Wrongly accused nurse 'mourning loss of career'
Summary
Jessica Thorpe, a nurse from Newcastle, was wrongly accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a mental health patient, which led to her suspension from work. After being suspended for two years and resigning, she sued her employer, Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust, for unfair dismissal and won £23,500 in compensation.Key Facts
- Jessica Thorpe was accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a patient while working as a nurse.
- She was suspended from her nursing position at the NHS trust in 2020.
- An employment tribunal ruled that she was unfairly dismissed, awarding her £23,500.
- Thorpe reported the patient's claim to a superior before the allegations were made against her.
- She was suspended for two years during which she started a popular social media presence.
- After the accusation, Thorpe decided to resign due to the impact on her reputation.
- The NHS trust promised support for her return but was unsuccessful in retaining her.
- Thorpe sought legal action to clear her name, leading to the tribunal's ruling in her favor.
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