NHS Bullying
Talks aim to halt hospital strike over bullying row
Talks aimed at averting fresh strikes by hospital cleaners, caterers and other staff in a row over claims of bullying and harassment, will be held today.
'Amicable resolution' to United Lincs whistleblower saga
A trust has reached an “amicable resolution” with a former chief executive who was sacked after whistleblowing to NHS chief executive Sir David Nicholson about pressure to meet government targets.
Trusts should question whether bullying 'bothers' staff, researchers say
Trusts spending resources on tackling bullying and abuse should consider the extent to which these problems actually “bother” their staff, according to a study.
NHS staff feel excluded amid growing job security fears
The majority of NHS staff feel senior managers exclude them in decision making, according to the 2010 NHS staff survey.
Staff bullying claim denied by FT
A foundation trust has taken the “unusual” step of writing to staff about its whistleblowing policy after an MP published allegations of bullying made by trust staff.
SHA did not have 'hidden agenda'
South West Strategic Health Authority has been cleared of having any improper influence over the dismissal of a hospital chief executive.
Mid Staffs inquiry told of 'culture of fear'
The public inquiry into disastrous failings in care at Stafford Hospital has been urged to examine a culture of fear, secrecy and bullying within the NHS.
Government outlines greater protection for NHS whistleblowers
Health service employers will have to pledge to support whistleblowers, under proposed amendments to the NHS constitution in the wake to the Mid Staffs scandal.
GOSH chief exec has 'support' of board following resignation calls
Managers at Great Ormond Street have hit back against calls for their chief executive to resign.
Dave Prentis warns that NHS cuts will equal conflict
Managers should prepare themselves for a period of industrial unrest if planned spending cuts go ahead, Unison general secretary Dave Prentis has told HSJ.
BMA calls for more protection against doctor victimisation
Doctors fear their careers may be jeopardised if they raise concerns about patient care, medical chiefs have said.
Sacked consultant wins bullying appeal
A leading consultant at top-security Broadmoor Hospital - sacked after complaints of bullying from colleagues, including a former lover - has won his case of unfair dismissal.
Mid Staffs staff experienced 'culture of fear', Francis says
The head of the independent inquiry into the failures at Mid Staffordshire Foundation Trust has criticised its “culture of denial”.
Lincolnshire trust chief exec sacked for swearing
The chief executive of an acute trust has been sacked for swearing in meetings, seven months after he went on sick leave with stress.
'Bullied' NHS whistleblower wins claim
An employment tribunal has ruled in favour of a south London cancer specialist who claimed he had been bullied and harassed after expressing concern over NHS cost-cutting measures.
United Lincolnshire in turmoil as disciplinary action starts
United Lincolnshire Hospitals Trust is in further turmoil after questions over the treatment of the incumbent chief executive and the resignation of a suspended non-executive director.
Bullied hospital manager awarded £150,000 compensation
A bullied NHS manager who suffered a nervous breakdown is to receive £150,000 in compensation.
NHS South East improves on race equality
A race equality review by NHS South East Coast has found the plight of black and minority ethnic staff is improving but there is still much work to be done.
London hospital managers cleared of bullying
A report into the handling of concerns by doctors involved in the Baby P case will clear hospital managers of bullying and harassment, HSJ understands.
Can the NHS do more to catch local ‘failures’?
Neil Goodwin’s report clearing NHS East Midlands of bullying highlights issues of management and regulation. Failure may be about more than poor local leadership, says Nigel Edwards
Bullying Forum
More on bullying
Developing a mediation scheme to manage workplace conflicts
How do you handle time consuming, destructive and costly disputes? An in-house mediation team could be the answer
NHS training must start with values
The news that the number of places on the National Management Training Scheme is to be reduced is not surprising given the reduction in management jobs expected in the next few years.
How to eliminate bullying from the NHS
The pressure to drive performance can too easily turn a well intentioned manager into a bully, warns Jenny Rogers. NHS organisations must get rid of the blame culture
Turn around destructive behaviour at work
With cost cutting and competition for resources, it is easy for negative attitudes to prevail and productivity to suffer. That downward workplace spiral can be reversed by following four simple steps, say Phil Bardzil and Shelly Rubinstein
Ken Jarrold on motivating NHS managers
The latest annual health check ratings raise some important and difficult questions. It is time to think again about performance management.
