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Nurse who called patient 'Mr' keeps NHS job
Summary
A nurse who referred to a transgender patient as 'Mr' faced a disciplinary hearing and the hospital trust said she will be welcomed back with no further action; she has a tribunal scheduled in Croydon on April 13.
Content
A nurse who referred to a transgender patient as 'Mr' during a shift in May 2024 was brought before a disciplinary panel after the incident. The patient responded with abusive behaviour, and the nurse reported feeling distressed. The hospital trust held a private disciplinary hearing and announced no further action would be taken. The nurse plans to pursue a tribunal claim that is set to open in April 2026.
Key facts:
- The May 2024 incident involved a nurse referring to a patient as 'Mr' while the patient was at St Helier Hospital; the patient reacted with verbal abuse.
- The nurse was previously given a final written warning and the case was referred to the Nursing and Midwifery Council, which has not taken further action to date.
- After a disciplinary panel held by the trust, the hospital said the nurse would be welcomed back to duty and no further action would be taken by the trust.
- The nurse has announced she will bring a legal claim alleging interference with her rights; a tribunal in Croydon is scheduled to begin on April 13, 2026.
Summary:
The hospital trust has decided not to take further action and said the nurse will return to work. The Nursing and Midwifery Council has been informed but has not acted. A tribunal alleging interference with the nurse's rights is scheduled for April 13, 2026.
