Claimant v London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found the claim of unfair dismissal to be well-founded. The respondent failed to demonstrate that the dismissal fell within the band of reasonable responses or followed a fair procedure. The dismissal was therefore unfair under the Employment Rights Act 1996.
The tribunal found the claim of wrongful dismissal to be well-founded. The respondent failed to establish that it had lawful grounds to dismiss the claimant without proper notice or payment in lieu. The claimant was therefore entitled to damages for breach of contract.
Facts
Mr White was dismissed by London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust. The case proceeded to a full merits hearing over six days by remote video. Both parties were represented by barristers. The tribunal heard evidence and submissions on the fairness of the dismissal and whether proper notice was given.
Decision
The tribunal found both claims well-founded. The dismissal was unfair as the respondent failed to demonstrate it acted within the band of reasonable responses or followed fair procedure. The wrongful dismissal claim also succeeded as the respondent failed to establish lawful grounds for dismissal without proper notice. Remedy is to be determined at a later hearing.
Practical note
NHS Trusts must ensure dismissal procedures meet the standards of fairness required by statute and common law, including following proper procedure and giving contractual notice.
Case details
- Case number
- 3304625/2024
- Decision date
- 1 December 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 6
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- healthcare
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- barrister
Claimant representation
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- barrister