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10 cases tagged Patient Safety.
Nurse who raised patient safety concerns wins constructive dismissal claim
A Band 5 Staff Nurse was constructively dismissed after making protected disclosures about patient safety and an alleged assault. The tribunal found the Health Board subjected her to detriments including suspension and a flawed disciplinary process.
Lead Referral Coordinator loses whistleblowing constructive dismissal claim against NHS trust
A tribunal dismissed all claims by a Lead Referral Coordinator who resigned and alleged constructive dismissal and detriment for raising patient safety concerns at Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
Whistleblower dispenser denied interim relief after patient safety concerns
A part-time dispenser who raised patient safety concerns about medication mix-ups and sabotage was summarily dismissed. The tribunal refused interim relief, finding she did not have a 'pretty good chance' of proving her dismissal was due to whistleblowing.
Specialty doctor dismissed for capability after years of performance issues: NHS trust's decision upheld
An employment tribunal has upheld the dismissal of a specialty doctor with 12 years' service for capability, finding the NHS trust's process was fair and that his disability was not the cause of his performance problems.
Dismissed for poor performance: failure to hold appeal made it unfair
A trainee biomedical scientist with 12 years' service was unfairly dismissed after the NHS Trust failed to fix an appeal hearing, despite knowing she was seriously ill. The tribunal awarded £17,771.29.
Registered nurse dismissed for refusing to return to work: conduct dismissal upheld
A tribunal has upheld the dismissal of a Band 5 registered nurse who refused to return to work after being removed from clinical duties over patient safety concerns. All claims, including unfair dismissal and disability discrimination, were dismissed.
Band 5 nurse with 30 years' experience dismissed for failing basic ICU skills
A tribunal has upheld the dismissal of a nurse who failed to demonstrate basic nursing skills during a supernumerary training period, despite 30 years of experience. The trust's decision was found to be within the range of reasonable responses.
Cardio-thoracic surgeon dismissed for falsifying patient records: dismissal fair
A cardio-thoracic surgeon with 20 years' service was fairly dismissed after admitting he completed 98 site verification forms before patients were admitted, inappropriately cancelled surgery, and failed to document care. The tribunal upheld the NHS Trust's decision.
Final written warning and restricted redeployment led to unfair dismissal
A plaster technician with 11 years' service was unfairly dismissed after a disciplinary panel imposed a final written warning and redeployment, but an appeal panel restricted redeployment to non-clinical roles without consulting him. Tribunal awarded £22,335.09.
GP who raised patient safety concerns wins constructive dismissal case
A salaried GP who resigned after her patient safety concerns were ignored and her shifts cancelled has won her constructive unfair dismissal claim. The tribunal awarded £3,150 in basic award.