscar nomination for the work l do @NottsHealthcare supporting staff at all levels to have a voice that counts.
#SpeakUpforsafety
#Speakupforwellbeing
#SpeakUpforeveryone
@NatGuardianFTSU
@Paul_BIMLtd
@JenGuiver
@JanSensier

[Simbi Sibanda @simbiS1]

Our ICS Speak Up month sessions ended on a high note yesterday, with our board members reflections on what listening up means to them. My take home, ‘listening is about not being defensive.’
@NottsHealthcare
@Paul_BIMLtd @NatGuardianFTSU
@Ifti_Majid
@natasha_bowen20

[Simbi Sibanda @simbiS1]

My highlight of the week gone - @NottsHealthcare a great pleasure to deliver board development session supported by one of our FTSU Champions, thanks Sara! Great reflections from the board on ‘Following up’
@NatGuardianFTSU
@Paul_BIMLtd
@Ifti_Majid
@natasha_bowen20

[Simbi Sibanda @simbiS1]

Launched our first of a series of Speak Up month sessions across Nottinghshire ICS: Safety in Speaking -Building Trust and Creating a Culture of Openness. #psychologicalSafety . Our OD presenters, Claire & Georgina amazing! @NottsHealthcare
@NatGuardianFTSU
@natasha_bowen20

[Simbi Sibanda @simbiS1]

#ListenUp @NottsHealthcare @NatGuardianFTSU

[Nottinghamshire Healthcare @NottsHealthcare]

For #FTSU Month, Diane Hull, Executive Director Nursing, AHPs & Quality shares why it’s important to speak up & raise concerns but also about the power of listening, making the culture of our Trust positive & open where everyone can feel included & make a difference. #ListenUp

[Simbi Sibanda @simbiS1]

It makes a difference when senior leaders champion #SpeakUp #ListenUp. Looking fab in your #WearGreen! 💚

[Nottinghamshire Healthcare @NottsHealthcare]

We are celebrating Freedom to Speak Up month. Today some of our Executive team showed their support on Wear Green Wednesday. #ListenUp @NatGuardianFTSU @simibiS1 @natasha_bowen20

[Simbi Sibanda @simbiS1]

@LindaChibuzor @SaraTurle @NorthwayRuth @KathEvans2 @MawdsleyMark @warnetony @jomwlever @researchPhil @MarcelleTauber @Marie_Batey @DebDjh Well done Linda! 🥳

[Simbi Sibanda @simbiS1]

@WathwoodNottsHC @CR_UK Well done team @WathwoodNottsHC that’s amazing! 👏

[Simbi Sibanda @simbiS1]

@NottsHealthcare Yesterday evening attended the Skellern Lecture & Lifetime Achievement Award 2024, a fantastic event! Ignited my love for research & nursing. My take home, ‘Research saves lives, when it’s genuinely inclusive. #proudtobementalhealthnurse
@elcocksue1
@TashaGC

[Simbi Sibanda @simbiS1]

Yesterday was a fantastic day, lots of learning, thought-provoking presentations . A privilege to attend ‘Hearing Staff voices’ an event by @AuditYorkshire. My take home ‘engagement is high when leaders prioritise people and listen.’
@NatGuardianFTSU
@NottsHealthcare

[Simbi Sibanda @simbiS1]

Having taken 3 months break from social media, pleased to be back with a highlight of my week. I presented our #FTSU annual report to @NottsHealthcare Exec board - great curiosity & dedication from senior leaders #speakupforsafety
@Paul_BIMLtd
@NatGuardianFTSU

[Simbi Sibanda @simbiS1]

@LindaChibuzor @KathEvans2 @NorthwayRuth @JackieSmith_nmc @MarcelleTauber @SaraTurle @jomwlever @researchPhil @Marie_Batey @TashaGC Congrats Linda! Continue to inspire us 👏

[NottsHcEstatesandFacilities @NottsHcEandF]

Congratulations to POSITIVE STARS WINNER Leigh Greening who is a Facilities Co-ordinator based at Arnold Lodge. Thank you for all your hard work Leigh!

[Simbi Sibanda @simbiS1]

@TowneClaire @NottsHealthcare @natasha_bowen20 It’s always a joy to work with leaders who listen with curiosity and act, you make our role easier Claire and together we can make a difference. Thank you!

[Simbi Sibanda @simbiS1]

A great move & very important that leaders role model an open and transparent speak up culture that promotes safety. #FreedomToSpeakUp is at the heart of overall cultural improvement. @NottsHealthcare @natasha_bowen20

[National Guardian's Office 💙 @NatGuardianFTSU]

We are delighted that @NHSEngland have included speaking up in their competency framework for leaders.

This highlights the role of leaders in creating safe speaking up cultures, & that they speak up and challenge appropriately.

https://t.co/NzuCsfG91U

#SpeakUpListenUpFollowUp