42 hospital staff at a West Midlands NHS trust faced misconduct hearings in three months
More than 40 misconduct hearings against Birmingham hospital staff were held in just several months, it has been revealed.
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Members of the NHS University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust were presented with a report highlighting its behavioural framework across its sites.
During Quarter Three – between October and December 2024 – a total of 42 formal investigations were commissioned.
The report said the majority of these were related to misconduct, including sexual misconduct, discriminatory or unprofessional comments, physical altercation, breach of professional boundaries and punctuality. It added there are currently 114 live cases overall.
It also said a further 34 cases were referred to the Trust’s Peoples Teams which were closed without formal action being required.
A sexual misconduct policy was launched in December last year with the aim of creating a safer working environment and making it easier for incidents to be reported.
The Trust has also set up a new website with resources for managers to work with their teams while ‘behaviours at work’ training is to begin in April.
The report said: “The launch of the sexual misconduct policy in December 2024 marked a significant milestone in UHB’s efforts to create a safe and inclusive workplace.
“The policy provides clear guidelines for reporting and addressing incidents of sexual misconduct, reinforcing the organisation’s zero-tolerance stance.
“An online reporting tool offers staff a secure and confidential platform to report incidents.
“This tool is designed to ensure that all cases are documented and addressed in a timely manner.
“Training and briefing sessions are currently in development to educatestaff and managers on the policy, their roles, and the importance of fostering a culture of respect and accountability.
“The organisation recognises that addressing sexual misconduct requires ongoing effort and engagement.
“As such, a comprehensive plan for ongoing training and awareness sessionshas been developed in partnership with staffside to reach all employees across the Trust.”
The report also said work will continue this year on its bullying and harassment awareness campaign which was launched in April 2024.
